Lezra promotes Caenarfon to Priest and discusses honor and events

A loud horn blows and the drawbridge lowers. Rumors spread through Gareth that

Lezra Lazul approaches.

A loud horn blows and the drawbridge lowers. Rumors spread through Gareth that

Lezra Lazul approaches.

Temple of Nadrik

The feeling of holiness is strong within this room. It seems to radiate

from each wall, object, person and even the air itself seems charged with

it. The alabaster floor of marble stretches out in front of you and makes

no sound as you walk upon it. A stone fountain separates two columns of

pews that face an altar in front of the western wall. A large tapestry is

hanging delicately on the western wall, just below it is a golden plate and

a brass plaque. Tucked into a corner beside the altar is an arched door of

solid oak.

[Exits: north east south ]

An alabaster knight kneels before a white marble statue of Nadrik.

A fountain bubbles quietly in the center of the room.

Hardwood pews fill the room.

An altar of red oak stands in front of the western wall.

Lezra yells 'Lo Gareth.'

Hall of Knights

[Exits: north east south west ]

A statue of Lord Tesalon Gareth, Founder of the Knighthood stands here.

A marble monument to Gwynn Straun stands here.

The memorial statue of Sir Darion Doreath stands here.

(Golden Aura) (White Aura) Lezra Lazul Avatar of Nadrik is here.

You salute.

You say 'Hail Avatar.'

Lezra says (to You) 'I come from lands afar, what news have you Deacon?'

You say 'I was pleased to hear of your visitaion in support of Gareth over

Wargar.'

Rumors abound throughout the lands a holy man has arrived at Gareth keep.

Lezra says 'The message always seems to be misconstrude. That was not quite

what was passed along.'

You say 'Well, that we cannot stand for a vampire.'

Lezra nods.

Nitsare gossips 'There are rumors spreading that some sort of holy man is

arriving at Gareth?'

Lezra now follows you.

You say 'And cannot expect it to relinquish its hold on its host.'

The Armory

[Exits: north east south west up ]

Racks and compartments for equipment storage.

Lezra says (to Lezra) 'May we continue to the temple ?'

Temple of Nadrik

The feeling of holiness is strong within this room. It seems to radiate

from each wall, object, person and even the air itself seems charged with

it. The alabaster floor of marble stretches out in front of you and makes

no sound as you walk upon it. A stone fountain separates two columns of

pews that face an altar in front of the western wall. A large tapestry is

hanging delicately on the western wall, just below it is a golden plate and

a brass plaque. Tucked into a corner beside the altar is an arched door of

solid oak.

[Exits: north east south ]

An alabaster knight kneels before a white marble statue of Nadrik.

A fountain bubbles quietly in the center of the room.

Hardwood pews fill the room.

An altar of red oak stands in front of the western wall.

(Golden Aura) (White Aura) Lezra Lazul Avatar of Nadrik is here.

Lezra smiles.

You say 'I have spoken to Thaxl and his faith is strong.'

You say 'And recently I have been defending our way from the slander alluded to

in my prayers.'

Lezra says 'That much is true. Evil in any form must not be tolerated. The

Lord is concerned that this creature may grow more powerful and infect other

dwarven kin.'

You say 'I am now High Clerist st Gareth for my service and ability.'

Lezra says (to You) 'I have heard words from elves and the magi of Conclave,

through the clan gossip, that berate Nadrik's priest Thaxl. These claims are

mostly that his priest is hypocritical.'

You say 'I have been accused of such as well Avatar. There is little point in

taking it public, but I am reaffirming our position within the Keep.'

Lezra says 'But I was witness to the Deacon actually attacking the vampire

dwarf.'

You say 'I shall pass that on.'

You ponder.

Lezra says 'Only through the repeated orders of his superiors did he halt. He

may be removed from his home because of his faith to Nadrik. To honor.'

You say 'After all, it is no dwarf.'

You think about it.

You say 'Such is our chosen path Avatar, to do what is right, over what is

convenient.'

You say 'He has the moral dilemma though, Mountain or faith?'

You say 'It seems he errs to the side of faith.'

Lezra says (to You) 'The holy grounds with the mountain will be transfered to

Cliath. It is unfitting that dwarfs of the red aura should find shelter in

Nadrik's holy places.'

You nod.

You say 'Far more appropriate Avatar.'

Lezra says 'This is NOT to make it seems as if Nadrik disfavors the dwarven

people. Only those of the evil path.'

You say 'It is not the bastion to good that is was in early days.'

You say 'Of course, this is not of race, but of action.'

Lezra says 'There are yet many dwarfs in the mountain, and in the city of

Thaxanos that are good, respectable dwarves.'

You say 'I wonder what Cliath's position is upon vampirism.'

Lezra says (to You) 'But that aside, congradulations upon attaining the rank of

High Clerist.'

You smile.

You say 'I have long aspired to it Avatar.'

Lezra says 'Your many reports and efforts to promote the faith have not gone

unnoticed either.'

You say 'I will work hard to ensure the spiritual and moral position of

Knighthood.'

You thank Lezra.

Lezra says (to You) 'Have you found your work load increased with the departure

of the Cardinal to Althainia?'

You nod.

You say 'Though my mentor is as minded that we balance one another.'

You say 'But Gareth continues to be not as populous as it has been in the past.'

Lezra says (to You) 'Are there any concerns you have, or have heard from others,

that you wish to discuss? Things you have not been able to come to certainty

on?'

You say 'It may to well to speak to Martell Avatar.'

You say 'She has expressed frustration from lack of direction from Austinian.'

You say 'But I know you view the members of this Keep as your own.'

You say 'I have spoken to Kaikias about New Thalos.'

Lezra says 'Unfortunately I have never stood before Austinian, however I can

provide her assurances that his son is witness to her efforts, and that he

shares these things with his father.'

You say 'We continue to be concerned about their position.'

Lezra ponders.

You say 'I shall pass that on Avatar, and thank you for that relationship.'

Lezra says 'The city of New Thalos has adpoted to rule a follower of Devion.'

You say 'She asks what she has next to do in particular.'

You agree with Lezra.

You say 'New Thalos has long been our friend.'

Lezra says 'The actions of their rulers, even before this new king wed their

queen, was questionable if not directly in conflict with our own goals.'

You say 'But this is a turn for the worse. They appear quite active and the

Silver considers them to be conspiring.'

Lezra says 'The city of New Thalos harbors much evil.'

You agree with Lezra.

You say 'I do not recommend to go there and preach the aspects of Good and

Honor'

You say 'But at the same time I consider what might be done.'

Lezra says 'If there are any followers of Nadrik within New Thalos direct them

to depart from it.'

You say 'It shall be done Avatar.'

You say 'I shall make enquiries.'

Lezra says 'A follower of Nadrik should not vow an oath to a city that harbors

evil, nor one with one ruler whom is a follower of he who killed Kadiya.'

You say 'I shall pass that upon, but will need to be careful diplomatically.'

You think about it.

You say 'We must be careful in any actions which might turn them further from us

faster.'

Lezra says 'Yes, it must be done in a formal, respectful mannor. No notes

calling figures of their goverment worthless...for remember if we give into our

emotions and act and speak in insult, then in part we have failed.'

You say 'They will inevitably fall back on the line, as Wargar did - that we are

telling them what they can and cannot do.'

You say 'I agree absolutely Avatar. Emotion is to be left at the door.'

Lezra says 'We should not be giving orders, and thus far I don't believe Gareth

has. We do as our Lord gives us orders to do so.'

You say 'Fastia will say that we have ordered her followers of Nadrik to

depart.'

Lezra says 'He has given us the directive of protectin the innocent, and

thwarting the spread of evil.'

You say 'Though as all within seem to be getting married to each other anyway,

it might be hard for those to leave.'

Lezra says 'You will say to Fastia as responsibly and respectfully as you can

thus : "Lo I have done only as my Lord has commanded of me."'

You say 'I shall do what I can in that regard Avatar.'

You say 'A veritable line to return to.'

You grin.

Lezra says 'Deacon, the faithful need to be reminded of their faith. Primary

what was mentioned earlier.'

Lezra says 'That in our dispatchment and confrotations with evil, we must not

degrade or insult our enemies.'

You say 'A return to their spiritual side Avatar?'

You nod.

Lezra says 'Too often I hear those of the faith making comments that are very

unbefitting.'

You ponder.

You say 'Anyone in particular Avatar?'

Lezra says 'Such as someone's words being worthless, or taking shots at others

honor.'

You frown.

You say 'That is regrettable.'

Lezra says (to You) 'For the most part the keep is devoid of such words.'

You say 'I am hoping that my words of reminder of purpose will alleviate this.'

Lezra nods sagely.

Lezra says 'I think this task will suit you very well.'

You say 'I will speak to everyone of that then.'

Caenarfon makes some notes on a piece of paper.

Lezra says (to You) 'Do not speak to the Cardinal of this. I will speak to the

Cardinal personally.'

You say 'Of course Avatar.'

Lezra says 'Nor should you call out anyone of higher rank. That would not be

proper.'

Lezra says 'But everyone else'

You nod.

You say 'Also, the Evil priests have sought to undermine our position.'

Lezra says 'Should you witness them speaking less than respectfully.'

Lezra says 'Pull them aside as you would, and remind them of their faith.'

You say 'But I have considered this and decided to speak to those only of the

Keep.'

You say 'I shall do so Avatar.'

Lezra says 'Has the path of evil sought to turn and twist your words?'

You nod.

Lezra frowns.

You say 'Though none have attempted to argue with me upon then.'

You say 'Only making vague threats and passing over the actual content.'

Lezra says 'They do resort to some of the most clever words and means to turn

the good works of our faith into questionable words.'

You say 'I believe if I was directly challenged, I would not fear confrontation

from our Truth.'

You say 'I might look for a way to draw them into making a mistake without

telling the entire world about it.'

You think about it.

Lezra says 'Yes, ultimately evil will be vanquished from this world. I do not

know when, or how, but the judgement will arrive.'

You say 'Too often our words get lost through irritation from the public, so I

would look to keep them pure.'

You say 'We have this to focus upon Avatar.'

Lezra nods sagely.

You say 'We have heard nothing more from Chaos, but remain alert.'

Lezra says 'Beware of those who seek to turn the innocent to forsake the gods.'

You agree.

You say 'There was one who voiced their discontent, I will seek him out.'

Lezra says 'Those whom are young, those whom are hurt, or those whom are easily

beguilled will have no afterlife. They will forever fall into obscurity.'

You frown.

You nod.

You say 'We must reach as many as we can.'

You say 'Determine their motivations, then apply our knowledge to them.'

You say 'But as Chaos has quietened for now, thus have they receeded.'

A brilliant symbol of honor glows a pale blue in the skies above Gareth Keep.

You smile.

Temple of Nadrik

The feeling of holiness is strong within this room. It seems to radiate

from each wall, object, person and even the air itself seems charged with

it. The alabaster floor of marble stretches out in front of you and makes

no sound as you walk upon it. A stone fountain separates two columns of

pews that face an altar in front of the western wall. A large tapestry is

hanging delicately on the western wall, just below it is a golden plate and

a brass plaque. Tucked into a corner beside the altar is an arched door of

solid oak.

[Exits: north east south ]

An alabaster knight kneels before a white marble statue of Nadrik.

A fountain bubbles quietly in the center of the room.

Hardwood pews fill the room.

An altar of red oak stands in front of the western wall.

(Golden Aura) (White Aura) Lezra Lazul Avatar of Nadrik is here.

You say 'Do you have any further tasks for me Avatar?'

You say 'I trust that my alignment of purpose is still that of Nadrik.'

Lezra says 'In these task, as well as the works you have accomplished,

henseforth you will walk the lands and spread the faith not as a deacon of

Honor. You are now a full fledged priest.'

You bow.

You thank Lezra.

Lezra says 'Perhaps in time, you will become a bishop.'

You say 'That is my desire Avatar.'

Lezra says 'But to attain such, will reqiure a great act.'

You say 'Name it and I shall strive to do so.'

Lezra says 'Something the world will hear of, something that could affect the

lives of many.'

You say 'This is something that has yet come to pass Avatar?'

Lezra says (to You) 'Firstly, you must spend many hours in the service as a

priest. This is what the gods require.'

You nod.

Lezra says 'I suspect maybe, in another three months, I will return to you. If

you have remained active in your duty I will go to the Lord and ask of him a

tasks to test you.'

You nod.

You say 'I am thankful to know what is expected of me Avatar.'

Lezra says 'This will be an important time frame. Do as much as you can, it

does not have to be acts that increase your fame, even if you accomplish getting

one person every day to talk about our faith that would been excellent work.'

You nod.

You say 'Are there any in particular you would like me to guide?'

Lezra says 'During this time I will contemplate what quest would test you

properly.'

Lezra says 'These quest are always difficult to plan, but I'm certain I can come

up with something.'

You chuckle.

You say 'I can imagine.'

You say 'We need no new tenets.'

Lezra says 'Of course, they require the Lords approval too'

Lezra says 'He is ... picky. but rightfully so'

You grin.

Lezra shakes its head at you.

You say 'That is His right Avatar.'

You say 'Though I do feel a general lack of comprehension of Honor.'

You say 'I will strive to make that more clear.'

Lezra says 'So focus on those of the mountain, and those of New Thalos, those

who are not evil, but are bound to a city or the clan by oath.'

You nod.

You say 'It shall be done Avatar.'

Lezra says 'If they need guidence, which I supsect some will as their faith

conflicts with their homes, be there for them.'

You nod.

You say 'Deacon Thaxl has a difficult time in choice to support both positions

especially.'

Lezra says 'Deacon Thaxl particularly. He is deeply concerned. Though ready to

chose his faith over his people...'

You say 'His position may become untenable.'

You chuckle.

You nod at Lezra.

Lezra says '...such a thing would be devastating.'

You think about it.

You say 'Slaying the vampire would eliminate the question for now.'

You say 'But they just seem to keep returning to the Halls of Wargar.'

Lezra says (to You) 'We are blessed not to carry the burden he does. That is

one of the most difficult choices I've seen any follower face in a long time.'

You say 'It seems that a statement from Cliath if it were His will that vampires

could or cold not reside in His Kingdom, this would alluieviate the problem.'

Lezra says 'If it should come that his clan, and his kingdom exile him

forever...perhaps there is a place for him here.'

You agree with Lezra.

Lezra says 'Lets hope it does not come to that.'

You say 'I will speak to the Lord Knight upon it.'

You agree with Lezra.

You say 'We wish Honor to be everywhere, not just a lone beacon from Gareth

Keep.'

You say 'I do have another question.'

Lezra says 'Yes High Clerist ?'

You say 'Shadow pretends to Honor. I consider them being incapable of such a

thing if they are truly evil.'

Lezra says 'I believe...I can explain this, or give some logic to it at lest.'

You say 'As Avatar of Nadrik, do you believe them to be capable to exhibit both

virtue and evil simultaneously?'

You say 'I do not believe them capable, and that the two are contradictionary.'

Lezra says (to You) 'Firstly, I believe no mortal is capable of perfect service.

Eventually we all faulter in some mannor, and we should search for such

failures.'

You agree.

You say 'We are mortal after all.'

You kneel and pray for the blessing of wisdom.

You feel nourishment filling your body.

Lezra is filled with a divine nourishment.

Lezra says 'Therefore I believe even our knights here have been humbled by

having to experience dishonor.'

Lezra says 'At the same time, I have to believe that the wicked are also capable

of doing honorable acts. However doing an honorable act and -actively- tring to

do good each day of your life, are two different things.'

You say 'But I believe it is the aspiration to honor above all which sets us

apart.'

You say 'That is where I have the problem Avatar. Can someone evil aspire to do

good acts.'

Lezra says 'I believe a knight of Storm keep may express honor in some acts or

forms, but their goals remain the same. They seek to cloak the world in

Necrucifer's Darkness.'

You say 'If they are performing good and honorable acts, can they be evil?'

Lezra says 'Particularly those of Shadow, are humans, all of them.'

You say 'And I find this inconsistant Avatar.'

Lezra says 'Human's have to chose day in and day out, to do good or do evil.'

Lezra says 'Honor or dishonor.'

You say 'They may lie cheat and steal should it further the prophesy, and

Necrucifers aims.'

Lezra ponders.

Lezra nods sagely.

You say 'And then their honor and virtue are cast aside.'

You say 'I believe it is the aspiration to always do the right thing no matter

what which defines both virtue and honro.'

Lezra says 'The end arguement of it for me is that a human is able to do honor

or dishonor on a day to day basis.'

You say 'I have read the Falsehood of Necrucifer and have considered adding to

it.'

You agree with Lezra.

Lezra says 'However to be honorable, this requires consistant acts of honor.

Primarly -not- following the god of Darkness and evil.'

You say 'I will set apart some thoughts to challenge this position if I may?

Perhaps we can gather our thoughts and progress at a later date after due

consideration?'

Lezra says 'Be able to seperate distinguishing a person as honorable, and an act

as honorable.'

You think about it.

Lezra says (to You) 'I have time now. Lets go further into this'

Lezra nods sagely.

You say 'Very well Avatar.'

Lezra says 'We might both learn something.'

Lezra smiles.

Lezra sits on a hardwood pew.

You say 'We consider the Shadow Knights of Necrucifer.'

Lezra nods sagely.

You say 'We agree that sometimes, for whatever reason, guided or misguided, they

perform an honorable act.'

You say 'But what is the motivation for one of evil to do this?'

You say 'Does this find favor with their Lord of Evil?'

You say 'Is this part of His mandate, to show honor to others?'

Lezra says 'This would lend itself to the concept that some acts of honor

are...neutral in nature in a way.'

Lezra ponders.

You say 'Or is He the Lord of Evil, who will stop at nothing to take over

Algoron, and throw all else to the wind to achieve his purpose?'

You say 'If He only cares for winning Algoron, then honor is transitory.'

You say 'Whereas we care for the means of honor, rather than its end.'

Lezra says (to You) 'I often contemplated the same thing with the Minotuars of

Ganth...not to steer away from the topic, just to provide another example that

in fact is much like that of Storm keep.'

You say 'We believe through being honorable we will have reached the right

destination.'

You say 'They believe in honor as long as it is convenient, because perhaps it

encourages those to be aspirational. But they care far more for the ends than

the means and will cast it away if it furthers their position.'

You say 'The Ganthian's have their own prejudices.'

Lezra says 'And in that last comment alone, you feel that because they will so

readily dismiss honorable acts for conviences, that inevitably lends their acts

to dishonor?'

You nod.

Lezra nods sagely.

You say 'They believe in the ends more than the means.'

You say 'But they might use it as a tool so that people will follow them.'

Lezra says 'In this discussion you could reason just that, to provide proof evil

is unable to do honorable acts, because their dishonorable ends taint their

actions, no matter how honorable the action.'

You say 'They must have something to encourage recruits to come. Evil has not

much to aspire to, only greed and selfishness of purpose.'

You say 'Yes Avatar.'

Lezra says 'I see. Very insightful.'

You say 'San Gohdam's original failing Avatar.'

You say 'To accept ends to a means circumvents the Law.'

You say 'Means to an End, as set up by Tesalon Gareth taught us that doing the

right thing, takes us to the right place.'

Lezra says 'Could it also be however, that if evil were able of honorable acts

and are only blinded by the god of sin? That each time the knights of Storm

practice an act that is honorable they inevitiably fail their God?'

Lezra ponders.

You say 'Would that they were honorable Avatar, would I suggest that we were on

the path to victory.'

Lezra ponders.

You say 'A Knight of Evil Storm following the Law of Nadrik? Quite the silver

arrow.'

You grin.

Lezra says 'The counterpoint to this would suggest a fundamental flaw with

Storm.'

You say 'I agree Avatar.'

You say 'I attempted to expose this in my missive regarding Xuerin's post.'

You say 'Surely if they see that their position is flawed, it will attract less

of a following, and cause their Prophecy to never come true.'

You say 'Nadrik's honor is present all over their seminal document, the Will and

the Way.'

You sit on a hardwood pew and rest.

You think about it.

Lezra says 'Alright'

You smile at Lezra.

Lezra says 'Do you believe that you may be able to enlighten some of Storm, that

being their order stemmed forth from Gareth, they might understand the logic of

exploring such a discussion ?'

You think about it.

You say 'Presented with the facts, I believe the position is tenable Avatar.'

Lezra says (to You) 'If you could redeem even one soul form Storm, it would be a

very righteous thing.'

You say 'The question is, are they too entrenched to listen.'

You think about it.

You say 'I shall consider a target Avatar.'

You say 'If they listen to reason then we have much hope.'

You say 'I will relay any transcripts of course, to my usual logging area.'

You say 'You have seen the tome?'

Lezra says 'I have not, yet.'

Lezra ponders.

You say 'There is much within, prepare yourself.'

You chuckle.

Lezra says 'Even I only have so much time available. Nadrik keeps me busy.'

Lezra grins at you.

You cackle.

You say 'As is shall always be, I am sure Avatar.'

You grin.

Lezra says (to You) 'Do you suggest anything in particularly ? Perhaps a

chapter or two that you think credits the first glance ?'

You say 'I shall send you some prayers if that would be acceptable?'

Lezra says 'You could TELL me if you wanted.'

Lezra tells you 'This forum is acceptable.'

Lezra says 'Though yes, a prayer would also work.'

You tell Lezra 'When I see you I will Avatar.'

You smile.

You nod.

Lezra nods sagely.

You say 'The missives tend to be shorter than the logs.'

Lezra nods sagely.

You say 'But I shall find some worthy of His Avatar.'

You say 'But You have likely seen the missives when send out to Algoron.'

Lezra says 'All the benifits of being the divine vessel of Nadrik, yet among

them the ability to put more hours in my day is not one of them.'

Lezra ponders.

You grin at Lezra.

You say 'Perhaps I shall send forth a challenge to Shadow.'

You say 'To defend itself about its reason to survive.'

You think about it.

Lezra gossips 'Praise Nadrik, and the Gods of Light. Their wisdom will yet

guide this world out of the darkness.'

You say 'To defend the flaws in their organization I will refer to.'

Lezra smiles.

Lezra says 'I depart for now High Clerist.'

You say 'They have been so very quiet about any accusation that has been

levelled against them so far.'

You salute Lezra.

You say 'A pleasure as always Avatar.'

Lezra stands up.

You say 'I really appreciate you taking the time to visit.'

Lezra says 'His blessings upon you.'

Lezra utters the words, 'yazaf ay hpz oaeg'.

A wave of righteousness pass through you.

You bow to Lezra.

Lezra says 'Honor above all else.'

You say 'Above all else.'

You smile.

Lezra runs south.

You are affected by the following spells:

Spell: favor of the gods : modifies saves by -9 for 97 cycles, (48 1/2 hours)

: modifies hit roll by 9 for 97 cycles, (48 1/2 hours)