Church of Ilmater RP

[kleomenes]

The planned sermon does not go ahead. Instead, at about the time of the sermon, an unarmoured Thayan Knight is led into the temple of Ilmater for treatment, accompanied by Ameris Santraeger, two individuals bearing Candlekeep insignia and a finely dressed woman.

A commotion occurs within the temple, with raised voices and the sounds of battle being heard...

A half hour afterwards, those who had entered the temple, depart - including the priest Ameris Santraeger, whose face is a blank mask, and whose eyes are rimmed with red, as if tears had been shed. But not many.

He only returns some hours later.

Within the Temple of Ilmater, at the altar of the Broken God, Sister Adolina of Ilmater lies dead. a stab wound in her chest hidden by a blanket and the tender preparations of her Brothers in the temple.

And a notice is placed in public display.

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In the Name of Ilmater the Wise, Ilmater the Merciful, Ilmater the Enduring, let it be known:

Sister Adolina of Ilmater has fallen at the hands of an assassin devil in the service of Bhaal.

Her soul lies with the Broken God and her service is done. Let our tears flow for the cruelty she suffered, but let us smile, as her soul is within his holy embrace.

The Ilmatari fear not danger or suffering; and there is no shame in a meaningful death. Let our continued struggle against fear, hunger, disease and pain, on behalf of the weak and needy, stand as the meaning to Adolina's sacrifice.

For she died because of the Broken God's opposition to Bhaal, and my opposition to one of Bhaal's servants. This crime was vengeance for the death of the Barber half a year ago. And the Barber's goal, all along, was to make all in this city too afraid to show compassion that the work of the Ilmatari would wither on the vine. It does not. It endures.

The daggers of the Lord of Murder can slay our bodies, but our beliefs endure through all those whose lives we change. Sister Adolina touched so very many lives, including my own. Let my service to the Broken God honour her, whether it is discharged here, or elsewhere.

And let it be known that the foul fiend that did this deed had its spirit bound in place by the wrath of the Broken God, and its body trapped by Protector Michael Dunn of Candlekeep, and thus met with a final justice at the hands of the Ilmatari.

Brother Ameris Santraeger
Priest of Ilmater

---

Ameris Santraeger is seen at vigil over the body during the night after. His head is bowed before the altar. He fasts, and he prays. And in the small hours, agonisingly, quietly, tears come once more.

[Flasmix]

The atmosphere around the temple is grim and dour. Brother Khalso spends much of his time in the chapel praying to Ilmater while watching over Sister Adolina's body. The realization that Sister Adolina will not be returning is still settling into the clergy. Sister Rachel takes over her duties behind the counter, offering soup and bread to those who cannot feed themselves. The familiar faces of the homeless inquire about Adolina and each time, Sister Rachel's spirits fall as she informs them of Adolina's fate.

The patrons speak fondly of Adolina, many having known her for years. She was always willing to help, offer advice and never judged anybody. She was one who thought everybody could be redeemed, for evil was only allowed to blossom when the hope of redemption was taken away from them. Each day there is a fresh wreath of flowers set around a candle outside at the door of the temple. Even those who have managed to escape the prison of homelessness and find work remember her. She was instrumental and inspirational to them. It is safe to say that Adolina will not be forgotten for many years to come.

[Blackhorizon]

A diminutive elven figure arrives at the temple, clad in blue. She asks for Brother Ameris but is told he's not currently in the temple. She leaves a note for Ameris.

Upon hearing of the faith of priestess Adolina, the elven priestess would pay her respects to the fallen sister. She would softly whisper a prayer of safe passage and guidance for her spirit. Afterwards she would leave quietly.

[kleomenes]

Announcement is made that the memorial service for Sister Adolina, priestess of the Adorned of Ilmater, will take place on 16 Tarsakh 1353. A respectful atmosphere is to be maintained.

///Proposed time, 19:00 GMT, 16 April 2017

[DeepFriedMoose]

Among such sadness, and surrounded by such fresh grief, what is one old man to do?

Jonah sets upright a memorial bouquet that perhaps blew over in the wind, and enters the Temple of Ilmater. He wipes the rain from the cowl of his grey cloak, and pushes back his hood, revealing his bald head and hideously scarred face. Jonah looks about somewhat helplessly as strangers, yet also brothers and sisters, mourn for someone whom he also does not know. His blue eye falls to the fire in the hearth for a moment.

"Stranger in a strange land..." he mutters softly to himself.

After a moment to gather his wits, Jonah inquires as to the whereabouts of the head priest. Anticipating that he will be otherwise too occupied to greet a new arrival, he hastily pens a note:

"To whom it concerns,

It seems I have arrived during a time of great sorrow. Please accept my condolences, as well as any assistance I might provide around the Temple, when the time is right.

Yours in Faith
~ Brother Jonah, Itinerant of Ilmater"

For the remainder of his time, he helps tend to any sick and wounded remaining in the Temple infirmary (Heal 5, Craft Alchemy 7), and introduces himself to other Ilmateri that might approach him.

[paw]

//// the 16th is Easter Sunday. I will have a lot of family at my house over that weekend so will not likely be IG at all ... hope you all enjoy!

[TarnishedSoul]

Several days after the unexpected death of Sister Adolina, a bouquet of flowers arrives at the Temple of Ilmater.
A small attached note offers condolences on behalf of Candlekeep for the loss of the respected priestess and bears the signature and seal of the Guide, Alexandra Keenan.

[kleomenes]

//// the 16th is Easter Sunday. I will have a lot of family at my house over that weekend so will not likely be IG at all ... hope you all enjoy!

///that is a fair point. Should I move it to Monday, 20:00 GMT? Would that suit everyone better?

[kleomenes]

Upon hearing of Brother Jonah's visit, Ameris offers his brothers and sisters a little smile.

"Let us hope it is not coincidence." He says, and pens a note.

///PM sent!

[DeepFriedMoose]

After the better part of a day, Jonah returns with fresh trout caught up the river. He takes them into the kitchen to begin preparing a fish stew, when a message arrives via Sister Rachel. Wiping his hands on his apron, Jonah scans the note.

He nods, frowns, nods again, and smiles a bit; a twisting of his scarred right cheek. "Thank you, Sister." he says in a raspy, but not altogether unpleasant voice; "I'll be in shortly to help in the infirmary."


After finishing the stew -- a simple but very filling meal -- and passing responsibility off to the acolytes to bowl out, he pens another note himself, before ending his evening tending to the sick and injured again. Despite his ghastly appearance, he seems to have a fairly calming effect on most of those he attends to.

//Reply PM

[ZestyDragon]

An elf going by the name Luthais stopped by today to speak with Brother Marcus. After a short conversation about the passing of Sister Adolina. The elven druid makes a donation of coin and time as his way of honoring the fallen. Both are accepted under the condition one of the faithful vouches for the druids character. With that in mind the druid sets out to locate one of the local faithful.

[kleomenes]

//// the 16th is Easter Sunday. I will have a lot of family at my house over that weekend so will not likely be IG at all ... hope you all enjoy!

///that is a fair point. Should I move it to Monday, 20:00 GMT? Would that suit everyone better?

///I will push this to Monday 20:00 GMT!

[Miyuki]

///OH no....please not Monday... On Monday there is at first a patrol for the halls of inner light at almost the same time.....and second i have a family visit and it's a holiday here....that way noone of us can take part...please, is not another day possible?

[kleomenes]

//Well, we could push it back further? To next Sunday?

[Miyuki]

//If that is possible, that Sunday wouldbe more likely for me at least. For the time, something between noon and 6 pm GMT as a starting time maybe?