Come through door with shiny in open place. Step from room to hill here and smell pie!  Pie very good! Many thank you.

Apple Cider is of no interest, the pie slice is gone in an instant.

Stenet mutters something in dwarvish... and then realizing he said it out loud, says it again in Aralaise, "The only ideals are the gods from which flow all purpose in life."





OOC:  This >< close...

00:01, Today: Stenet Fjall rolled 8 using 3d6.  IQ 6 (Stat 12 - 6 default), Platonic Ideals.

As a country bumpkin type, Goran isn't at all familiar with the finer points of philosophy.  He mumbles to himself "...plato...?  ...time standing still...?"

Then he shakes his head slightly, as if he had hurt something or had water to shake off his nose.

[Private to GM: Almost a critical fail.  He's about as clueless as clueless can be.  Just short of knowing exactly what they are talking about ,and interpreting it completely wrong.
10:35, Today: Secret Roll: Goran the Marked rolled 16 using 3d6.  Default philosophy 7]

In reply to Goran the Marked (msg # 478):

Sending your confusion, the crone smiles gently.
"This place is always autumn,  and time flows from a fresh harvest of fruit to the last harvest of the year and back again. In truth, we do need to trade periodically with Summer in order to get flour and spices for baking, but we manage that easily. Young Becca loves this season and Caren  likes the cool air, and I am in the late Autumn of my life, so the place fits us each well."

In reply to Older witch (msg # 479):

Hograth was indeed confused initially, but at the old woman's words, his mind seems to settle.

"So you all belong here in a place that represents Autumn all too well. That is good, and indicates this place has not been corrupted. The temple through the gate had indeed been corrupted, and we were concerned how far this corruption had spread."

He sits back and enjoys the Cider, the pie and the company.

"So tell me more about this place and the inhabitants. Is there anyone new?"

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 480):

"The sun is fading in Autumn. Only Winter is worse in my opinion. Summer, now there is a season to love...ah, but each to their own."

He goes in to enjoy their company all the same...

Goran finds himself a little bit skeptical yet, but does notice that the rest of his group appears to be relaxing.  He has to admit that this does look innocent on the surface, and he's willing to take the environment at face value.  However, he remains somewhat guarded, and remains vigilent in case the signs change.

Stenet remains steadfastly vigilant, and on guard.

In reply to Stenet Fjall (msg # 483):

"Truly, on Samhain the walls get thin, and plenty of fey and spirits abound, and perhaps..."

In reply to Younger witch (msg # 484):

"I wouldn't speculate on what kind uf spirits until you study more lore, Becky."

In reply to Mature witch (msg # 485):

"And Karen,  you needn't admonish her so. He are a moon away from that part of the cycle, gentlemen, and there is more than one way into this place even when the season is not at its peak.
Thi gs do get in, from time to time, even Things, on occasion, which is why our little circle has so much experience with Banishment, doncha know."

In reply to Older witch (msg # 486):

"That is perhaps something I should ask Helios for. But it is good to hear that you are well versed in it..."

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 487):

"Indeed. That does give us some comfort. Pity those on the other side of the gate were not. Is there any way we can help keep the evil ones out?"

Goran's ears perk up at the comment made by the older witch.  He knew how they did things up in the hills, but This was a far different realm.  The religious content was his life.  He found the subject interesting when others might not.  Thus, he feels compelled to ask a follow up question.  "How do you do your exorcisms?  I usually start with prayers to Hors, chanting, and I cleanse some water for use in the holy ritual......."

OOC I don't personally know the proper method for exorcisms, much less how they would do it in Shevnia.  Please fill in any detail that would be apropriate.  The real intent was for Goran to compare notes with the witches.  It's a way for him to learn something, and also get a better appraisal of their religious views.  That's the main reason why he, and most of the group, are here.

Also Hograth and or Melchizadek, he can teach you the Shevnian Exorcism.  Not sure how different that would be to Hades, so it may or may not help.
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Upon hearing the witches were versed in banishing magic, Stenet doesn't seem to be casting as many fierce glances their way, but he is still remaining on guard near the door.

In reply to Goran the Marked (msg # 489):

"Usually I smudge with white sage incense, and ring a bell..."

In reply to Younger witch (msg # 491):

"and snuff a candle, and slam the book shut admfter reading the invocation against encroaching shadow. If you know the name of the spirit, it can be burned and the ashes scattered..."

In reply to Mature witch (msg # 492):

"It doesn't hurt to have a prepared magic circle of protection to activate, to keep spirits and extraplanar creatures at bay, addressing the four elements and the nature of spirit as well. I would demonsteate the banishing, but it woulsd cast the lot of you out."

In reply to Narrator (msg # 493):

"Could it not also effect yourselves? Are you native to this plane?"

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 494):

"I came to this place as a young maiden, eventually became a matron and took on an apprentice,  who now has an apprentice  of her own."

In reply to Older witch (msg # 495):

"So Banish could effect yourselves as well?"

Goran cocks his head sideways a hair, and then shakes his head somewhat uncertainly.  "I believe she tried to say that they are naturalized, in a manner of speaking.  This is their home now, so they would not be banished.  That is how I heard their explanation."

In reply to Goran the Marked (msg # 497):

Hograth looks to the witches for confirmation, with some concern...

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 498):

"We have made ritual bond with this place, and the spell considers us to be native to this plane."

In reply to Older witch (msg # 499):

"Ah, good. Is that something anyone, or anything, can do?"