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It would be some time since anyone would have seen Adelaide van de Saer, the Sunite priestess. She was never witnessed leaving Baldur's Gate with hers and Luke Darius' young daughter but certainly cannot be found within the city. Should anyone inquire at the Darius Holding Company or the Halls of Inner Light, it would be stated that she and the child are doing well with no further details easily given.


(( Adelaide will be available for RP on request only.
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In the early evening of the 27th of Eleasis, the Quiet Guide entered the Halls of Inner Light clinging to the arm of her lover and called a gathering of available acolytes and priestesses of the Halls of Inner Light. In an unsteady voice, the scarred elven woman gave a farewell to the Halls. She told the people of the Halls that she would miss them, but that being on the council had lead her to unhealthy habits and ceasing to take care of herself to the point she found no time for her friends, family, or her lover. It had gotten bad enough that she had become physically unwell. She passed her keys to the Halls to a member of the Ruby Rose and gave a final quiet farewell before leaving the gathered group behind her and ostensibly going to find time to recover her health and wits.
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The Rose

The lily has a smooth stalk,
Will never hurt your hand;
But the rose upon her brier
Is lady of the land.

When with moss and honey
She tips her bending brier,
And half unfolds her glowing heart,
She sets the world on fire.

There’s sweetness in an apple tree,
And profit in the corn;
But lady of all beauty
Is a rose upon a thorn.

When with moss and honey
She tips her bending brier,
And half unfolds her glowing heart,
She sets the world on fire.



(Christina Rossetti)


An announcement is made by the Halls of Inner Light that the former High Lady of Sune, the paladin Juno Serra, has moved on to another temple and that the priestess Adelaide van de Saer will take her place as High Lady of Sune.

A ceremony took place within the multi-faith temple to music and song dedicated to Lady Firehair.

After the song, Adelaide addressed those who had gathered, standing at the head of the altar with a bright countenance. Dressed in flowing red cloth, the Sunite revealed much of the intricate tattoos in Celestial script on her skin. As she spoke, her voice carried clearly in the large hall.


"All of you who my heart sings for, I wish for you to carry a message far and wide. In struggling times, we need the bright stars among us to shine more than ever. To guide us and not make us lose our way in the oncoming darkness. A lone star will shine bright but together we would shine brighter still."

"Those devoted to the loving goddesses..."


"Sune - the Lady of Love"

"Selune - the Moonmaiden"

"Lliira - the Joybringer"

"Hanali Celanil - the Heart of Gold"

"Angharradh - the One and the Three"

"Sheela Peryroyl - the Green Sister"

"Sharindlar - the Lady of Life and Mercy"

"Eldath - the Goddess of Singing Waters"

"Lurue - the Unicorn Queen"



"...are welcome with open arms. As are any to the Halls of Inner Light who carries peace and harmony with them."


Adelaide spread her arms out in a welcoming gesture with a soft smile on her lips. She then recited a few words;

"Be as a lamp unto them that walk in darkness, a joy to the sorrowful, a sea for the thirsty, a haven for the distressed, an upholder and defender of the victim of oppression."

The fingertips of her right hand brushed against her lips in a kiss before her hand swept out over those gathered, granting them Sune's blessing.


Several other hymns were then sung dedicated towards the other goddesses and the cause of the Halls of Inner Light. The others on the Council are currently Thalornor Danya of Sharindilar (NPC), Goldheart Tia'tae (NPC) of Hanali Celanil and Greenfoster Lily of Sheela Peryroyl (NPC).



((Not an IG event due to the NPCs it would require & RL holidays! Feel free to have RPed being present. Anyone allowed in Baldur's Gate is welcome at the Halls of Inner Light as long as they adhere to the temple rules (weapons can be RPed as handed over to guards or be peace-bonded). The guild page etc will see some changes after New Year.))
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ANNOUNCEMENT

The Halls of Inner Light would like to make an announcement of that a Midwinter ball will be held at the Ducal Palace's ballroom in a tenday. It is aimed to be celebration to mark the midpoint of winter as well as a charity event, with donations going towards building gardens in the Palace District. War memorials will be beautified so as to better honour those who have given their all for Baldur's Gate. Tickets will be available at the door. Further details will be given in days to come.

The Halls of Inner Light are looking for skilled performers as well as sponsors to the event.

Furthermore, worshippers of Lliira are also sought to partake in the Swords Cast Down ritual.


Anyone interested are kindly asked to make contact with High Lady Adelaide van de Saer.

// Midwinter Ball happening on Saturday 2nd Sunday 3rd February . Precise time to be announced!
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A letter was delivered to the Halls of Inner Light by a pageboy who had sprinted there from the nearby Temple of the Watchful Shield. He tarried until a response was given for him to return back to his sender.
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Tsidkenu wrote: Fri Jan 25, 2019 10:12 pm A letter was delivered to the Halls of Inner Light by a pageboy who had sprinted there from the nearby Temple of the Watchful Shield. He tarried until a response was given for him to return back to his sender.
Adelaide offers the pageboy some refreshments while she pens a reply, which is then given over.
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Subject: DM Rumors of Baldur's Gate
DM Chant wrote: Wed Jan 30, 2019 5:59 pm A tall, stoic man who looks much too old for his age might be seen escorting a young lad of six or seven into the Palace District of Baldur's Gate. His clothes are tidy but threadbare; his expression is courteous but in a state of world-weariness. One of his calloused hands grips the small boy's fingers reassuringly. The boy, oddly clutching a fine fur cape around his frail body, tries to emulate the man's gait. However, he is wracked with coughing fits every so often, slowing down their progress through the streets toward the Halls of Inner Light.
The boy and man are recieved within with warmth, appearing to have been expected.


A proper announcement about the Midwinter Charity Ball is put up within the Halls of Inner Light and sent out to various groups and organizations.

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//OOC: Sunday 3rd February at 20:00 GMT.
Ducal Palace is in the Palace District. Attendance paid at the door.

Anyone who can cover attendance and is dressed adequately are welcome! Rumour would state that armor is not considered formal wear!
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A man approached Priestess Danya and asked questions about contacting someone from the church, he left a message saying the following:

Hello this is Silvainstephane, I need to speak with someone of higher rank in the church in order to discuss delicate matters.
Thank you for your time.


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Silvainstephane would have been informed of that the High Lady of Sune would speak with him once she was free. The meeting took place later in the day.
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It is rumoured that someone paid for the attendance at the Midwinter Charity Ball of all Ilmatari clergy at the temple of Ilmater and the orphanage. The Halls of Inner Light then extended it to all followers of the Broken God. [OOC: Announce if your character is an Ilmatari at the door, appropriate attire still necessary!]


The High Lady could be seen last evening walking with hurried steps to the Flaming Fist Headquarters.


In the morning goods are carried to the Ducal Palace and members of the temple are seen busying themselves with decorating the ballroom. Those who paid attention would notice several garlands with leaves and flowers carried through the streets from the temple which certainly would not grow and flower in the current season.



//OOC: Midwinter Charity Ball in ~4 hours from this post, at 20:00 GMT!
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The Midwinter Charity Ball held at the Ducal Palace is said to have been a success with many attending and several generous donations made.

The Halls of Inner Light releases an announcement,

We express our gratitude to the generous donations made at the Midwinter Charity Ball. It is our hope that we can use these gifts for the betterment of the city.

We would like to purchase lands and plant gardens, donating it to the city for the enjoyment of all. In these gardens, we wish to include the war memorials which have deteriorated. With the undead in recent years which swept through the lands and managed to break through the city walls... the lands suffered. Greenery and flowers wilted and not all has regrown.

It is saddening that the memorials of those who gave their all to our beloved city, still stand on ground that is tainted - ground that has not regrown. It is therefore our hope that we can make a change to that. To honour those who have fallen and honour our city.

Thank you for supporting our vision - which we hope is also yours.


Long live the Dukes, long live Baldur's Gate


♥ Adelaide van de Saer
High Lady of Sune, Halls of Inner Light

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Guidance - Iolana, Adelaide, Aiden Vega


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Friendship - Wren, Adelaide, Iris


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Joint performance - Iris, Adelaide


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A notice is put up at the Halls of Inner Light as well as on the notice board in the East Gate.

The Halls of Inner Light are looking to hire someone skilled in legal and economic matters for a specific task.


Please contact High Lady Adelaide van de Saer to express interest and to learn more.
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A message was left with Sir Dural Narkisi, destined for High Lady Adelaide, of Pryat Mae's return to the city and her desire for a meeting as soon as practicable.
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In advance of the wedding of Niyressia Dawncrow and Lylan’Synor SyrAsiryn, invitations were sent out to close friends of the couple for a bachelorette party at the Halls of Inner Light...meticulously planned by Kaylee!
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Serenity '01 wrote:Tue Feb 19, 2019 2:04 am
Hey all! This is an invitation to a Bachelorette Party for both Lylan and Niyressa.
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(((date: Wed Feb 20th 2200 GMT or 1700 EST, gathering at the Hall of Inner Lights festival hall)))

Please extend this invite to anyone else friends or acquaintances with the brides!! (I tried to reach out to anyone I know they're friends with, but I don't know them all)

We don't have to follow a set agenda, but I'd like to suggest the following:
1) Everyone decide if we want to dress up fancy or in pajamas, then go to a short outdoors adventure!
2) We do a Spa party! Miss Adelaide gave us permission to use the Sune Baths at the Halls of Inner Light! Drinks and party materials will be provided.

We can do both, or just go straight to the Spa party!

I am attaching several scrolls with this message for some party activity and games ideas. Please feel free to recommend anything, add or remove.

Best Wishes for the couple cards: (((Prayer scrolls with custom descriptions)))
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Each guest will be given a card (scroll) with the following:
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Please write in your advice and well wishes for the Couple! We will then give these to either Lylan or Niy, and they can both read each one aloud, and (optionally) then use the scroll as a prayer.
"Loose Lips" Game!
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We agree on select words before the party. If anyone says any of the words, we all yell, "DRINK!"
And everyone drinks! (note that Lylan and Niy aren't in this thread and won't know ahead of time! hehe)

Suggested Loose Lips words: (you can suggest more or less)
- love, wedding, family, kid(s), bride, ex- , man/men, aunt(s)

"Most Likely To" Game:
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Everyone will get a stack of empty scrolls for writing.
The first player presents a “Most Likely To…” situation, such as “Most Likely to Kiss a Total Stranger.” Then each person will write down the person in the party they believe will "most likely to..." on one empty scroll. The questioner gathers all the scrolls, tallies up the votes, and announces "the one most likely to..." If you’re voted most likely, you drink, win a prize token, and you also get to come up with the next scenario.

Recommended starting questions: "Who is most likely to..."
- Be the drunkest at the wedding
- Pick someone up at a bar
- Be the first/last on the dance floor
- Pass out first at this party
- Get married next
"Guess Who? (Lylan or Niyressa)" Game!
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For every question, each guest will answer which bride they believe it is. If they get it right, they get a point~~the guest with most points at the end wins a prize!
For additional fun, the brides also get to answer independently, after all the guests, and they aren't allowed to discuss the answers before hand! Once the brides agree on the true answer, we take score and move on to the next question!

- who is the pickier eater?
- who is more of a daredevil?
- who is more stubborn?
- who is most likely to cry?
- who is the messier person?
- who is more of a party animal?
- who makes the better breakfast?
- who planned the first date?
- who initiated the First Kiss?
- who said "I love you first"?
"M.A.S.H." (Mansion, Apartment, Shack, House) Game!
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For each category, pick 2 persons/things you want (#1-2), 1 person/thing you are indifferent about (#3), and 1 person/thing you do not want (#4)! Then, for each category roll 1d4, and note which of your choices were selected. Once everyone finishes their MASH prediction, read them aloud for everyone's enjoyment!

"I will be married to ___ with ___ kids and a pet ____ , living in a ___ in ____ working as a ____."
The party, it seems, was a great success! Even if it did not all go to plan, including being crashed by one of the Ruby Rose paladins who guard the Halls, to serve as bartender.

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(((And check out this video of the festivities! Including a evidence for all time of Dural asking someone to dance and being shot down :lol:




Once again massive thanks to Serenity 01 for organising this - she put a ton of work in and the event was great fun! Even for an interloper like myself)))
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During the after-party of the Battle of the Bards there was a commotion in the lobby of the Halls: two men entered it, one looking very sickly and the other terrified of some evil they had encountered near the city.

When a local priest of Ilmater attempted to dispel the sickly man, his lifeless body collapsed immediately to the floor and a grey metal box fell from his possession. After the other man had picked up the box an eerie and evil presence began to grow and licks of purple flame erupted from him. A quick-thinking cleric of Helm immediately suppressed the evil within a zone of protection against the same. The foul object was hastily removed from the Halls by an employee of Darius Holding Company, the Helmite cleric and a large crowd in company as they ran through the streets to take the obnoxious item somewhere safer.

The following day, a pageboy of the nearby Watchful Shield came to deliver a letter for High Lady Adelaide.
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