Session 48

[Bynw]

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Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> |          Session 48 - Imperial Dreams
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Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> |
Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> | Elden has parted company with the rest of the
Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> | group as his travels would take him to Arrin.
Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> | Alliana was unwilling to take her ship there
Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> | under the conditions of having her weapons
Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> | bound and unusable.
Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> |
Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> | The remaining trio took the Aerie from South
Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> | Wind to Waldsworth in Torr over the course of
Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> | a weeks flight. Securing the ship in the city
Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> | of the Dragon nation with a day to spare before
Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> | their clandestine meeting with Alderic's father,
Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> | the Anadari Master Gibran and others.
Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> |
Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> | The day was full of enjoyment within the great
Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> | Library of Torr at their disposal and the many
Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> | markets of exotic goods to be had within the
Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> | city.
Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> |
Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> | Yet never meeting or running into Master Gibran
Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> | or any others who might be with him in this
Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> | venture to remove the threat of Leopold.
Feb 25 20:03:07 <bynw> |
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Feb 25 20:07:52 <Alderic> ::Sits in a plush leather chair, in the library, sipping spiced wine. A thick book lays open in his lap::
Feb 25 20:08:55 <bynw> ::the day of the meeting dawns like any other in the paradise of the Waldsworth and under the great House of Temere that has ruled the Dragon nation since it's founding. Alderic has been given all the respect due to his rank as a Prince of this house, and his guests are equality treated::
Feb 25 20:08:56 * Maydla can be found sitting upon the floor somewhere near a section about the local foliage and its medicinal uses.
Feb 25 20:09:34 * Alianna looks over a book of nautical charts in the library.
Feb 25 20:11:46 <bynw> :: young blue dragon, wearing a chain around his next to signify his rank as a Royal page enters the library and comes to Alderic. he bows at the neck:: "Your Highness. I have been sent to escort you and the ladies to the place of meeting"
Feb 25 20:13:00 * Alianna looks up from the book of charts and closes it, preparing to follow the page-dragon.
Feb 25 20:13:59 * Maydla hears the conversation, stands to stretch then joins the others with the page.
Feb 25 20:14:51 <Alderic> ::Nods to the page, closes the book, and puts it aside:: "Please lead the way."
Feb 25 20:17:00 <bynw> ::the page's head twists on its long next looking at the three of them in turn:: "this way he says" :: and beings leading them away from the library and into the private areas of the palace. it's corridors wide and tall enough to be comfortable to full blood dragons, much like the page when he is fully grown::
Feb 25 20:23:00 <bynw> ::the page stops and turns his great neck and head to face the trio behind him:: "This is as far as I am allowed to go. Ahead is a set of doors that you must enter::
Feb 25 20:23:19 * Alianna smiles at the young page.  "Thank you."
Feb 25 20:23:56 <Alderic> ::Bows at the neck to the page:: "Thank you."
Feb 25 20:24:29 <bynw> ::the page bows at all three as they pass him::
Feb 25 20:25:17 * Maydla follows the others and quietly thanks the page
Feb 25 20:26:28 * Alianna stands there for a minute, waiting for Alderic to take the lead.
Feb 25 20:27:18 <Alderic> ::Notices everyone is waiting on him suddenly and blushes, then moves to and through the indicated doors::
Feb 25 20:27:26 <bynw> :: a few yards down the corridor and the trio passes an obvious glammer that hides them from the few of the page and the page from them::
Feb 25 20:28:45 <bynw> ::a set of great french doors are on the side of the corridor, the hinges show that they open outward. standing directly in front of the doors are 2 giants, over 9 feet tall in full armor bearing pole arms that are crossed between them::
Feb 25 20:29:45 <bynw> ::the giants seem to be something out of a nightmare, old memories and fresh new ones as well. they are Bor'dah::
Feb 25 20:30:13 * Alianna stops short and says, "Holy fuck!" under her breath.
Feb 25 20:31:24 <bynw> ::the bor'dah speak:: "Lower your Shields or suffer your fate"
Feb 25 20:32:01 * Alianna raises her eyebrows, but then lowers her shields.
Feb 25 20:32:29 <Alderic> ::Chuckles at Alianna's reaction:: "I suggest you do as they say, they are machines and as such have no fear or pity."
Feb 25 20:32:45 <Alderic> ::Lowers his shields::
Feb 25 20:33:07 * Maydla raises an eyebrow and looks the giants over carefully, following the lead of the others.
Feb 25 20:35:05 <bynw> ::the Bor'dah, one by one focus their power on each in turn. Mind-Seeing the trio. Sharp and and focused. Even with Shields lowered there is some pain as the Mind-Seeing progresses and then ends. But headaches are not uncommon. They open the doors outward. The room beyond is also under a glammer and cannot be made out:: "Enter"
Feb 25 20:36:37 <Alderic> ::Stands tall before the automations, but speaks for Maydla and Alianna:: "A wise measure, though these tin cans could use some lessons in manners eh?"
Feb 25 20:37:01 * Alianna shakes her head and mutters, "Yeah, seriously."
Feb 25 20:37:09 <Alderic> ::Moves forward into and (hopefully) through the glammer::
Feb 25 20:39:25 <bynw> ::the room beyond also has a set of great french doors, that open into the room. and is likewise guarded to two giant Bor'dah. the chamber is well lit and at its center is a large octogon shaped table. 4 others are already sitting at it::
Feb 25 20:39:58 <bynw> ::name plates are placed at the table showing where everyone is to sit::
Feb 25 20:41:08 * Alianna walks around the table until she finds the name plate with her name on it.
Feb 25 20:41:21 <Alderic> ??Who is already here in the room??
Feb 25 20:41:43 <bynw> ::directly opposite the doors sits Master Gibran. Alderic's father and the defacto head of the Anadari Council, to his immediate right is a man the looks like a much older Alderic, but he is infact Alderic's grandfather Temere
Feb 25 20:43:35 <bynw> :: further right, an empty chair that bears the name plate of Alderic himself and then an older man in a all white suit and next to him is a man in his 40s dresses as a noble Lord of either Halifax or Adan. the rest of the seats are empty but all bear name plates::
Feb 25 20:43:50 <bynw> https://www.dropbox.com/s/39rdpo2kuisefdh/2015-02-25%2020.05.10.jpg?dl=0
Feb 25 20:44:40 <bynw> :;the Bor'dah shut the doors after the trio have entered::
Feb 25 20:44:55 * Maydla makes her way around to her designated seat as well.
Feb 25 20:46:11 <bynw> ::Temere rises as the ladies approach the table:: "Welcome"
Feb 25 20:46:57 <bynw> ::Temere:: "Our final member will be arriving shortly. He has just reached Torr."
Feb 25 20:47:56 <Alderic> ::Bows deeply to the assembled men and women:: "And silently takes his seat."
Feb 25 20:48:56 <bynw> ::Temere looks at Alderic as he takes the seat next to him:: "Quiet right now aren't you? I thought I was the shy one in the family."
Feb 25 20:51:04 <Alderic> ::Laughs:: "Shy and our family should not be used in the same sentence without the word 'not' between them."
Feb 25 20:51:23 <bynw> ::the doors open again as Elden Schear is admitted to the chamber. He is giving the Bor'dah a dirty look:: "I've killed their kind before ..."
Feb 25 20:53:22 <bynw> ::Temere rises again leaning to Alderic:: "Excuse me one moment" :;he goes over to greet Elden and they embrace like long separated brothers. Temere also hands Elden a small wrapped in cloth package before both men take their seats at the table::
Feb 25 20:55:38 <bynw> ::Temere rises:: "Welcome all of you. This is a meeting of great importance. The future of our lives and many others rest on our shoulders. Here we are safe from any prying done by Leopold. And everything here is a mix of my own ideas, Lord D'nar's and Master Gibran's."
Feb 25 20:55:41 <Alderic> ::As a pair as if on cue Nym and Alderic both raise one eyebrow in question at the package::
Feb 25 20:56:44 <bynw> ::Temere sits and D'nar rises:: "This is an open forum all are equal and all may speak."
Feb 25 20:57:00 <bynw> ::D'nar returns to his seat::
Feb 25 20:59:48 <Alderic> ::stands:: "Is anyone here deny that Leopold has returned?"
Feb 25 21:00:41 <bynw> ::Elden doesn't stand:: "I guess I will play devil's advocate on that one Alderic. By addressing facts and presumptions."
Feb 25 21:02:23 <bynw> ::Elden:: "The facts are a matter of history. Both ancient and recent and they as follows ... keep in mind want I am saying is deeply important"
Feb 25 21:03:13 <bynw> "He was the General of the Valimarian Army. an Anadari Master of the 2nd Generation, trained by Horok Bindar to be his successor"
Feb 25 21:03:20 <Alderic> ::Sits and leans back to listen::
Feb 25 21:03:45 <bynw> "He was Devoted to the Dark Powers.  A servant of Darkness known as an Anti-Paladin. And Declaired himself King of Valimar at the end of the Sky Light War where both Twan Do and Zaccron died."
Feb 25 21:04:09 <bynw> "He was Deposed by the High Priestess of Twan Do's cult Nanncy and the Sorceress Icereses, who allowed him to resume his duties as General of the Valimarian Army"
Feb 25 21:04:39 <bynw> "He also Released his spirit from its mortal shell and began possessing a string of constructed bodies"
Feb 25 21:05:03 <bynw> "He was Last seen during the Llorn Kcor War in the Southlands, his body was never found and finally and recently"
Feb 25 21:05:20 <bynw> "He has been Named King of New Valimar"
Feb 25 21:06:09 <bynw> "These are all facts. Absolutes that cannot be denied or speculated upon. But then there is rumor and presumptions that could have other explanations such as"
Feb 25 21:06:35 <bynw> "He was Killed in the Llorn Kcor War in the Southlands and is somehow back now"
Feb 25 21:07:17 <bynw> "That he has Murdered the Lich-King McKone of Utha, Murdered the Lich Lancer, and has Absorbed the powers of the murdered Liches and added said power to his own"
Feb 25 21:08:05 <bynw> "It is said he is the Master of Chadwick, and has Activated the Deever Matrix and Repaired and activated the Kirsh Matrix"
Feb 25 21:08:49 <bynw> "Having seen Chadwick's memories first hand. They are not definitive proof that Leopold was his master."
Feb 25 21:09:30 <bynw> "So there is reasonable doubt. However, just because there is such doubt doesn't mean I believe it for one minute."
Feb 25 21:11:30 <bynw> ::Elden:: "So what are the options for our actions?"
Feb 25 21:13:40 <Alderic> *Nym "A concentrated attack of all Anadari with the Bor'dah on Kirsh to destroy the Matrix there and then onto Deever to usurp it from Leopold'd control."
Feb 25 21:15:18 * Alianna sits back and listens quietly.
Feb 25 21:17:32 <Alderic> *Nym "What other choice do we have?"
Feb 25 21:18:16 <bynw> ::D'nar:: "That would be suicide. The last great energy surge at Kirsh was called "the fire of heaven" and caused a great deal of backlash of psychic energy that was never properly grounded. And Kirsh is the first matrix. Far to dangerous to destroy the concequences would be most grave indeed."
Feb 25 21:19:55 <bynw> ::D'nar:: "Leopold must be drawn out and redeemed if possible."
Feb 25 21:20:53 <bynw> ::D'nar:: "Darkness can come to Light"
Feb 25 21:22:46 <Alderic> *Nym "How do you propose we even attempt such a thing Master D'nar, no one...."
Feb 25 21:23:25 <Alderic> ::Interrupts:: "Leopold must be extinguished."
Feb 25 21:26:02 <Alderic> "There is no choice. None of us have the power needed to make him listen to reason, if he even could. Leopold will hide in Valimar and force you to bring and army before the gates to root him out. Then he will use it as the leverage he needs to destroy the empire from within."
Feb 25 21:26:42 <Alderic> "It is his plan, obviously."
Feb 25 21:27:03 <Alderic> "There is only one thing I see that might, just might be something he has not planned for. Something he doesn't expect...."
Feb 25 21:27:45 <Alderic> "A challenge to Duel-Arcane."
Feb 25 21:28:44 <Alderic> "Anything else will plunge Adan in a war that at BEST will destroy half the known world."
Feb 25 21:29:14 <Alderic> "One of us must challenge him."
Feb 25 21:31:07 <Alderic> *Nym ::his jaw drops::
Feb 25 21:31:27 <bynw> ::Ibly:: "None of us have the power to challenge him. He would defeat any challenger"
Feb 25 21:32:23 <Alderic> ::Stands:: "Our Champion must wield the Matrix's....all of the Matrix's if they are to stand a chance." ::Looks from person to person driving home his point with a steely eyed glare::
Feb 25 21:33:23 <Alderic> "The rest of us will move to usurp the Matrix's in his control, if we can."
Feb 25 21:35:09 * Alianna watches the conversation in growing shock.
Feb 25 21:37:04 <Alderic> "The Matrix's control would be given back after the duel. It's a move I believe Leopold will not see coming. He doesn't understand trust, doesn't know it, so he may not see this plan."
Feb 25 21:38:41 <Alderic> "And make no mistake, he has seen all our plans coming so far and we have played right into his hands. Now is the time to stop talking and stand united.
Feb 25 21:38:43 <Alderic> "
Feb 25 21:42:06 <Alderic> "My grandfather is powerful in both Magic and the Mental arts, My father will have the advantage if we can find a way to move the battle to Leopold's dreams. They seem the logical choices." ::Looks about as if to invite others to speak up::
Feb 25 21:43:16 <bynw> ::Elden:: "So we must choose our champion to represent us. Someone we all can trust to relinquish the control of a matrix too, for once the control is changed the previous person no longer has it. I don't trust your father. Or most Anadari for that matter."
Feb 25 21:44:51 <Alderic> ::Nods:: "And neither will D'nar like my father as a candidate I'm sure."
Feb 25 21:45:02 <bynw> ::Elden:: "And our champion must be of strong mind to withstand the mental connections of more than one matrix. Even one matrix has been known to break a man's will and drive him insane"
Feb 25 21:46:13 <Alderic> "All the more reason it must be someone in this room, you all have experience with them and you all will have to give that up to one. So you all have a stake."
Feb 25 21:46:51 <bynw> ::Elden continues:: "And our champion must be pure of heart and not fall to the absolute corruption of absolute power. One matrix alone can make a man a near god. More than one and he is a god. We could be trading one Leopold for someone far worse ... "
Feb 25 21:48:46 <bynw> ::D'nar:: "Some of us are not corruptable Mr Schear."
Feb 25 21:49:16 <Alderic> "No one here will be happy choosing anyone else here. That is a fact. But I see this as our best hope. So we must choose, if not someone we think is best then someone who is best among the choices."
Feb 25 21:49:44 <Alderic> *Nym "Depends on your definition of the word D'nar."
Feb 25 21:50:13 <bynw> ::Elden:: "I like the plan. Having the memories that I do. I think it is the only one that will work. But there is one other facet that must be addressed" ::Elden gets up and walks around the table while he talks::
Feb 25 21:50:35 * Alianna follows Elden with her eyes, turning her head as needed.
Feb 25 21:51:52 <bynw> ::D'nar:: "Able to withstand the enormous mental connection of more than one matrix and dont be driven insane. And able to not fall victim to the power and become what one set out to destroy. Only one of us hear fits that description. Myself."
Feb 25 21:53:12 <Alderic> *Nym ::opens his mouth and half rises::
Feb 25 21:54:45 <Alderic> ::Makes a gesture towards Nym to halt:: "Most here will disagree with you Master D'nar. We can put it to a vote if you like, but you already know the outcome I'm sure?"
Feb 25 21:56:01 <Alderic> "What we cannot do is fall to bickering. On this you can agree yes Master D'nar?" ::His voice even with a bit of pleading::
Feb 25 21:56:48 <bynw> ::Elden:: "I have no doubts in your claim Lord D'nar. My people have watched yours since our arrival. But you lack Alderic's first and foremost requirement."
Feb 25 21:58:37 <Alderic> ::Nods to Elden:: "I propose a vote. Each of us nominates someone besides him or herself. The one with the most nominations stands as our champion?"
Feb 25 21:59:08 <Alderic> "We can pass around paper and pen if that makes it easy."
Feb 25 21:59:12 * Maydla doesnt like voting.
Feb 25 22:01:18 <bynw> ::Elden:: "And that requirement, ladies and gentlemen is the ability to extinguish Leopold. Not just kill his physical form. He will simply move his spirit to another host. And we start over. No his spirit must also be destroyed. A terrible fate for any being. His spirit must never become one with the Anadari Akasa."
Feb 25 22:02:39 * Alianna looks to Elden in some surprise.
Feb 25 22:03:25 <bynw> "Our 'champion' must be capable of the vilest of cold blooded murder, in order of us to succeed." ::Elden says as he walks around and stops behind D'nar:: "Something that is not in your nature."
Feb 25 22:07:33 <bynw> ::Elden turns and walks past Alderic and stops behind Temere's seat:: "You my dear friend are also not capable of such an action." ::Elden walks behind Nym:: "You are appauled by the very thought of it."
Feb 25 22:08:53 <bynw> ::Elden:: "The ladies can hold their own in self defense but murder of this magnitude. I doubt they are capable of it either."
Feb 25 22:10:14 <bynw> "Ibly is capable of such an act. But to do so would be a grievous sin and terrible step backwards for him."
Feb 25 22:11:15 <bynw> "And Alderic is a wild card. Is he like his father and grandfather or is he something else entirely?" ::Elden asks as he takes his seat::
Feb 25 22:16:28 <Alderic> ::scoffs:: "I would place Leopolds head on a pike without a care, but I am no match for him."
Feb 25 22:17:35 <Alderic> ::Looks to Elden:: "What is your suggestion? Someone not here?"
Feb 25 22:17:41 * Alianna quietly snorts in laughter.
Feb 25 22:20:51 <bynw> ::Elden:: "I suggest using someone who is a trained adept, a magic-user. who would agree to some controls being set so they don't go crazy or at any sign of corruption they too can be extinguished. A slight lack of free will there but for the greater good. And someone who is capable of such a vile murder. Me."
Feb 25 22:21:50 <bynw> ::Elden:: "I am the only logical choice"
Feb 25 22:22:43 * Alianna widens her eyes and looks at Alderic.
Feb 25 22:24:00 <Alderic> ::sighs:: "So everyone nominates themselves then I take it?" ::looks about the room sarcastically::
Feb 25 22:25:03 * Maydla shakes her head no.
Feb 25 22:25:38 * Alianna laughs more loudly this time.  "Hell no.  I KNOW I don't have the power to end that creature.  I'd do it in a minute, but I don' t have the psychic or magical capability."
Feb 25 22:25:53 <bynw> ::D'nar:: "Elden is correct. I am not capable of such a deed. I would be able to stop Leopold from getting another body but I would attempt to reedem him. I would of course prefer that action but Leopold might be beyond my power to redeem"
Feb 25 22:25:57 <Alderic> ::chuckles at Maydla:: "Oh I don't know my dear, out of everyone here you have my vote as most in-corruptible." ::smiles at her::
Feb 25 22:27:33 <bynw> ::D'nar:: "I also do not wish to see Master Ibly fall from the grace he has worked so hard to achieve with my help so many years ago. So I nominate Mr Schear."
Feb 25 22:28:34 <Alderic> *Nym "Truth. I could kill Leopold without remorse, but I must give him a choice first. Elden may have a point."
Feb 25 22:31:42 * iotfn has quit (Quit: leaving)
Feb 25 22:33:09 <Alderic> *Nym "I nominate Elden."
Feb 25 22:34:17 <Alderic> ::Looks to Temere::
Feb 25 22:36:03 <bynw> ::Temere:: "Elden is our champion."