A Land Far Away

The following is the log and a few pics of the laying to rest of Aelsarque and Isolde. It hardly does credit to either, but since it was public, it's not OOC to share. (I only wish I could share some of the excellent RP I had with Ael and Isolde, but alas...behind closed doors mostly).

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] There he is...

Flora: [Talk] *begins sobbing*

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] *balls her fists and murmurs softly to herself, narrowing her eyes*
Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] I'll carry him *softly*
Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] *takes to a knee and gently hefts him into her arms*
Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] Let’s get out of here..

Flora: [Talk] Please hate me not, sister...please don't...

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] Mistress Flora... gather your strength and do not fear. We will be out soon and then we can talk.
Ashan Faewind: [Tell] *you have a feeling of additional courage in your spirit*

Flora: [Talk] *nods silently*

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *keeps his hands folded behind*
Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *glances over the shoulder at Flora

Flora: [Talk] *follows Allina wringing hands*

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] *walks quietly with Ael in her arms, moving on despite the heavy weight*

Flora : [Tell] sad procession enters the east gate

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] Let us head to the temple and lay him near the elven woman

Flora : [Party] *nods, weeping silently*

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] *nods slowly*

Flora : [Tell] sad procession heads for the Tymoran temple

Ranu Fetton: [Talk] **stops at the sight of the procession**

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *remains frowning as he walks, his gaze distant
Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *folds his hands behind, watching quietly everyone present*

Flora: [Talk] *dips rags in bowls*

Galen: [Talk] good day

Flora: [Talk] Here, sister...*offers wet rags to Allina*

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *looks over at Galen and nods once faintly*

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] *reaches up to draw back the cowl and reaches up to accept the bowl with wet eyes, nodding*

Galen: [Talk] *kneels and prays silently before the idol*

Flora: [Talk] *bends and kisses her on the top of her head*

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *remains quietly observing everyone around*

Galen: [Talk] *gasps as he notices the bodies*

Flora: [Talk] *looks up and sees Galen*

Galen: [Talk] *takes his hat off and bows*
Galen: [Talk] I came to pray, I had no idea

Flora: [Talk] *Flora's eyes flowing tears of dispair*

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] *takes a moment to steady her hand and then lifts the rag from the bowl of water, quietly begins cleaning the blood and dirt from Aelsarque*

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *paces lightly and as quietly as possible forward*

Flora: [Talk] *tries to speak to Galen, but cannot seem to utter a word*

Galen: [Talk] wwwaaa...what happened?

Flora: [Talk] *hurries to Ashan and falls into his arms, sobbing*

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *eyes Allina, then Flora with mild compassion as far as his face expression can tell*

Flora: [Talk] Ashan...

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *focuses at Flora, quietly*

Flora: [Talk] May our...may our Lady ever smile upon you for this ....my hero

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] *lifts her free hand to wipe her eyes with the back of her glove, trying to focus*

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *nods once faintly to Flora without saying a word*

Flora: [Talk] *takes his hand and kisses it*

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *arches his eyebrows faintly*

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *holds his hand for a moment with other hand*

Galen: [Talk] Ashan what has happened?

Flora: [Talk] *kneels and seems to be praying*

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *eyes Galen slowly and appears like he is sorting his thoughts for a moment*

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] *dips the rag into the water basin and sniffs, reaching out with a hand to smooth back his loose hair*

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *quietly* Master Aelsarque led few friends into... adventure... and this is outcome, master Galen.

Galen: [Talk] I was afraid so..after our last conversation

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *shakes his head once faintly and adds quietly* His spirit was always ahead of his mind... at least several steps... unfortunately.

Flora: [Talk] *looks down at Isolde*

Galen: [Talk] seems we have had two losses
Galen: [Talk] *glances at the other dead person*

Flora: [Talk] *takes a deep breath, then walks to the basin and wets a rag*

Galen: [Talk] did Ael have kinfolks?

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] *slumps down to sit on the ground beside him, having cleaned up the multitude of cuts and slashes marring his skin, lowering her head*

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] Two losses... and... *gazes quietly at Flora and Allina for a moment* ...two wounded spirits, gravely wounded.

Galen: [Talk] yes

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *quietly* I fear that Flora's spirit will need a lot of time to heal and even then scars will remain.

Galen: [Talk] *nods to Ashan*

Flora: [Talk] *kneels and begins washing Isolde*
Flora: [Talk] Our Lady does not judge....
Flora: [Talk] You were bold and deserve cleaning...
Flora: [Talk] *murmurs to herself repeatedly as she works to clean Isolde*

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *speaks louder* As for kinfolk...
Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *thinks* None that i know off, but 'tis most probable that he had.

Flora: [Talk] *Raises her hands in supplication*

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] *sits quietly, simply staring down at him with no real readable expression on her face while she grasps his unmoving hand between her palms*

Flora: [Talk] *isolde begins to glow with a silver light*

Galen: [Talk] hopefuly the temple can send word

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] Maybe...

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *keeps looking at Allina for a moment*

Flora: [Talk] *stands behind Allina and places her hand on her shoulder softly*
Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *lowers his hand on her shoulder lightly and taps her shoulder faintly*

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] He had a dream, you know…
Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] Of a place where adventurers could gather and call home between homes.

Flora: [Talk] Yes, sister...*choked voice* …He will live on... In our hearts

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] I don't care how much gold it takes, it's going to get built. *firmly, mostly to herself*

Flora: [Talk] It will be done, sister...
Flora: [Talk] *tears flow freely*
Flora: [Talk] Allina...may I bless him, dear?

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] *nods slowly*

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *eyes Galen absently for a brief moment and then lifts his hand up*

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *paces off quietly*

Galen: [Talk] *bows respectfully*
Galen: [Talk] Farewell Ael…may ye have many adventures in the afterlife

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *quietly* We best give them a bit of a time in loneliness.
Ashan and Galen leave temple.

Flora: [Talk] *kisses Allina's cheek*

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] *rises up to her feet sluggishly and keeps a deep frown to herself* Don't think you're going anywhere buddy...I'll build such a monument that it touches the heavens…

Flora: [Talk] Take heart, sister...his dream lives on...and he died a hero
Flora: [Talk] Bold to the last breathe

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] *draws in a breath* I think it'd be best to see their things donated to the hall he wanted.
Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] I'll be damned if it's not going to exist.

Flora: [Talk] Certainly, dear sister
Flora: [Talk] We will see it done...you and I
Flora: [Talk] In his honour

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] *takes to a knee and gathers up the pack beside him, then lowers her head to reach over and place a soft kiss on his forehead* We'll do it for you. *softly*

Flora leaves temple, then enters Helm and Cloak where Ashan and Galen sit at table, with a stranger nearby at the bar:

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] I was thinking to search for the way to bring him back but...

Galen: [Talk] that would be a hard road

Flora: [Talk] He has told his love he does not wish it

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] However, I am not sure if he would accept his fate to be chosen by Umberlants.

Flora: [Talk] He spoke of it...in the bathes

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *eyes Flora* He did?

Flora: [Talk] *crumples into seat, eyes red-rimmed and still streaming tears*
Flora: [Talk] *nods*
Flora: [Talk] I am sure of it...and my sister will confirm it...

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *keeps looking calmly at Flora* I know how you feel mistress... or at least... I can assume.

Flora: [Talk] She gathers his belongings now…
Flora: [Talk] He was as bold a hero as any I have known...

Ranu Fetton: [Talk] ** takes a drink from his flask and winces**

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] You see, that is one of the greatest fears of mine and I pray to the Goddess she never lead me into such a situation... where I would have to leave someone behind.

Galen: [Talk] tis a sad day

Ranu Fetton: [Talk] **lets out a small sigh through clentched teeth**

Flora: [Talk] He fought to the end bravely...to save the creature Isolde and myself
Flora: [Talk] Our Lady will surely take note of such a one....

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *nods once faintly* As you said yourself... bold indeed.

Flora: [Talk] He was a male..and imperfect...but my sister did love him...
Flora: [Talk] and in truth...*sobs*

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *keeps listening Flora quietly*

Flora: [Talk] So....so did I

Ranu Fetton: [Talk] **winces and shakes his head at the sound of Flora sobbing**

Flora: [Talk] Oh Ashan...

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *nods once faintly* Understanable, yes.

Ranu Fetton: [Talk] **quickly takes another drink from his flask**

Flora: [Talk] I am undone
Flora: [Talk] Whatever shall I do?

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *firmly* No you are not. You have much time ahead of you.

Galen: [Talk] you shall continue on, because you must

Flora: [Talk] *gives in to sobbing uncontrollably*

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] You are to lick those painful wounds of yours... inflicted on your spirit and move on.

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] As master Galen says... 'tis something you must.

Flora: [Talk] I...am but a woman!

Ranu Fetton: [Talk] **looks up to the massive mounted bear head in the corner, then looks to Flora out of the corner of his eye**

Flora: [Talk] I have not the strength!

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *shakes his head* A women can often be stronger than men.

Flora: [Talk] He died in my defense!

Ranu Fetton: [Talk] **turns his attention back to the barrels behind the bar and lowers his head some and takes another drink**

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] Of course you have the strength. 'Tis in your spirit.
Ashan Faewind: [Talk] You just need to call upon it.

Flora: [Talk] *sees Allina and draws a ragged breath*
Flora: [Talk] *tries to regain her composure*
Flora: [Talk] *struggles to her feet*
Flora: [Talk] Sit, sister
Flora: [Talk] *wipes eyes*

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *keeps looking quietly between Allina and Flora*

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] I spoke with the High priestess, they'll both be buried properly.

Galen: [Talk] who was the other?

Flora: [Talk] Your finest brandy...*choked voice*

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *considers* You did not mention to me that he was not going to accept to be brought back?

Flora: [Talk] Some…Something with heat....

Helm and Cloak Host: [Talk] <i>A rather dapper fellow welcomes you to the Helm and Cloak. Apparently they are in the midst of remodeling, but are still open for business.

Flora: [Talk] Ask him for a drink.

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] Mistress Flora says, he spoke to you such words.

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] A woman called Isolde.. *looks up at Ashan* I tried, the priestess said he was too far gone…

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] What?

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *nods once faintly* What about Isolde?

Ranu Fetton: [Talk] **looks over his left shoulder and studies those gathered at the table for a moment**

Flora: [Talk] *offers bottle of brandy to Allina*

Ranu Fetton: [Talk] **then turns his attention back to his flask**

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] *takes the bottle of spirits and shakes her head* I didn't ask the Umberlant...though it might be worth looking into.

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] I see... but from what I understood mistress Flora just a moment ago, he would not accept to be brought back... is that correct?

Flora : [Tell] ooc comm from jmecha..no rez attempt.
Flora : [Tell] she claimed he spoke of it in the bathhouse

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] Yes... High Priestess Lucy confirmed that.

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] Ahh, I understand now.

Flora : [Tell] Ael would not wish it...he hated undead
Flora : [Tell] this from jmecha himself…sorry I didn't say before

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *remains quiet again, looking between the three*

Allina Du'Monte: [Tell] being rezzed is a bit different to getting animated, but I can respect it. Jmecha's already started on the new char anyway.

Ranu Fetton: [Talk] **looks over to the door**

Flora: [Talk] *wipes eyes*

Flaming Fist Mercenary Guard: [Talk] *examines the room*
Flaming Fist Mercenary Guard: [Talk] *scans from person to person with baggy eyes*

Ranu Fetton: [Talk] **nods respectfully to the flaming fist**

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] *pops the stopper from the bottle and takes a hearty drink*

Helm and Cloak Host: [Talk] uh oh...not this again *laughs*

Galen: [Talk] *nods to the guard*

Flora: [Talk] *seems oblivious to guard*

Flaming Fist Mercenary Guard: [Talk] *slow tone* The Heroes

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *follows the gaze of others for a moment and looks at the guard*

Helm and Cloak Host: [Talk] *points to the table* they’re currently mourning

Flaming Fist Mercenary Guard: [Talk] *holds hand out for host to be quiet*

Flora: [Talk] *blinks, looks toward voice with red rimmed eyes*

Flaming Fist Mercenary Guard: [Talk] Heroes?

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] *currently looks like a right mess, half between someone drowning their sorrows and someone that's been weeping, her eyes red rimmed and slightly puffy*

Ranu Fetton: [Talk] **keeps his eyes forward and takes another drink from his flask that leaves him wincing for a moment**

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *gasps faintly* Will you people stop using that word... for Goddess' sake...

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] ...what?

Flora: [Talk] Ael is fallen....

Flaming Fist Mercenary Guard: [Talk] *blinks a few times*

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *shakes his head faintly and looks in front*

Flora: [Talk] One of our heroes is fallen…He is fallen

Flaming Fist Mercenary Guard: [Talk] *exaimes Ashan for a moment then drifts his face to the others*

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] Sorry...it's not been a good few days…

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *distantly and slowly* Indeed...

Flaming Fist Mercenary Guard: [Talk] *blinks a few more times lifelessly*

Flaming Fist Mercenary Guard: [Talk] There has been an accident on the side of the road *lifeless voice*

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] What do you need officer..?

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *eyes Guard*

Galen: [Talk] accident?

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *thinks for a moment*

Flaming Fist Mercenary Guard: [Talk] merchants are in trouble *blinks a few times then turns around*

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] Barkeeper... would you mind a little magic?

Galen: [Talk] no time to mourn…we must go

Flaming Fist Mercenary Guard: [Talk] Only *monotone voice* a job for heroes

Galen: [Talk] *grabs his staff*

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *clears his throat*

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] *looks to Flora* Ael would want us to help.

Flora: [Talk] *looks on with a dull expression*

Flora: [Talk] *looks to Allina, blinks*

Ashan’s magic reveals the deception:

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] *calmly looks at wright*

Flaming Fist Mercenary Guard: [Talk] *red eyes gleam at Ashan*

Allina Du'Monte: [Talk] Wh..

Galen: [Talk] my word

Flaming Fist Mercenary Guard: [Talk] HERO! ! ! *hisses*

Ashan Faewind: [Talk] Predictable, predictable.

Galen: [Talk] begone

Ranu Fetton: [Talk] **grabs a bar stool and charges forward to hurl it at the ghost**

Galen: [Talk] vile spirit

And the drama continues…