A Faint Echoing Voice Heard Around Briarpass
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Marcena,
Oh my...Marcena please send me a pigeon explaining what Junior is...and the details around him/it
May you find warmth from Winter's sweet embrace,
Kevar Byrne, Member to the Order of the Earthen Fist.
Dramthin,
I wish I knew what was going on as well.
May you find warmth from Winter's sweet embrace,
Kevar Byrne, Member to the Order of the Earthen Fist.
Oh my...Marcena please send me a pigeon explaining what Junior is...and the details around him/it
May you find warmth from Winter's sweet embrace,
Kevar Byrne, Member to the Order of the Earthen Fist.
Dramthin,
I wish I knew what was going on as well.
May you find warmth from Winter's sweet embrace,
Kevar Byrne, Member to the Order of the Earthen Fist.
I'm thinking the lass is talkin' o'bout the rock egg we where daft enough to be taken from it's laying place. After of corse we layed it's mum low. Bit o'a mistake not to be know that she (the mum) where a thinking beast. If'n you be wanted to know o'bout this matter ye may want to pigeon Cazic.
~Teirgan Blacksteel, Defender o' the Forge
~Teirgan Blacksteel, Defender o' the Forge
I have one phrase for you foolish friends of mine. I told you so. Over and over again whilst you stole it. Never steal someone's child. Do we not have enough doom and gloom lurking over our heads that more had to be brought? I was not alone in this opinion, and I hope this town does not reap the consequences of a few's absurdly foolish actions. I will earnestly work to fix this situation, but not for those who caused it. There are innocents whose lives are being threatened. It is not right, and you know who you are. I had hoped at least one of you had gained enough common sense whilst I was gone to remedy this awful problem. Now, I fear it may be too late.
Elysia
Newbie
Alrighty, since people seem to be so content to suddenly come about a little judgmental on something they know nothing about -- let me clarify a few key facts.
That egg would have surely died or worse if we had not rescued it. Adventurers slaughtered its mother. I understand the necessity of killing the Roq. It was eating livestock and frightening the people and ravaging the lands of Briarpass. It was our duty to keep the people safe.
But the egg is innocent. So yes, Liddia and I have the egg. It's being kept warm and safe and loved. Trust me when I tell you if we did not take good care of it, the egg would have caused more chaos than the coos and purrs that shudder its shell on occasion when Liddia and I tell it stories of adventure and magic and love.
We didn't take it from greed. We took it because letting a wonderous creature die is a travesty against the cycle. Its mother was a tame, well-loved creature once and had only become dangerous due to not being properly cared for.
Would you have that again?
I don't expect to keep the creature as a pet, nor does Liddia. We just want to give it a chance to live, and a reason to respect life. If, when it hatches, that is not the case -- then Liddia and I will stand responsible.
But don't think every spooky voice is about that egg. That spooky voice is about something stolen from someone who is alive and well enough to want it back. The Roq mother is dead. Her dying wish was to have her child protected. Anyone who was there can tell you that -- or you can merely talk to the knight the mother named to protect her child; Kazik.
And frankly, I don't appreciate how people are suddenly willing to toss about judgments when they weren't there, nor have any information pointing to anything sure about what this creepy voice wants. I've never been anything but an upstanding member of Briarpass. I have done everything possible to help the land, it's people, and its adventurers. Many of you have reason to owe me your lives. Where did that respect go? Do none of you feel you can trust me to not put you or the town in danger unecessarily? When have I ever let you down?
Or am I only worth trusting and listening to when I force my Sight into places untold for you? When I bring harm to myself and risk weakening my soul to give you glimpses of the future. When I lose sleep, because dreaming is dangerous for me now because of questions adventurers have asked me to See answers to.
Only then am I worth trusting and listening to, right?
Do not get me wrong, I consider myself lucky to be surrounded by so many apt people. I am lucky to be listened to, as most Prophets do not find this to be so and must watch powerless as people walk the treacherous path Seen for them. I see myself fortunate to have been able to heal and help and guide so many of you. I do not dislike my role in and amongst you; I cherish it.
But I am not content to give you what you want and need from me and then be slandered about simply because you've heard a dreamed voice and are now afraid. I have worked hard to earn your trust and respect. I've done my best to take that gift and to never misuse it. I do my best to treat everyone equally. I heal everyone. I give my abilities of Sight over to anyone who has asked for them; free of charge. I do not ask to lead, I do not mismanage my standing. I do not give anyone reason to not trust me. I mitigate arguments and disputes. I try and act as the glue that keeps us working together whenever possible. I am not effective without pieces to hold together. As a healer, this seems to be wisdom to me. I am not useful alone.
I am asking you to exercise a little maturity, and to realize that it is perhaps okay to continue to trust me and to think before you judge. And I will admit to being hurt at everyone's quick response to castigate and turn on me and level a judgmental eye when many of you are no further beyond wrongdoing yourselves. My Yara used to say something about pots and kettles and glass houses and stones. I'm sure yours spoke of similar proverbs.
Do not let your fear of some whispy voice cause you to speak before you think. And if you've no knowledge of the problem; try to reserve a little judgment. There is room on the table for better, more fulfilling things. Try and be rational.
That egg would have surely died or worse if we had not rescued it. Adventurers slaughtered its mother. I understand the necessity of killing the Roq. It was eating livestock and frightening the people and ravaging the lands of Briarpass. It was our duty to keep the people safe.
But the egg is innocent. So yes, Liddia and I have the egg. It's being kept warm and safe and loved. Trust me when I tell you if we did not take good care of it, the egg would have caused more chaos than the coos and purrs that shudder its shell on occasion when Liddia and I tell it stories of adventure and magic and love.
We didn't take it from greed. We took it because letting a wonderous creature die is a travesty against the cycle. Its mother was a tame, well-loved creature once and had only become dangerous due to not being properly cared for.
Would you have that again?
I don't expect to keep the creature as a pet, nor does Liddia. We just want to give it a chance to live, and a reason to respect life. If, when it hatches, that is not the case -- then Liddia and I will stand responsible.
But don't think every spooky voice is about that egg. That spooky voice is about something stolen from someone who is alive and well enough to want it back. The Roq mother is dead. Her dying wish was to have her child protected. Anyone who was there can tell you that -- or you can merely talk to the knight the mother named to protect her child; Kazik.
And frankly, I don't appreciate how people are suddenly willing to toss about judgments when they weren't there, nor have any information pointing to anything sure about what this creepy voice wants. I've never been anything but an upstanding member of Briarpass. I have done everything possible to help the land, it's people, and its adventurers. Many of you have reason to owe me your lives. Where did that respect go? Do none of you feel you can trust me to not put you or the town in danger unecessarily? When have I ever let you down?
Or am I only worth trusting and listening to when I force my Sight into places untold for you? When I bring harm to myself and risk weakening my soul to give you glimpses of the future. When I lose sleep, because dreaming is dangerous for me now because of questions adventurers have asked me to See answers to.
Only then am I worth trusting and listening to, right?
Do not get me wrong, I consider myself lucky to be surrounded by so many apt people. I am lucky to be listened to, as most Prophets do not find this to be so and must watch powerless as people walk the treacherous path Seen for them. I see myself fortunate to have been able to heal and help and guide so many of you. I do not dislike my role in and amongst you; I cherish it.
But I am not content to give you what you want and need from me and then be slandered about simply because you've heard a dreamed voice and are now afraid. I have worked hard to earn your trust and respect. I've done my best to take that gift and to never misuse it. I do my best to treat everyone equally. I heal everyone. I give my abilities of Sight over to anyone who has asked for them; free of charge. I do not ask to lead, I do not mismanage my standing. I do not give anyone reason to not trust me. I mitigate arguments and disputes. I try and act as the glue that keeps us working together whenever possible. I am not effective without pieces to hold together. As a healer, this seems to be wisdom to me. I am not useful alone.
I am asking you to exercise a little maturity, and to realize that it is perhaps okay to continue to trust me and to think before you judge. And I will admit to being hurt at everyone's quick response to castigate and turn on me and level a judgmental eye when many of you are no further beyond wrongdoing yourselves. My Yara used to say something about pots and kettles and glass houses and stones. I'm sure yours spoke of similar proverbs.
Do not let your fear of some whispy voice cause you to speak before you think. And if you've no knowledge of the problem; try to reserve a little judgment. There is room on the table for better, more fulfilling things. Try and be rational.
Stoneskull_Rockfist
Adept
Honorable Elysia,
I trust you and Liddia in the matters of the egg. I don't know the circumstances around it - I was sitting in a jail cell, awaiting my death at the time. So - all I ask, is that when it hatches - can we help it find a home away from Wayside?
Now, with this voice... I have my ideas. Earlier this year, Mr. Halgrimson sent a construct after the world, looking for Haley. We found Haley, but not Mr. Halgrimson. Maybe he's still looking? I know Haley's the spirit of All Hallows Eve... perhaps her father is connected to the day as well... and as we grow closer to then, his power's grown enough that we can hear his cries of loss...
Just one orc's thoughts.
Garmok Stoneskull
I trust you and Liddia in the matters of the egg. I don't know the circumstances around it - I was sitting in a jail cell, awaiting my death at the time. So - all I ask, is that when it hatches - can we help it find a home away from Wayside?
Now, with this voice... I have my ideas. Earlier this year, Mr. Halgrimson sent a construct after the world, looking for Haley. We found Haley, but not Mr. Halgrimson. Maybe he's still looking? I know Haley's the spirit of All Hallows Eve... perhaps her father is connected to the day as well... and as we grow closer to then, his power's grown enough that we can hear his cries of loss...
Just one orc's thoughts.
Garmok Stoneskull
Lurin
Duke
In all fairness Elysia, Durl has seen you be one of the first to forsake a friend to their fate. I regret still that first visit to Wayside when I allowed you to convince me that Millie should be left to deal with that Emeraldy arrow tosser guy. Durls still not sure what the disagreement between you two is or was but it was wrong of him not to come to her aid, regardless of the situation. Durls been doing alot of traveling and learning since he first came by Wayside but I've still got alot to learn about why people do things, or refuse to do them. From what I've learned, it seems sometimes people say things that arn't always accurate, even if they know better sometimes even about things they haven't done yet. I don't know why being wrong is so in fashion that people would do it on purpose but I've found that its best for Durl to worry about being Durl and leave the talking to others.
As to big scary voices, Durl hasn't been afraid of voices since he shed his first shell, don't see no reason to pick up that habit again....
As to big scary voices, Durl hasn't been afraid of voices since he shed his first shell, don't see no reason to pick up that habit again....
Elysia
Newbie
Again, it's important to review the facts.
I advised Millie to not run her mouth to the Emerald Archer, over and over again, and she didn't listen. Since I asked everyone on that trip to come along, I see that as me being in charge, and therefore when Millie didn't listen, I could not allow everyone to endanger their lives.
And I assure you -- we would have all died, and then we would have all not only lost our posessions, but it is indeed possible -- and in some cases likely -- that one of us would not have ressurected. [Which is more my concern than the former.] Durl, I advised you to wait, and promised that I would take care of Millie no matter what happened. Millie did not die, she merely lost some posessions, and I think she came out lucky. If he had brought any real physical harm to her, that would have been one issue, but he only hurt her pride. I had an entire group of people to be concerned for, many of them less seasoned adventurers than Millie, and so I had to make a decision for the many over the singular. I did not leave Millie to die, I simply refused to let her endanger my group when she chose to act as an individual.
Millie and I have spoken about her need to reign in her pride on several occasions. I can only advise her. I cannot make her do anything, and I do not wish to. I wish only to illuminate the Path for her. I cannot walk it for her, so I do my best to advise her of the hazards along the way.
I am sorry Millie had to learn such a harsh lesson. She's never once asked me to help her reaquire her things, but then again, I cannot directly remember having offered. So I will indeed offer, as that is the right thing to do.
Money and posession is a fluid thing to Mystic Wood Elves, so I apologize for not considering this angle before.
Millie, if you've need of anything you need only ask and I will acquire it from Hitch 42 for you at my own personal cost. Send me a pidgeon (make sure it wears something warm) with a list and I will make the proper arrangements. I may not be far enough in cash to be able to acquire all of your things at once, but I will work until they are in your posession once again.
I advised Millie to not run her mouth to the Emerald Archer, over and over again, and she didn't listen. Since I asked everyone on that trip to come along, I see that as me being in charge, and therefore when Millie didn't listen, I could not allow everyone to endanger their lives.
And I assure you -- we would have all died, and then we would have all not only lost our posessions, but it is indeed possible -- and in some cases likely -- that one of us would not have ressurected. [Which is more my concern than the former.] Durl, I advised you to wait, and promised that I would take care of Millie no matter what happened. Millie did not die, she merely lost some posessions, and I think she came out lucky. If he had brought any real physical harm to her, that would have been one issue, but he only hurt her pride. I had an entire group of people to be concerned for, many of them less seasoned adventurers than Millie, and so I had to make a decision for the many over the singular. I did not leave Millie to die, I simply refused to let her endanger my group when she chose to act as an individual.
Millie and I have spoken about her need to reign in her pride on several occasions. I can only advise her. I cannot make her do anything, and I do not wish to. I wish only to illuminate the Path for her. I cannot walk it for her, so I do my best to advise her of the hazards along the way.
I am sorry Millie had to learn such a harsh lesson. She's never once asked me to help her reaquire her things, but then again, I cannot directly remember having offered. So I will indeed offer, as that is the right thing to do.
Money and posession is a fluid thing to Mystic Wood Elves, so I apologize for not considering this angle before.
Millie, if you've need of anything you need only ask and I will acquire it from Hitch 42 for you at my own personal cost. Send me a pidgeon (make sure it wears something warm) with a list and I will make the proper arrangements. I may not be far enough in cash to be able to acquire all of your things at once, but I will work until they are in your posession once again.
I did not mean to slander you or Liddia, Elysia. From the viewpoint of those not standing directly next to you, for I was definitely there, all we saw was fellow adventurers eager to take a mother's egg without knowledge of a father existing. Maybe it was phrased in words of fear, but it's still not that far off an assumption that somebody is missing that egg.
In the past, when townsfolk or adventurers have taken something or made a promise without fully understanding the consequences we have all paid.
As far as the Emerald Archer incident is concerned, it's over. I understand your choices on that matter, Elysia. That which truly matters to me, I did not lose so at this time do not need your assistance. I am bringing a friend who will perhaps need help this marketday. I don't know if he will be fully healed by the time we arrive.
Thank you for your generous healing and insight. Please do not forget that I have stood by you time and time again. I may not speak as prettily as others nor often wisely, but my actions should speak loudly on who I am more than my voice carries. My first thought is to protect the innocent, and to be loyal to those who have helped me. That loyalty doesn't mean we are going to agree on everything. In fact, I hope it means that we're always honest to each other when we don't agree. Without that dissent, how will different ideas be shared?
Please understand this, if nothing else. No matter what or why the voice threatens, I will do my utmost, including give my life, to keep Wayside and those who abide here ( temporarily and permanently) safe. This is my home now.
In the past, when townsfolk or adventurers have taken something or made a promise without fully understanding the consequences we have all paid.
As far as the Emerald Archer incident is concerned, it's over. I understand your choices on that matter, Elysia. That which truly matters to me, I did not lose so at this time do not need your assistance. I am bringing a friend who will perhaps need help this marketday. I don't know if he will be fully healed by the time we arrive.
Thank you for your generous healing and insight. Please do not forget that I have stood by you time and time again. I may not speak as prettily as others nor often wisely, but my actions should speak loudly on who I am more than my voice carries. My first thought is to protect the innocent, and to be loyal to those who have helped me. That loyalty doesn't mean we are going to agree on everything. In fact, I hope it means that we're always honest to each other when we don't agree. Without that dissent, how will different ideas be shared?
Please understand this, if nothing else. No matter what or why the voice threatens, I will do my utmost, including give my life, to keep Wayside and those who abide here ( temporarily and permanently) safe. This is my home now.
SO, did anyone figure out what this mysterious, creepy voice was looking for? I'd like to get this figured out so we can ease the dead (or living) spirit that is sending out such a harsh message.
Please let me know and we will get this remedied to the best of our abilites.
Kalin
Little brother of Lifestorm
Undead Hunter
Scholar with a Sword
Please let me know and we will get this remedied to the best of our abilites.
Kalin
Little brother of Lifestorm
Undead Hunter
Scholar with a Sword
AllianceCHI
Baron
I cant imagine it was the lifetree which demanded the items back from the Light Creature. This seems an angry, frantic comment, the lifetree was patient and sensical even able to defend itself and weight the merits of attempting to rescue the Brother's lives.
I'm pretty sure this is still wrapped around the egg that people beleive it to be but... I wasn't there and haven't heard about it so I won't comment about motivations.
I don't beleive Elysia would be motivated by greed or capriciousness and disagree with anyone who would say otherwise. I've seen nothing but sacrifice from her, often to the point of being a fault, and am proud to call her a friend.
J
I'm pretty sure this is still wrapped around the egg that people beleive it to be but... I wasn't there and haven't heard about it so I won't comment about motivations.
I don't beleive Elysia would be motivated by greed or capriciousness and disagree with anyone who would say otherwise. I've seen nothing but sacrifice from her, often to the point of being a fault, and am proud to call her a friend.
J
AllianceCHI
Baron
Indeed, you didn't. I didn't say you were wrong either. You very well may be right to agree with Bart. This is not something we know for sure and can only guess as to its true meaning. I was offering my differential to both members of Lifestorm and to the town at large as to the cause. Its simply my educated guess, based on what I know of people and my experience in other lands. For all we know its something else entirely and in no way related to either the events of the recent market day or the events surrounding the aquisition of this egg.
Stoneskull's theory is also a potentially valid one, at least in so far as the information I have on it.
My mentioning that I would strongly disagree with anyone accusing Elysia Moonstar of capriciousness or greed was not directed at anyone but rather comment on my stong opinion about her willingness to sacrifice, again as mentioned before, often too much, for others. I am sure there are those that would choose to disagree and it is their gift to do so but I would ask that they weight my opinion before comming to their own conclusions. I can ask for nothing more as but a small part of the group of warriors forever tied by the memory of our faithfull few days in the shadow world.
Jehan
Stoneskull's theory is also a potentially valid one, at least in so far as the information I have on it.
My mentioning that I would strongly disagree with anyone accusing Elysia Moonstar of capriciousness or greed was not directed at anyone but rather comment on my stong opinion about her willingness to sacrifice, again as mentioned before, often too much, for others. I am sure there are those that would choose to disagree and it is their gift to do so but I would ask that they weight my opinion before comming to their own conclusions. I can ask for nothing more as but a small part of the group of warriors forever tied by the memory of our faithfull few days in the shadow world.
Jehan