Finally completing the missive, Stark reviews what he has written one last time, the crimson quill grit in his razor sharp beak:
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High Flame Atandella and Lord Elbryan:
Per your request, I am reporting some of the things which the righteous forces of Lord Fire may strive to bring to the cold and troubled peoples of Polaris.
- aquaduct waters from the Dark Lake through the proposed Temple of Kossuth, thereby heating the liquid to steam and piping it into the businesses and homes as an ambiant heat source.
- import various endangered species from the realms into the Polaris Forest to create a wildlife sanctuary for the beasts.
- prepare tax incentives for the merchants of the city to import and sell more exotic and desired goods.
- encourage the guilds to better prepare their pupils for the wilds of the realms through practice and training
- balance the patrols of the uncaring Shimmering Guardsmen of Polaris with more populace friendly guard to police the wandering bands of thugs and street tuffs.
- temper the clergy to put the wandering spirits of the Polaris graveyard to final rest, fire the current gravekeeper for hitting the spice wine too often and not doing his job.
- increase the housing for the poor and downtrodden
Istishian activity has been limited in this area at this time.
Signed by my hand, your loyal Servant... STARK
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Nodding in affirmation, Stark invokes a prayer to Lord Flame and watches in rapture as the message is consumed in a blazing ball of fire... magically transported to his lady and liege.
FLAMEs in Polaris (part 1)
Billowing clouds of chilled breath spill from the dark recesses of a fur trimmed cloak as a lithe figure rushes through the ice covered streets of Polaris. Bird tracks betray his lineage in the snowy pathways as he hurries onward. His cold-palsied talons shakily pick the locks of a nondescript iron-bound door and throwing it aside, release a hissing stream of heat into the darkness of the alley before hastily retreating inside the back of the establishment.
Stark relishes in the warm steam exuded by the public saunas, allowing it to wash away the lingering remnants of Polaris' unforgiving icy tendrils from his bones. The last vestiges of frosty snowflakes melt away from his crimson feathers as he makes his way down a dark escarpment to a back room.
An audible sigh of relief escapes Stark's beak as he enters the impromptu altar room of Lord Fire. Soothing flames lick at the surrounding walls without consuming them, while the crackling fires whisper with Kossuth's warming promises.
Stark seats himself at a rickety desk, plucks a feather from his arm and sets the quill in a vial of oiled ink. From a flame embossed scroll tube, he withdraws a length of warm parchment made of salamander skin and prepares it to receive his report.
His quill scratches hastily upon the pebbled parchment, the penned runes set in barely recognizable script... likely little more than chicken scratch to the uneducated observer.
Stark relishes in the warm steam exuded by the public saunas, allowing it to wash away the lingering remnants of Polaris' unforgiving icy tendrils from his bones. The last vestiges of frosty snowflakes melt away from his crimson feathers as he makes his way down a dark escarpment to a back room.
An audible sigh of relief escapes Stark's beak as he enters the impromptu altar room of Lord Fire. Soothing flames lick at the surrounding walls without consuming them, while the crackling fires whisper with Kossuth's warming promises.
Stark seats himself at a rickety desk, plucks a feather from his arm and sets the quill in a vial of oiled ink. From a flame embossed scroll tube, he withdraws a length of warm parchment made of salamander skin and prepares it to receive his report.
His quill scratches hastily upon the pebbled parchment, the penned runes set in barely recognizable script... likely little more than chicken scratch to the uneducated observer.
****Attention****
Elbryan Places the Note on the Statue and begins to read it one last time.
. **ATTENTION**
To all of those who seem to believe that i have made a declaration of war, you are SADLY mistaken. maybe if people knew the whole story then you could all make conclusions. But Most of you do not and therefore should not judge anyone. I explained to Quaster what Fafnir had done. He assaulted My friends and Me. And he openly threatened me. I spoke with Quaster about this. I even called a temporary Truce so that the problem with Fafnir might be resolved. Quaster obviously Wants fighting as he has embraced Fafnir yet again. My fight is with Fafnir. but the CoI obviously Back him. So if you would call seeking justice for Fafnirs repeated Assaults of me and my friends wrong. Then so be it. That is your opinion. But maybe there are some out there that can see that Fafnir is the true Evil in this. I thank you for your time. We shall see tomarrow what Horrible rumors arrise from ThIS note.
Elbryan of the FLAME
P.S. And another thing. Quaster, This is all up to you. If you wish War then continue to support Fafnir. If you wish a lul then reject him. I leave the choice to you. I have made my hatred of that thing called fafnir very obvious to you. Yet you enbrace him again.
Elbryan Looks about at the people waiting to read his New note He walks out of the Square whispering to himself. "Fucking Warmongers, all they want to see is blood."
. **ATTENTION**
To all of those who seem to believe that i have made a declaration of war, you are SADLY mistaken. maybe if people knew the whole story then you could all make conclusions. But Most of you do not and therefore should not judge anyone. I explained to Quaster what Fafnir had done. He assaulted My friends and Me. And he openly threatened me. I spoke with Quaster about this. I even called a temporary Truce so that the problem with Fafnir might be resolved. Quaster obviously Wants fighting as he has embraced Fafnir yet again. My fight is with Fafnir. but the CoI obviously Back him. So if you would call seeking justice for Fafnirs repeated Assaults of me and my friends wrong. Then so be it. That is your opinion. But maybe there are some out there that can see that Fafnir is the true Evil in this. I thank you for your time. We shall see tomarrow what Horrible rumors arrise from ThIS note.
Elbryan of the FLAME
P.S. And another thing. Quaster, This is all up to you. If you wish War then continue to support Fafnir. If you wish a lul then reject him. I leave the choice to you. I have made my hatred of that thing called fafnir very obvious to you. Yet you enbrace him again.
Elbryan Looks about at the people waiting to read his New note He walks out of the Square whispering to himself. "Fucking Warmongers, all they want to see is blood."
The FLAME
The weather outside hadn't been very good all day, so I decided to head into the local pub near Market Square. When I got there I heard much commotion from the people about the "declaration of war" that Elbryan had made that day. I was obviously very confused as the last time that I had talked with Elbryan and Quaster everything seemed peaceful enough. Quickly I removed my symbol of the Lord Kossuth so that I might gain information without people knowing which side I stood on, as I approahed the bar, feeling naked, I heard the name Fafnir mentioned.
At the bar I tried my best to stay quiet even as it was obvious that the group sided with the obviously wrong Ishtishans, but tis not in me to cause a large scene in a peaceful bar. So I just listened as they told of the Istishan church accepting Fafnir, and of Fafnir's resent threat on the life of Elbryan.
I was outraged at this news, but decided to keep my cool, so slowly moved my cloak away from the large sword and spear that I carry at all times, and put on the Holy Symbol of the Lord Kossuth. At this the onversation went silent, and the men knowin that they were overpowered slowly left the bar peacefully.
When I was alone at the bar at last, or thought I was alone at least I began to think the whole thing through to myself. If Elbryan had declared war on CoI, ar at the least had nullified the peace his life would be in danger as the fanatical Fafnir had already threatened his life.
I had a new mission, to protect Elbryan at all costs as he led the Flames to a glorious victory against the silly puddle people.
At the bar I tried my best to stay quiet even as it was obvious that the group sided with the obviously wrong Ishtishans, but tis not in me to cause a large scene in a peaceful bar. So I just listened as they told of the Istishan church accepting Fafnir, and of Fafnir's resent threat on the life of Elbryan.
I was outraged at this news, but decided to keep my cool, so slowly moved my cloak away from the large sword and spear that I carry at all times, and put on the Holy Symbol of the Lord Kossuth. At this the onversation went silent, and the men knowin that they were overpowered slowly left the bar peacefully.
When I was alone at the bar at last, or thought I was alone at least I began to think the whole thing through to myself. If Elbryan had declared war on CoI, ar at the least had nullified the peace his life would be in danger as the fanatical Fafnir had already threatened his life.
I had a new mission, to protect Elbryan at all costs as he led the Flames to a glorious victory against the silly puddle people.
Peace rejected
Elbryan sits down at his Desk and takes out his Quil and paper and begins to write a note.
Dear Quaster
In regards to our temporary peace. I have decided to call it off. I have seen Fafnir walking about this very day Thursday the 11th of Hammer, wearing the insignia of your church. I do not wish war, but if you insist on allying with those such as fafnir. I have no choice but to reject you and tell My fellow Followers of Kossuth to do the same. No reply is needed I have seen all that I wish to see of you. I have had enough of your lies, and your deceit. And if it is war that must be had then it is war that you will get. Everything lies in you hands, but know one thing. As long as Fafnir is counted a friend to you. You will never know peace from us.
Elbryan of the FLAME
Elbryan waits a few minutes for the ink to dry and walks out to the Market Square. Elbryan looks around and seeing nothing better to put the note on, he tacks it to the bench. Either Quaster or Menhara are bound to find it there. But he hoped that it would be Quaster.
Dear Quaster
In regards to our temporary peace. I have decided to call it off. I have seen Fafnir walking about this very day Thursday the 11th of Hammer, wearing the insignia of your church. I do not wish war, but if you insist on allying with those such as fafnir. I have no choice but to reject you and tell My fellow Followers of Kossuth to do the same. No reply is needed I have seen all that I wish to see of you. I have had enough of your lies, and your deceit. And if it is war that must be had then it is war that you will get. Everything lies in you hands, but know one thing. As long as Fafnir is counted a friend to you. You will never know peace from us.
Elbryan of the FLAME
Elbryan waits a few minutes for the ink to dry and walks out to the Market Square. Elbryan looks around and seeing nothing better to put the note on, he tacks it to the bench. Either Quaster or Menhara are bound to find it there. But he hoped that it would be Quaster.
Accusations and Lies
Stark Explained all that had occured while Elbryan had been away. The attack in Westbridge. The unusual activity of the Rok. The Fact that No immortal was ever seen at any time by anyone But supposedly Quaster. These things seemed a little too convenient for Quaster. Trying to gain a bit of Favor from the public perhaps. The more Elbryan thought about it the More he hated Quaster. He would find any way to Make FLAME look bad. Or discredit Kossuth's name. Elbryan Being one of Kossuths Chosen Surely would have been Privy to any Plans of an Open attack on Quaster. Elbryan Makes a mental Note of these things and Stalks off to find Quaster And have Words with him.
Meetings
Stark Explained all that had happened to him to Elbryan while they chatted in the Coffee Shop. The Collection of Information was indeed helpfull and Elbryan learned much from the Young one. But his encounter with Quaster was what had worried Elbryan. Quaster was either planning something or he knows something that Elbryan or the others do not. and that could prove to be dangerous with the trial aproaching. Elbryan Scratches out a note to his fellow FLAME members to ensure that they be especially wary of quaster and his ways for the next little while. Elbryan look sover the Amended maps of the City of Ice and ensures himself that the choice was indeed good. It will make an excellent stagin ground for FLAME to begin it's campaign against the Church of Istishia. Elbryan Thinks that perhaps he should wait untill after the trial to bring his plans fully into the open, but then decides that to delay would only bring complication. Better to do this while everyone is preocupied with the trial.
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