The Halls of Inner Light Rp thread

[Pommel]

A letter is delivered, addressed to Adelaide van der Saer. It bears a wax seal, emblazoned with the twin-headed coin of Hoar.

[Ithilan]

Come first moonlight on the 18th of Hammer, the Moonlady Shandril Brightmantle gathers the congregation in the temple along with the faithful whom may wish to lend ear.

"Brothers and sisters, long has it been on my mind what depravity this city has fallen to. Though many a benevolent god is upheld by the tenets of their faiths and the city prospers from their influences, yet more often people are driven in to their clutch out of ignorance or yet worse, fear."

"In a city state such as this, where commerce is flowing and trade is the very foundation of the city, ships cut through the Sea of Swords in endless droves beyond counting and the sailors that frequent the Gate have become pivotal in so many aspects of the prosperity of the Dukes."

"Yet these good men and women, privateers and merchant vessels alike, war galleons and fisher boat. Many of these people are as differing as night and day, yet in their indifference of the divine, they still pay lip service and offerings to The Bitch Queen."

She exhales a long drawn sigh and holds her hands out to the side with open palms, gesturing to the temple halls that soround them.

"Yet by the brilliant light of the goddess, I would have them steer with even-keel for that vast horizon under the Moon. Seek not to appease a spiteful and wicked goddess whom in her wrath may as well drown her most loyal of following, as a complete stranger. No the Sea's are ever changing, violent and in a constant flux, but guide by the stars true and let the light of the Sea of Night above lead you to fortunate currents and straits, that by the benevolence of the Moonmaiden you should find sanctuary from the ire of Umberlee."

"Let it be known that those whom desire are welcome here, as all whom seek to thrive in the light and turn away the darkness. The tyrannical rule of the Queen of the Depths shall no longer go uncontested through out the dock ward as the silver moon waxes and wanes, so too does ebb and flow, the currents and tides, old cycles come to an end and heralds the birth of another, let us forge the future to be a brigther one for all whom so desire."

She bids Sascha Marshal the Selunite priestess from Calimshan continue with the waxing moon chant and takes a seat on the front row of benches joining in the ceremony as the chanting of primarily female voices fills the temple halls with a soft hymn.

[Glowfire]

Adelaide is still staying in the Halls of Inner Light and spends time in prayer and doing temple chores, yet the time on them have lessened as she has found inner peace and is once again looking to pick up more duties outwards.

She is found present during the congregation, listening with a ponderous expression as Shandril's words carry through the large hall. There is a warm smile on her lips during the chant, which she does not know the words to but nontheless tries to hum along to.

Afterwards she would seek out Shandril and offer kind words of thanks for her address to the congregation.

[Milluw]

*A red haired woman enters with a handful of envelopes. After wandering about a bit looking for a familiar face, she approached Priestess Tia'tae. She hands over the envelopes, speaking to her of a party and with a request of her handing them out to the temple's members, or possibly leaving them somewhere visible. After a short conversation, the woman is seen leaving the temple with a cheery disposition*

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[Glowfire]

The day after the treaty with the Zhentarim is announced, Adelaide hires a horse from a stable outside the city walls and can be seen riding off in full armor. The paladin would not be expected to return for some days.

[flipside43]

Luke stops by the Temple and drops off a letter addressed to Shandril and Erza.

//pm sent

[Glowfire]

The bed Adelaide occupied would be empty for some days after the paladin returns from a journey. During midday, Adelaide is frequently seen at the temple and making use of the library and speaking with a halfling priestess to learn more about Sheela Peryroyl. It would be known around the temple that she has decided to support the temple more and is in the process of learning about all the faiths within.

[flipside43]

Late in the day, several hand carts and small wagons depart from the Darius Holding Company warehouse heading to the Halls of Inner Light. They deliver and unload several crates of goods before returning back to the warehouse.

[Wyatt]

A junior member of the clergy of Lathander enters the temple quietly. He looks about, a bit forlorn, before approaching one of the sisters working in the common room. Speaking softly he passes a rolled parchment addressed to the temple clergy. In his satchel can be seen many such rolled missives. With a reticent smile he turns back toward the door, his lean, youthful frame moving quickly toward his next stop.

[Tsidkenu]

Two letters are delivered by hand to the temple guard, both immaculately prepared and sealed with a blue wax sigil inset with the Espruar letters A.A. One is addressed to Lady Erza Aldren, the other to Shandril Brightmantle.

[Ithilan]

Almost two tendays of tireless work within the Halls of Inner Light, by the unified congregation of all seven deities revered therein, finally comes to fruition as the first shipment for the Hellrider encampment is dispatched.

Silken bandages and threads, along with needles and scissors, transformed in to high quality bandages bathed in holy water and ritually blessed by the various priests and priestesses. Daerlunian linen and woolen flax spun in to blankets and sleeping bags, compatible bedrolls and sheet tents, provided with tent poles of duskwood and iron tent pegs. Various potions of healing and restoration have additionally been procured by the clergy members in large quantities, or donated by allies and friends, along with a whole crate full of vials containing holy water. Satchels of various herbs and plants that have been freshly picked within the last tenday, are packed and prepared as well, with the various plants converted to poultices and other easily applied medicament's.

As the busy days and preparations had continued, temple members were seen bringing in large amounts of fresh water in barrels or water-skins, and long-life bread freshly purchased from the city's bakers, along with salted meat and fish processed for longevity.

On the evening of the 21st of Ches the temple halls are buzzing with life, as many volunteers and faithful gather to assist in the final preparations and lending some muscle for the heavy lifting as the wagons are loaded and made ready.

Under cover of first moonlight and with a contingent of knights as escort, the handful of temple members and their benefactors, the Darius Holding Company, make their way out the north gate and east along the farmlands, over the ride and towards Triel.

[TarnishedSoul]

A sealed missive addressed to "Lady Adelaide van de Saer" arrives at The Halls of Inner Light.
The point of origin shows as "Office of the Guide, Candlekeep."

[Milluw]

*Ronja Leonhart enters the Temple Of Inner Light and approaches Priestess Danya in the main hall. She asks who she could speak to within the temple, that could tell her a bit about the art dealers they are in contact with.*

[TarnishedSoul]

A sealed note addressed to "Miss Adelaide Van de Saer" arrives at The Halls of Inner Light.
The point of origin shows as "Office of the Guide, Candlekeep."

[Pommel]

One of the handrails of the Gazebo in the gardens of the Halls of Inner Light has been savagely attacked - by blade, and by rough kicking. Some damage was done.