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Post by Admin on Jan 30, 2023 5:38:20 GMT
Will be started tomorrow.
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Post by Admin on Feb 1, 2023 6:50:07 GMT
When wounded and fatigued, the feel of cool rain is a welcome balm to burning flesh. The tough lumps of cobblestones are less so. A rivulet of rainwater running up your nose least enjoyable of all.
"What happened here?"
"Dunno, he wasn't there a minute ago."
"Couldn't have fallen from the sky."
"Maybe he used one of the card things? My sister once saw one of 'em looking at one, then he disappeared from right in front of her eyes."
"Yeah, but then where is it - oh, wait, I see it over there."
"Let me have a look!"
"Me first. I am the sergeant, after all.
"Hmm, not very exciting, just the place we stand in every day. I was hoping for a Llewella."
"I hear that old Dik has a couple of Llewellas; Maybe you could trade this card for one of his."
"If I do, it'd better be soon before my kid puts this one in the spokes of his bike.
"So, how does this work?"
"You just gotta stare at it."
"Gordon Bennet, what do you think I'm doing, you wally? Oh wait, I see; you have to look through the picture. Yes, I'm seeing it now. It's gone all real-like."
"Look through?"
"Yeah, remember those three-dee paintings Barrett brought back a few years back? Just like that."
"Oh yeah, those were great!"
"For a day or two. How many times can you go cross-eyed looking at a tree? Short fad, that one. At least Barrett made a few bucks out of the deal."
"Look! You can see us in there!"
"Oh yeah, brilliant."
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"Um, Del, what about this guy?"
"Who cares, he's done for and I'm going to get my hands on a Llewella rookie card!"
"But he just moved."
"No, he didn't"
"It's true! His hand just did this-"
"That's hardly evidence of his being alive. Could have been the wind."
"The wind?! There's barely a breeze tonight."
"A gust. One little gust. Is that too much to ask."
"Now he's made a noise."
"That does it. Now we gotta do something with him. I always have the worst luck."
"Should we carry him in?"
"Look at him! He's bleeding thirty stone if he's an ounce. Best we could do is maybe drag him in."
Brain dimly feels being dragged over the cable stones, then bumped on four steps, then the smooth cool feeling of marble under him.
"If you can carry him, then you can have him. Infirmary or morgue, the doctor can decide. We have to get back out on guard duty."
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Post by Brian on Feb 1, 2023 9:50:27 GMT
I cough a bit " Infirmary " I say firmly. " The Washer of the Ford hasnt come to claim my clothes yet. " I make an effort to try and stand under my own power. I try to orient myself if I am on Amber's streets or if I went somewhere else....way my luck has been somewhere else is possible
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Post by Admin on Feb 5, 2023 3:48:57 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/PTPGL99/nun~png Brian is too weak to stand fully. He falls back down to the floor. Visions of the Unicorn fill his mind. "We have no infirmary here, Lord Brian," a woman's voice says. "Your blood is welcome in this hallowed place. We will attend to your injuries."Brian succumbs to the darkness. He awakens in a bed in a stone cell. His sword leans against a wall near a stand with a pitcher and a glass. A small painting of the Unicorn hangs on the wall. He feels very weak. "What is that armour you wear? We were unable to remove it and so were unable to treat the worst of your wounds. It is a miracle that you survived. All praise to the Unicorn!" the woman says as she enters the room. |
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Post by Brian on Feb 5, 2023 4:12:33 GMT
" The Armor of Ayalos? " I chuckle softly "It and the sword are two pieces of magic I recovered in my home. " I look at the woman " Who do I have the pleasure of speaking to? And Where am I exactly..." I look at the picture of the Unicorn.
Yes.....the totem they worship here..... A temple or hermitage perhaps?
The doctors that went to mend my heart were able to take it off. I absently rub the armor
~Is she not to be trusted?~
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Post by Admin on Feb 5, 2023 4:31:24 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/PTPGL99/nun~png "I am Sister Ret. You are in the Shrine of the Unicorn. The holy protectors brought you in after you appeared in the courtyard."The Shrine of the Unicorn is a massive cathedral across the plaza from Castle Amber. |
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Post by Brian on Feb 5, 2023 4:37:37 GMT
I nod to her "Sister, you should give them my thanks. I was wondering if you could provide me with some education. While I imagine the faith of the Druids back home is similar.....I don't know of the faith of the Unicorn. My blood only found its way home by well....I believe by some design. Could you do me the service of teaching me what your church teaches?"
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Post by Admin on Feb 5, 2023 4:50:19 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/PTPGL99/nun~png Fortunately, Brian needs rest as the sister begins to describe the church as only the truly devout or completely obsessed can. She starts by saying all shadows were created in the hoofprints of the Unicorn, but it doesn't take long before she starts in on a long monologue about the schism between those who believe the Grove of the Unicorn is the holiest site in Amber and those who say the castle is the home of the Unicorn's avatars and should be the centre of the Church. There is also a split between those who consider Dworkin the founder of the faith and those who call Oberon the first. Do his ears perk up when she speaks of the holy war to come when the heretics are slaughtered in the name of the Unicorn? |
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Post by Brian on Feb 5, 2023 5:05:27 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/PTPGL99/nun~png Fortunately, Brian needs rest as the sister begins to describe the church as only the truly devout or completely obsessed can. She starts by saying all shadows were created in the hoofprints of the Unicorn, but it doesn't take long before she starts in on a long monologue about the schism between those who believe the Grove of the Unicorn is the holiest site in Amber and those who say the castle is the home of the Unicorn's avatars and should be the centre of the Church. There is also a split between those who consider Dworkin the founder of the faith and those who call Oberon the first. Do his ears perk up when she speaks of the holy war to come when the heretics are slaughtered in the name of the Unicorn? They do. Brian had heard of such things before.
"Yes....I met one of your believers. Called himself a son of Random.....called me Cousin. How does one such as myself be so honored as to be known of as a cousin when they don't know." I point towards the castle "Much of anything about me. How did you come to know of me?"
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Post by Admin on Feb 5, 2023 5:23:39 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/PTPGL99/nun~png "You are an outlander who came and walked the map of the Unicorn's mind. All have heard of the feat which reveals you as an avatar of the Unicorn. You have spilt your holy living blood on your church's ground announcing you as the Great Saint of the Church of the Unicorn, the one who will cleanse Amber of the heretics and unbelievers," she says in religious fervour. |
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Post by Brian on Feb 5, 2023 5:29:00 GMT
"You are right....Amber is troubled. And Flame is often a good medical treatment. But flame applied improperly kills. How do you know the will of the unicorn directs your fire?"
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Post by Admin on Feb 5, 2023 5:43:24 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/PTPGL99/nun~png "Faith, Sainted one. The same faith as yours." |
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Post by Brian on Feb 5, 2023 5:53:31 GMT
" I was hoping for a Prophet. Those are normally more straightforward to deal with than faith." I smile. " Tell me then...Why is it the other....Avatars you speak of....why have they been reticent to embrace me?"
"Also you would not know a Coy would you?" I describe the architect of Diega and Eshanta's woe
I reach for the armor and try to focus on its consciousness. I try to see if I can get some sort of a FEELING Much like the sword has given me feelings of late....see if the Armor can give me a feeling as to why it protected me from the weird religious folks |
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Post by Admin on Feb 5, 2023 6:37:35 GMT
"Every one of the so-called prophets has tried to break the Church or profane the Book of the Unicorn. They were all riven on the Horn of the Unicorn.
"It is not my place to speak for the many faces of the Unicorn.
"That name is known to us, but he has never come to the church. If you wish to learn your other voices, pray more often and dedicate more of your works to the Church."
The armor feels and says nothing.
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Post by Brian on Feb 5, 2023 11:10:23 GMT
hmmm....why did you refuse to come off for them.....
"Do you have a copy of this book of the Unicorn I may have?"
I think its time for me to cross the street to the castle
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