In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 50):

Aoife likewise stays quiet while they pray.

In reply to Aoife (msg # 51):

The prayers continue for a timee, and Kalima politely  stepsback and out of the field of vision of the prostrated worshipers.

Jolinds spends a little time wracking her brains for anything she may have read, been taught or otherwise heard of in relation to demons that fits the pattern of events displayed here.
When others step back she then utters prayers in her own mystical language: a prayer for Mage Sight. She then looks around to see if she can perceive any nearby magic, in particular on or near the begger.

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OOC: 12:57, Today: Jolinda rolled 7 using 3d6.  Hidden Lore -Demons 14.
Succes, MoS 7

12:58, Today: Jolinda rolled 6 using 3d6.  Mage Sight 15
Success, MoS 9

In reply to Jolinda (msg # 53):

Demons apparently like the suffering and strife caused by acts of chaos, but more than that they like to see piety challenged by doubt.  The healing if this man's disadvantage has put him into a position where he is unskilled and no longer able to beg for sustenance and at the same time caused a number of religious folk to develop doubt or dislike for behaving charitably... none in the area appear possessed or ensorcelled, and whatever magics have affected the beggar are now finished...

When the praying comes to its natural conclusion Jolinda appraoches the begger and says, "I am Jolinda. What is your name, begger, and if I gained you an honest job, one with food and lodging, a job within your capabilities, would you work diligently at it?"

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OOC: 23:33, Today: Jolinda rolled 10 using 3d6.  Detect Lies 12

Ardenas turns to Aoife and lowers his voice.  "I think the damage has already been done here -- we may be able to help this beggar, but there may be nothing we can do to restore the charitable nature of those who have felt duped by him after his sudden restoration."

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 56):

"Perhaps, but not entirely. We can publicize what has happened, so at least people will understand that it is a recent event...but those that make the announcement should be religious leaders. We should find someone to speak to the mullahs here..."

"As if you were reading my mind," says Jolinda back over her shoulder.
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Ya, God heard his prayerz an healed 'im ... dad zhould dwizd da demonz planz again' 'em

In reply to Jolinda (msg # 55):

once the prayers are finished, the beggar responds
"All I know is how to beg. I  cannot read, I know no labor, and I am advanced in age. What work could I have?"

In reply to beggar (msg # 60):

as The fellaheen rise and gather their carpets, you notice several stopping to greet a robed man exiting the mosque.

"Sweeping floors," answers Jolinda. "Or would that be beneath you?"

Or Uzher at de demple

With Jolinda busy, Ardenas approaches the robed man, favoring him with a bow such as he would give a Master of his art.

"Please pardon an unbeliever, but I wish to speak to a leader of these people concerning yon formerly blind beggar."

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 64):

"Hey, just because the floors are underneath you, that does not mean we should be too proud to keep them clean..."

Mancini has joined Ardenas in speaking with the religious leader.

In reply to Mancini (msg # 66):

"Peace of the One be upon you. I am the Imam of these people, a lowly servant of the blessed one.
What business do you followers of foreign gods have do do with the alms seeker?"

In reply to Aoife (msg # 65):

"That does sound like honest labor."

"We have reason to believe that the recent healing of his blindness was part of a demonic plan.  We would not undo it, for it was a good deed, even if done with evil purpose, but we have heard that it has caused some to doubt the righteousness of giving alms, concerned that this beggar, and indeed others, may be putting on an appearance instead of truly being blind, halt, or maimed.

"We wish to assure your, uh, fellaheen that this man was truly blind and that his restoration was a miracle intended both to deprive him of his living and to deceive your people.  We are in the process of seeking the one who gave him the coin that carried his healing, along with others who had dealt with the same demons, hoping to overset the long term plan of those evil ones."

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 69):

"Healed by demons? What manner of foolishness is this?
The servants of Al-Shatain do not do good works, although it would seem that much evil has come of this act.
We are a simple people, inlike those in the Cathedral who count demonspawn among their numbers...
and you travel with... this creature!"

Da Zervands a good come in a lodda zhapez

In reply to Oly (msg # 71):

"This Celestial fights demons. Does not your own beliefs regard good Celestials with respect?"

In reply to Aoife (msg # 72):

the Imam makes a gesture and speaks a prayer.
"Apparently the four armed giantess is not Evil. Do go on please."

"She has been a good friend and a great help in our work.

"Is it not said that Shaitan's words and voice are sweet, even as his lies lead many astray?  Even so, might not demons encourage those they dupe to perform acts they see as good, so that evil may come of those acts?"

In reply to Ardenas Barehand (msg # 74):

"No truly good act can be performed by those who have truly forsaken the path of The Great One... another must have done this thing, and if you say the healing was performed by use of an object, such a thing must have been sacred, and stolen by the evil ones in order to fulfill these nefarious plans.
I heard you suggesting that the beggar might find honest work, and I agree.
There are simple labors even one of such advanced age might perform should he desire to be productive and earn his keep.
It is within my means to provide a place to bathe, and clean clothing that he might obtain such employment. "

occ: wven cheaply, this is about $75-$120 so not a small gift!
This message was last edited by the player at 16:22, Thu 27 Apr 2023.