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Gaul Stone joins the Chosen of Fate

Log is on: 3-16-2003-9-20-pm.txt

Grantsight set for Gaul.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'Good evening :)'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, '*soft smile* Greetings and blessings upon you this evening..'.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'it's a fine evening at that'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'I received your message with pleasure, and have just finished reading it.'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'But I am being teased, harassed, poked, and severely chastizing for not bonking you on the head and dragging you into the following this very instant.'.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'really :)'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'Abe is yelling, 'This moment! Now!"'.

The Lower Hall
[Exits: north up]
Aristaeus is resting here.
Gaul is resting here.
(Light Blue Aura) Rohan is here.
(Light Red Aura) Azeworai is here.
Mish Leigh Salvandor will use her contacts to help you... for a price.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'well I should at least chose the Geasa or something. '.

> who gaul
1 player.
Hum [ Wa:13 ] Gaul Stone seeks his place within the Pattern.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'To that, I agree.'.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'I can see skipping the trinkets from all the towns thing :)'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'Have you any thoughts on them?'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'Indeed. and if the desire to do so to relearn burns within you, then trinkets can be accepted another time.'.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'for 2 yes. I'd like to swear off initiating (attacking non aggro) natural creatures'.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'such as deer, rabbits, and such. It never quite sat well with me as a Druid-type'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'That seems like a very apt and appropriate oath'.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'It'll have to be a judgement call for some creatures I suspect, but I believe I can draw that line'.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'I'd also like to pledge and oath toward the aid of Newbies.'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'I recommend one such an oath for each chosen, but suggest they refine it to specific forms of aid - the more specific, the easier accomplished'.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'it's rather a given that I'll help them often. I think it would help me if I made a habit of creating 1 or more "newbie kits" and placing them in th'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'for example 'fetch five weapons of each type' 'provide x bags of food and potions' 'etc.'.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'in the pit before setting off into the world'.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'hehe exactly'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, '*nod* May I suggest... rather than putting them in the pit - offer them directly. People have been putting ill effect items there for newbies :-('.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'ok'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, '(ie, the teleport/curse items.)'.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'how nice'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'Abe is suggesting, "NO more trips to Longship without an escort" but I don't think that's really apt.'.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'so I'll pledge to always have a stock of kits ready, a container, recalls, skin, mushrooms, and some cash'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'He's also saying something about getting dauskdraug scales from Tier for newbies and grumblin that you're faster than he is '.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'can you poke Abe from where you sit? :)'.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'I think I retrieved silver plate for him about 4 times when he was a newbie'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'it is a short trip to the other side of the apartment :-)'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'He's chuckling and smiling.'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'and he's been poked.'.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'anyhoo. the 3rd I'm not sure about'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, '..What about a geas of Memory - being a voice of the past, and telling tales or reminding folks of followings from the past?'.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'that would require a decent memory to begin with...hmm'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'perhaps a series of short tales, a paragraph maybe, of some event or perspective on history'.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'I could do that'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'Okay... another Geas that others have taken is 'Bring no harm, and only aid, to those who served (immortal x), and teach others of their ways."'.

Natilena arrives from above.

Mish says, 'It's been a pleasure doing business with you, Natilena.'.
Mish curtseys gracefully to Natilena.
Mish gives an Amulet of Waterbreathing to Natilena, and gives her a friendly smile.

Natilena puts an Amulet of Waterbreathing in an egg casing.
Natilena giggles.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'Kennet D'Augustine took the oath that he would bring no harm and offer aid to any who served Tel and knew his brother, Keller, as Tel's Paladin.'.

Natilena sweeps Azeworai into a romantic waltz.
Natilena tickles Gaul.

Natilena says (in common), 'quiet room'.

The newsboy arrives from the north.

Azeworai sweeps Natilena into a romantic waltz.
Azeworai sweeps Natilena into a romantic waltz.
Azeworai sweeps Natilena into a romantic waltz.
Azeworai sweeps Natilena into a romantic waltz.
Azeworai sweeps Natilena into a romantic waltz.
Azeworai sweeps Natilena into a romantic waltz.
Azeworai sweeps Natilena into a romantic waltz.
Azeworai sweeps Natilena into a romantic waltz.
Azeworai sweeps Natilena into a romantic waltz.
Azeworai sweeps Natilena into a romantic waltz.
Azeworai sweeps Natilena into a romantic waltz.

Natilena says (in common), 'eep!'.
Natilena grins mischievously.

> poke Azeworai
You poke him in the ribs.
You say, 'you're gonna make her dizzy'.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'I could go a step further, in that I have no desire, nor intention to bring harm to anyone at all, unless asked to by you or in defense of another'.

Natilena says (in common), 'aren't I already?'.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'I'm not sure about the feasibility of that. but it's basically how I behaved in Nature'.

Azeworai sweeps Natilena into a romantic waltz.
Azeworai sweeps Natilena into a romantic waltz.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'it was a rare fight I didn't flee from. I would usually stay engaged just long enough for others to flee or something'.

Natilena says (in common), 'I"m a perfect dancer, I remember to spike, i'll never get dizzy!'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'You don't ever have to initiate combat versus another sentient again, if that is your choice.'.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'I can't conceive of a wrong so great that I would seek blood'.
Gaul tells you (in common), 'defense of another would be different to me'.
Gaul tells you (in common), 'rescuing for instance'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'that is a completely acceptable Geas to me.'.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'and easy to hold to'.
Gaul tells you (in common), 'the animal thing will take some time to adjust to :)'.
Gaul tells you (in common), 'but feels right'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'Then it sounds like you have three Geasa... and I have a history... and you have helped more newbies than most non-immortals...'.
You [GS] tell Gaul, 'and the trinkets can be dealt with as you relearn the world. '.

Gaul smiles happily.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'and I know the way to the Sigil'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'Would you like to do the interview now, then?'.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'please'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'And are you wearing anything that is anti-netural'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, 'come up to the temple?'.

Gaul sits down and thinks deeply.

You now follow Gaul.
Cordir lays her hand lightly upon Gaul's arm.

Gaul tells you (in common), 'not that I know of. I lost my gear to a looter earlier so doubtful'.

Gaul stands up.

Gaul leaves up.
You follow Gaul.. all the way to the temple.

Gaul leaves south.
You follow Gaul.
The Sanctuary of Fate
[Exits: north up]
A small weaving loom is barely visible amidst the trees.
Gaul is here.
(Hide) A distressingly large, shiny black spider weaves webs here.

Gaul smiles happily.
Gaul wipes the sweat from his brow.
Gaul says (in common), 'almost went north at the sqaure :)'.
Gaul says (in common), 'old habit from Rhina's time'.

Gaul rests.

You chuckle.

You say, 'one question for you..'.
You say, 'why have you not asked Tynian for restoration?'.

Gaul says (in common), 'I did actually'.
Gaul says (in common), 'earlier today'.
Gaul says (in common), 'he was busy coding I think'.
Gaul says (in common), 'why I hadn't asked before though...'.

You chuckle.

> unlock up
*Click*
> open up
You open the pattern.

Gaul says (in common), 'I suppose I assumed it wasn't possible after so long a time'.

Cordir gestures upward.

> up
Somewhere in the Pattern
[Exits: down]

### [Somewhere, Gaul says (in common), 'I mean there must be several characters that would love to come back']

Gaul arrives from below.

You say, 'Almost anything is possible.'.
You say, 'And you have dwelt within this realm more recently than they.'.
You say, 'Jahiliya... Syrinx... they are gone.'.

Gaul nods.

You say, 'But you.. might not be.'.

You close the pattern.
You ponder the question.

Gaul says (in common), 'I will ask again'.

You say, 'You have been playing TFC longer than I, or my beloved...'.
You say, 'so the interview is very very simple for you.'.

Gaul sits down and thinks deeply.

You say, 'The point of the interivew is to get a feel for the moral structure of the applicant.'.

Gaul nods.
Gaul smiles happily.

You say, 'I know yours, better than most applicants.'.
You say, 'The goal is to determine if they'll do anything to bring harm to the following, through lack of char sep...'.
You say, 'or helping the bad guys. Yes, there are spies in followings these days, sadly.'.

Gaul nods.

You say, 'they scope out targets for their friends, and message the info.'.
You say, 'The interview talks about bad apples spoiling the barrel... asks if applicants feel they can sustain the reputation and hard work of the rest of Fate.'.
You say, 'I don't have those concerns with you. Not one whit. Not one iota.'.

Gaul smiles happily.
Gaul says (in common), 'I don't give my oath lightly'.

You nod.
You say, 'I know.'.

Gaul says (in common), 'I was Nalya's last follower, Rhina's too'.
Gaul sits down and thinks deeply.

You say, 'That I believe.'.

Gaul says (in common), 'actually I think Jahliya was Nalya's very last'.
Gaul says (in common), 'but anyway'.

You say, 'And the interview is completed. '.

You giggle.

Gaul chuckles, evidently amused.

You say, 'Like I said, it was nothing more than a formality.'.

Gaul says (in common), 'is this room info free?'.

You say, 'no, what you say out loud can be infod'.
You say, 'tells cannot'.

(A private conversation removed)

Gaul says (in common), 'that's all I wanted to say on that :)'.
Gaul nods.

You grin mischievously.
You say, 'You are more welcome here than you know.'.
You say, 'I sent an anguished note to my Chosen'.

Gaul smiles happily.

> 2 players.
Dwa [ Implementor ] Tynian: (AFW/AFK)
Hum [ Triat Weaver ] Cordir, Lady of Fate, oathed to the Stormreaver <Inv 70>

Boromir cants, 'Good Evening Lord Tynian *bow*'.

You say, 'is now a good time to ask him?'.

Jukai gossips (in common), '(Raspy voice) Greetings lord Tynian'.

Lexie cants, 'hi tynian'.

Gaul says (in common), 'him?'.
Gaul says (in common), 'oh tyn'.

Tynian gossips, 'Greetings, all'.

Cordir points to the Great Dwarf in the Sky.

Tynian cants, 'And hello, thieves'.

Allanon cants, 'hey'.
Boromir cants, ':)'.

Aristaeus gossips (in common), 'Greetings, High Lord Tynian.'.

Daelin gossips (in common), 'You feeling ok Jukai?'.
Daelin gossips (in common), 'your voice is sounding a little raspy'.

Silence cants, '*bow*'.

Gaul says (in common), 'he'll check.'.

You say, 'do you want to wait until you know?'.

Gaul says (in common), 'it's been too long, no backup'.

You wince. Ouch!

Gaul smiles happily.

You say, 'I"m really sorry to hear that'.

Gaul says (in common), 'it's what I kind of assumed'.
Gaul says (in common), 'so no harm done'.

You nod.
You say, 'Okay.'.

You say, 'shall we travel to the sigil, then?'.

Gaul nods.

Gaul opens the pattern.

Gaul leaves down.
You follow Gaul.
The Sanctuary of Fate
[Exits: north up]
A small weaving loom is barely visible amidst the trees.
Gaul is here.
(Hide) A distressingly large, shiny black spider weaves webs here.

(Gaul heads towards the Citadel, but finds that he has no light source. So he heads back to Midgaard, buys a lantern, and travels through the Whitefrost once more to the dark caves of Dwarvenhold and the Citadel. Cordir heads to the Sigil on her own.)

End of the Granite Cavern
[Exits: south down]
(Invis) (Light Cyan Aura) Ihsahn is resting here.

Gaul yells (in common), 'hehe'.

Ihsahn yells (in common), ':)'.

You smile happily.

Ihsahn bows before you.

Abe arrives from the south.

You smile happily.

Abe utters the words, 'summon'.
Gaul arrives suddenly.

Boromir yells (in common), '?'.

Gaul says (in common), 'oh'.

Ihsahn beams a smile at Gaul.

Abe utters the words, 'summon'.
Abe utters the words, 'summon'.

Avatarr ftells, 'haya guys:)'.

You ftell, 'Boro, come to the Sigil?'.

Abe utters the words, 'summon'.

Gaul smirks.
Gaul says (in common), 'confused me'.

Abe rests.

Ihsahn ftells, 'Hello Avatarr :)'.

Gaul blushes.

You ftell, 'hi Avatarr, we're gathering at the Sigil for a welcoming'.

Gaul says (in common), 'i found it alright last night'.

Avatarr ftells, 'hrmm could you portal me there please im on telenet:('.
You ftell, 'I'm not allowed to.'.
Avatarr ftells, ':('.

Gaul bows before Ihsahn.

Boromir ftells, 'I'll try ...'.

Avatarr ftells, 'cool:)'.

Abe ftells, 'what's your ht, Ava?'.
Avatarr ftells, 'ht?'.
Abe ftells, 'hometown'.

The larval polyp arrives from the south.
The larval polyp fades into existence.
Gaul's armor deflects the larval polyp's attack.

Gaul's crush hits the larval polyp.
Gaul's armor deflects the larval polyp's attack.

Abe fades into existence.
Abe rescues Gaul!

Abe's pound maims the larval polyp!
The larval polyp is DEAD!!
You hear the larval polyp's death cry.
Abe gets 48 gold coins from the corpse of the larval polyp.

Gaul blushes.

Avatarr ftells, 'mithas'.

Gaul chuckles, evidently amused.

Abe's steak made from larval polyp looks very filling.

You say, 'one of the slight difficulties of this place.'.

End of the Granite Cavern
[Exits: south down]
This is the Last Bore, the tunnel that connected the Plaza to the
black caverns of N'Kai. Stong winds howl here, flowing into small
holes in the ground. The source of the winds is a mystery - there
SHOULDN'T be any wind ... yet it rages like a storm here ...

A Marker Slab has been erected in the center of the room.
The Sigil Draktha floats in the air here, warding the cave below.
A steak of larval polyp catches your eye.
(Red Aura) The tooth of a flying polyp lies here.
Gaul is here.
(Hide) (Light Cyan Aura) Abe is here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Ihsahn is resting here.

You say, 'it will be only a moment while a few others join us'.

Abe ftells, 'meet took in a sec'.
Abe leaves south.

Gaul says (in common), '"Abe" is a pet?'.

You blink.

Ihsahn grins mischievously.

Avatarr ftells, 'sure:)'.

You say, 'er, I wouldn't say that...'.

Gaul chuckles, evidently amused.

You say, 'more a force of nature or an immovable object.'.

Gaul stops using a pair of reinforced boots.
Gaul dips his toes into the hole.

Boromir appears out of nowhere.

Gaul shivers uncomfortably.
Gaul wears a pair of reinforced boots on his feet.

Gaul bows deeply.

Boromir grins mischievously at Ihsahn.
Boromir bows before you.

You say, 'They'll be here in just a moment.'.

l
End of the Granite Cavern
[Exits: south down]
This is the Last Bore, the tunnel that connected the Plaza to the
black caverns of N'Kai. Stong winds howl here, flowing into small
holes in the ground. The source of the winds is a mystery - there
SHOULDN'T be any wind ... yet it rages like a storm here ...

A Marker Slab has been erected in the center of the room.
The Sigil Draktha floats in the air here, warding the cave below.
A steak of larval polyp catches your eye.
(Red Aura) The tooth of a flying polyp lies here.
(Invis) (Light Cyan Aura) Boromir is here.
Gaul is here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Ihsahn is resting here.

Gaul nods.

Boromir gets steak made from larval polyp.
Boromir eats steak made from larval polyp.

Gaul is nothing if not patient.

Boromir gives the Flame of the One Dwarf to Ihsahn.

You smile happily.
You nod.

Ihsahn thanks Boromir heartily.

Boromir bows deeply.

Ihsahn stops using a ball of bright purple light.
Ihsahn lights the Flame of the One Dwarf and holds it.

Abe arrives from the south.
Avatarr arrives from the south.

Boromir ftells, 'in zone'.

Gaul bows before Avatarr.

Avatarr smiles happily.
Avatarr bows deeply.

Boromir bows before Avatarr.

Boromir ftells, 'I will go last so I can alrm here'.

The air becomes still.
A slight radiance illuminates the sigil at your feet.

A Marker Slab has been erected in the center of the room.
The Sigil Draktha floats in the air here, warding the cave below.
(Red Aura) The tooth of a flying polyp lies here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Avatarr is here.
(Hide) (Light Cyan Aura) Abe is here.
(Invis) (Light Cyan Aura) Boromir is here.
Gaul is here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Ihsahn is resting here.

You say, 'Welcome, all, to the Sigil Draktha.'.
You say, 'This is a holy place of the Triat faith, first brought to this world by Thaygar.'.
You say, 'It has grown and changed, but always with three core elements: the Weaver, the Wyrm and the Wyld.'.

You say, 'This place, this sigil, is the symbol of the Wyrm.'.

Gaul nods.

You say, 'N'Kai itself, a place of challenge and growth.'.

You say, 'We come here, to give oath, because that in itself is a rite of passage.'.

You say, 'Life is not without risks'.

Clue steps quietly from the portal, opens her journal, and readies a writing quill.

You say, 'it is in facing those risks, undertaking danger on behalf of others, that we can truly grow.'.

Clue smiles happily.

Gaul smiles happily.
Gaul bows before Clue.

Avatarr bows before Clue.
Boromir bows before Clue.

You say, 'to move beyond the growth and knowledge into the perseverance that is Weaver.'.

Avatarr smiles happily.

A torch goes out.

Clue gossips, 'greetings, TFC'.

You say, 'I asked Lady Clue to join us, that she, as the Wyrm Incarna, might bless this rite of passage and joining.'.

Boromir cants, 'Good Evening Lady Clue *bow*'.

Abe makes a complicated-looking gesture.
Abe twiddles his thumbs and a ball of bright purple light appears.

Ihsahn ftells, 'It seems my corpse has been retrieved, may I be excused to get it before it decays?'.

Aristaeus gossips (in common), 'Greetings, Lady Wyrm. '.
Bashur gossips (in ogre), 'hey i want a smoked fish too'.

You ftell, 'please do'.

You [GS] tell Allanon, '*blink* '.

Ihsahn leaves south.

Boromir ftells, 'cool :) '.

Gaul gets a ball of bright purple light.
Gaul lights a ball of bright purple light and holds it.

Bashur gossips (in ogre), '*grunt*'.

Allanon tells you (in common), ':-)'.
You [GS] tell Allanon, 'Did you just do what I think you just did?'.

Gaul grins wickedly.
Boromir grins mischievously.

You say, 'Will you descend into the dangers of N'Kai, and face the trial of passage there?'.

Gaul nods.

Allanon tells you (in common), 'lexie did most of the work'.

Boromir indicates he will be last.

You say, 'Lady Clue, would you open the Sigil?'.

A Marker Slab has been erected in the center of the room.
The Sigil Draktha floats in the air here, warding the cave below.
(Red Aura) The tooth of a flying polyp lies here.
(Intense Light Blue Aura) Clue is here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Avatarr is here.
(Hide) (Light Cyan Aura) Abe is here.
(Invis) (Light Cyan Aura) Boromir is here.
Gaul is here.

Clue reaches out to touch the Sigil.

You [GS] tell Allanon, 'Once more, we are in your debt.'.

Clue leaves down.
Abe leaves down.
Avatarr leaves down.
Gaul leaves down.
You follow Gaul.

Cave Conjoining N'Kai
[Exits: north]
Gaul is here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Avatarr is here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Abe is here.
(Intense Light Blue Aura) Clue is here.

You nod.
You smile happily.

You ftell, 'ok, Boro'.
Boromir ftells, '*bow*'.

You say, 'Welcome to N'Kai the Black.'.
You say, 'the forge of souls'.

Boromir appears out of nowhere.
Boromir bows deeply.
Boromir utters the words, 'alarm'.

You say, 'most sacred of all places to the Triat.'.

Gaul says (in common), 'not so bad, aside from the dried pool of blood'.

You say, 'This is a place of danger and learning'.
You say, 'and yes.. of death.'.

Avatarr licks his lips.

Cordir looks down at the blood sadly.

Gaul says (in common), 'I don't fear deth'.
Gaul says (in common), 'death either'.

You nod.

Allanon tells you (in common), 'my pleasure'.
Allanon tells you (in common), 'night'.
You [GS] tell Allanon, 'Be well :-)'.

You say, 'Your heart has ever been that of a hero.'.

You say, 'Gaul Stone, I am honored beyond measure that you would come here, in earnest endeavor to join Fate.'.

You say, 'And I know that you have spoken to specific Chosen about being Sponsored.'.

Gaul says (in common), 'I am honored that you would have me join'.

You say, 'I would ask if there are others present who would stand in that capacity.'.

Boromir ftells, 'to quite pheonix .. I dont mind death .. just dont want to be there when it happens :) '.

Abe nods.
Boromir steps forward.
Boromir says (in common), 'I will'.

You nod.

Gaul thanks Boromir heartily.

You say, 'I thought as much.'.

Boromir bows before Gaul.

Cordir smiles at both Abe and Boromir.

Gaul smiles happily.

You say, 'You have won many friends over the years.'.
You say, 'The quest, I left as your choice.'.
You say, 'Yet, some parts, I simply had to waive.'.

Gaul smiles happily.

Boromir looks at his feet.

You say, 'Anyone who has aided me as a mortal, when *I* was a newbie...'.
You say, 'Does *NOT* have to serve the time.'.

Gaul chuckles, evidently amused.

You say, 'I think most here have known someone you helped at some point.'.
You say, 'or been that very person.'.

Clue beams a smile at Gaul.

You say, 'Would you please state your three geasa?'.

A small black widow spider creeps out of the shadows.

It approaches Gaul, and stops right by his foot, looking up at him.

Boromir chuckles, evidently amused.

Gaul says (in common), 'vow to bring no agressive and deliberate harm to any Natural creature, beyond self defense of my being'.

Gaul says (in common), 'this in deference to my Drudic past'.

The spider nods.

You nod.
You say, 'Witnessed.'.

Boromir ftells, 'hmmm how will he level? '.
You ftell, 'unnatural creatures. Goblins. Orcs, etc.'.
Avatarr ftells, 'ack the person who owns this comp needs it:( i gtg be safe all:)'.
You ftell, 'take care'.

Avatarr disappears suddenly.

Gaul says (in common), 'I vow to keep on my person one or more "newbie kits" containing at least a bag, some food, water skin, and coins'.

Avatarr ftells, 'thanks :)'.
Boromir ftells, 'someone just tripped all my alarms '.
Ihsahn ftells, 'Yeah, that was me, sorry'.
You ftell, 'we are safe.'.
Boromir ftells, 'oh ok'.

The spider nods.
You nod.
You say, 'witnessed'.

Gaul says (in common), 'This for the purpose that I may aid any newbie, anywhere, any time'.

You nod.
You say, 'and your third?'.

Boromir ftells, 'the last room is darkened .. :) .. just go down'.

Ihsahn appears out of nowhere.
Ihsahn smiles happily.

Boromir utters the words, 'alarm'.

Gaul says (in common), 'I also pledge an oath of non aggression towards other sentient beings. With the caviat that I may feel called to come to the aid of another in need'.

You smile at Ihsahn.
Boromir grins mischievously at Ihsahn.

You say, 'To defend, but never aggress?'.

Gaul says (in common), 'I shall never seek out retribution'.
Gaul nods in recognition to you.

Boromir raises an eyebrow.

You nod.

Gaul says (in common), 'that works too'.

You say, 'Witnessed'.

Abe says (in common), 'Others will do so on your behalf'.
Abe nods in recognition to Gaul.

Gaul smiles happily.

Boromir points over there.

Gaul says (in common), 'I won't judge those who feel so called'.

Boromir grins mischievously.
Boromir smiles slighlty.

Cordir chuckles softly.

Cordir taps three sheets of parchment, covered in a fine, neat calligraphy, and bound by a leaf-green ribbon.

Gaul says (in common), 'is it time for a little death then?'.

You say, 'I received your life's tale, and read it with pleasure.'.

Gaul nods.

You say, 'And you have exceeded the level requirements and title requirements.'.

Gaul says (in common), 'I am no scribe, but it was refreshing to condense so long a tale'.

You say, 'The interview... was dealt with quickly as well.'.

Boromir smiles to himself.

You say, 'with four sponsors... that element is more than addressed.'.

You say, 'And therefore, I concur the quest is completed well and thoroughly and to my satisfaction.'.

Gaul nods.
Gaul bows deeply.

You say, 'Your last opportunity to heed the advice of others, Gaul...'.

Gaul shakes his head.

Boromir smiles to himself.

You say, 'Is it your wish to join with us, and become one of Fate?'.

Gaul says (in common), 'I follow my heart'.

Abe says (in common), 'Oh I want an 'others' name list, too.'.
Abe nods at himself; he must be getting senile.

Gaul says (in common), 'with all my heart'.

Boromir chuckles at Abe's joke.

You say, 'Then I ask you to give me your hands.'.

You ftell, 'Everyone emote that you step forward and put your hand on Gaul's shoulder, please?'.

Abe pats Gaul on his back.

Gaul gives over his hands to Cordir, trying to hide the shakes.

Boromir steps forward and lightly puts his hands on gauls shoulders.

Ihsahn steps forward and puts his lays his hand on Gauls shoulder.

You say, 'Gaul Stone, do you swear to obey the lawfully given instructions of the Immortals of this realm, and the laws set forth here?'.

Ihsahn mumbles.

Gaul says (in common), 'yes'.

You say, 'Gaul, do you further swear to obey the lawfully given instructions of my Ordained and Council, and the laws set forth for the Chosen?'.

Gaul says (in common), 'I swear'.

You say, 'and most importantly, will you swear to ever uphold your concience, and speak when you feel injustice is wrought, from within or from without?'.

Gaul says (in common), 'without exception, yes'.

You smile happily.
You nod.
You say, 'Then I ask you to give me your oath of worship'.

Gaul now worships you!

Cordir closes her eyes, and the aura around her intensifies.

Gaul heaves a sigh of relief.

The aura of the Chosen touching Gaul flares as well.

> accept gaul
You have accepted Gaul into your following.

The aura flows over Gaul, changing it forever.

You ftell, 'welcome to the CHosen of Fate!'.

You smile happily.

Boromir ftells, 'welcome Gaul.. and congratulations !! '.

You say, 'welcome!'.

Clue adds to her Sister's Aura.

Ihsahn ftells, 'Welcome, Gaul!'.

Cordir beams incandescently.

Gaul ftells, 'Thank you everyone. :)'.

You smile at Clue.
You say, 'My thanks, Clue'.

Gaul bows before Clue.

Abe hugs Gaul.

Gaul chuckles, evidently amused.

You say, 'Your blessing and presence in this makes it all the more special.'.

Abe hugs Clue.

Clue says, 'gratz, Gaul'.

You say, 'I have the tradition of summoning my people 'home'...'.

Gaul says (in common), 'thank you'.

You say, 'shall we?'.

Ihsahn smiles happily.

Abe nods.

The Sanctuary of Fate
[Exits: north up]
A small weaving loom is barely visible amidst the trees.
(Hide) A distressingly large, shiny black spider weaves webs here.

4 players.
Hum [ Ra:30 Cl:30 Th:30 ] Abe Stormreaver: Sentry to the Chosen of Fate
Hum [       Wa:13       ] Gaul Stone seeks his place within the Pattern.
Elf [ Ma:24 Th:25 Ra:25 ] Boromir Ambassador of Fate...Taoiseach...*Wyrm*
Elf [ Wa:21 Ma:20 Th:20 ] Ihsahn, Chosen Seeker of Fate.

c sum gaul
Gaul arrives suddenly.

> c sum boromir
Boromir arrives suddenly.

> c sum ihsahn
Ihsahn arrives suddenly.

> c sum abe
Abe arrives suddenly.

Gaul says (in common), 'oh'.

Clue steps quietly from the portal, opens her journal, and readies a writing quill.

You smile happily.

Boromir chuckles, evidently amused.
Boromir bows before you.

Abe looks at Gaul.

You say, 'Other traditions include an immediate demand of your eq list.'.
You say, 'I'm very vain, and I like my people to be dressed well.'.

Gaul says (in common), 'that wasn't what I expected'.

Boromir ftells, 'always like Air Cordir'.

Gaul says (in common), 'I was eyes the hole and judging my odds'.
Gaul snickers softly.

Abe says (in common), 'sit tight, Gaulie'.
Abe leaves north.

Boromir ftells, 'much better than Air Boromir'.

Gaul says (in common), 'was thinking of setting wimpy to 200 etc'.

Boromir ftells, ':) '.

Gaul snickers softly.
Gaul rests.

You say, 'I do ask that you familiarize yourself with the contents of the Board list..'.

You say, 'especially the Anathema list.'.

Gaul says (in common), 'ok'.

Gaul's sores fester.
Gaul's disease injures himself.

You say, 'we do not aid anyone on the Anathema list, save for curing disease, which is the greater evil.'.

Boromir indicates gaul should use 'Board read.
Boromir grins mischievously.

Gaul says (in common), 'not an omen right? :)'.

You say, 'To be Anathema, they must have attacked thrice or or killed a Chosen'.

You shake your head.
Boromir shakes his head.

> c 'cure disease' gaul
> c immunity gaul
Ok.
Ok.

Gaul chuckles, evidently amused.
Gaul thanks you heartily.

You say, 'I also ask...'.
You say, 'and this is hard for some...'.
You say, 'that you ask me for help.'.
You say, 'I believe the relationship is one of reciprocity'.

Boromir grins mischievously.

Clue blushes.

You say, 'You give me your trust. I give you mine. '.

Gaul says (in common), 'I will try :)'.

Boromir beams a smile at Clue.

Gaul says (in common), 'to ask for help as needed I mean'.

You say, 'you give aid to one another... and i do the same.'.

You nod in recognition to Gaul.

Clue says, 'i was one who found it hard to ask'.

You nod in recognition to Clue.
You say, 'indeed'.

Gaul nods.

Boromir says (in common), 'nore hard headed than I am .. '.

You say, 'Persephone, Furnock, many have had that difficulty'.

Boromir says (in common), 'sometimes :) '.
Boromir bows before Clue.

You say, 'but that's one of the greatest joys of immortality for me.'.
You say, 'helping my people, through equipment, spells, whatever I can do.'.

Boromir says (in common), 'hard headed people?'.

You say, 'OH, and it also comes with perks like descriptions, calling cards, portraits, etc.'.

You say, 'no, Boro...'.
You poke him in the ribs.

Gaul smiles happily.

Boromir pokes you in the ribs.

You say, 'If you would, please put 'fate' somewhere in your title.'.

Gaul nods.

You say, 'if you wish to honor Rhina and Nalya, I would find that perfectly appropriate, as well.'.

Gaul shakes his head.
Gaul says (in common), 'not tonight anyway'.
Gaul says (in common), 'but appreciated'.

You say, 'As you wish. '.
You ponder the question.

Cordir drops the Official Goddess Doing Ritual face, and bounces with glee.
You say, 'WOOOT!@!!!!'.
You say, 'GAUL IS IN FATE!!!'.
You say, 'WOOT!!!'.
> dance
Feels silly, doesn't it?
> bounce
BOIINNNNNNGG!

Gaul says (in common), 'accepts his fate is a little "fatalistic" huh :)'.

You grin mischievously.

Gaul snickers with you about your shared secret.

BOIINNNNNNGG!

Ihsahn grins mischievously.

You wiggle your bottom.

Abe arrives from the north.
Abe looks at Gaul.

Ihsahn winks suggestively.

Clue hugs Gaul.

You grin mischievously.

Abe gives a war banner to Gaul.
Gaul stops using a ball of bright purple light.
Gaul lights a war banner and holds it.
Gaul smiles happily.

You say, 'very happy to have you. :-)'.

Gaul says (in common), 'happy to be had :)'.

Charles arrives from the north.

You say, 'Hello, Charles'.

Abe spanks Charles playfully.

Charles says (in common), 'Don't mind me being here?'.

You say, 'Not at all...'.

Charles nods.
Charles smiles happily.

You say, 'Every Tiger was given invitation to rest here, when Lord Tripper departed'.

Clue says, 'hello, Charles'.

Charles bows deeply.

You say, 'And you are certainly welcome'.

Gaul prays, 'I will strive to break my new habit of saccing from inventory hehe'.

Charles beams a smile at Clue.

Clue says, 'Tigers are also welcomed to rest in my Refuge, as needed'.

You [GS] tell Gaul, '*giggle* That would be appreciated :-)'.
You [GS] tell Gaul, '*Ducks the flying eq*'.

You say, 'Gaul, we definately need to address your equipment'.

Gaul says (in common), 'yes'.

(Big Snippage)

Gaul says (in common), 'you do realize I'm dumb as rocks right?'.

You nod.

Gaul says (in common), 'of course you do'.
Gaul smiles happily.

You say, 'why do you think I'm breakin out the big stuff. :-)'.

Abe says (in common), 'No i'm dumb. Dumb as a box of shoelaces.'.

You say, 'Abe, dear...'.
You say, 'He's worse off than you are.'.

Abe winces. Ouch!

Charles grins wickedly at Abe.

Abe chuckles, evidently amused.

Gaul nods.

(End Log)

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