Telula just sat back and listened everything that was being said. She was still relatively new to the whole political scene, and much of this was going over her head. But, she was always a quick study.
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"I'm fine, I managed to get some protective spells up this time." Telula replied.
Seeing that Suzume had everything in hand, Telula moved over to the side to get a better view of the other rioters. Noticing that one could Sara potential trouble, the Arcanist fired off another volley of unerring magic.
Dodging the man's weapon, Telula stepped back a bit and summoned forth a bolt of electricity. "How dare you try and strike your future queen!" She demanded loudly as she threw it strait at the man.
My post is going to have to wait since I can't see that map from work. @GM - Also, did you re-flavor my Magic Missiles for lightning bolts?
Taking some steps back, the Arcanist chanted a quick arcane phrase while moving her hands in a precise sequence. A disk of energy flashed in front of her for a moment, but soon disappeared. On a rush of pure adrenaline, Telula then spoke another phrase and executed another set of gestures before stretching forth her hand towards the thugs. Two bolts of energy flew from her fingertips and struck two of the bastards unerringly.
Stepping outside and viewing the scene before her, Telula couldn't help but exclaim, "What in the Hells?"
Still trying to process what was just revealed to her, the Majar sat for a moment. "I suppose we should," she said as she rose to her feet.
A thought occurred to Telula, "Wait, if you're the last one, what happened to the others?"
Telula shook herself out of her stupor and after the guard left asked, "Replace you? What do you mean replace you? You just basically told me you're an immortal, that doesn't make sense. And.....and why would we need to do so?"
Sounds good to me.
I can wait as well.
Sorry to hear that Council. Hope everything gets better soon.
As will I.
Telula just looked at Aram, "Umm." Was all she could say.
Telula was taken aback by Myrddin’s behavior towards Aram. Through her link, there was a feeling of……..recognition? As if the hawk had known this man for a long time. The Majar made a clicking noise to beckon the bird back to her. Myrddin looked at Telula, then at Aram, then obeyed and perched on the back of her seat once more. ”I’m afraid my studies didn’t include much history in that regard. Why?” She responded to Aram.
Telula became apprehensive at Aram’s matter-of-fact tone. Mentally, she prepared herself for a possible confrontation, while scouring her mind for information on the subjects he mentioned. Myrddin just sat atop her chair preening his feathers, without a single worry in the slightest. That calm translated over the newly forged link that the Majar and hawk now shared, giving her some measure of comfort.
Telula wasn't sure how to ask the question she wanted to ask, so she decided to lead off with what prompted her curiosity. "Last night, when the Lady turned into herself, I noticed something about you. There was a strong magical aura about you, one of the strongest I've seen since arriving here in 42. So I was wondering, would you care to explain it?"
Telula thought for a moment, "That might actually work, but I'm afraid I am unsure how Gogrin will accept it. Although, my instinct tells me we could persuade him into that plan.” After taking another bite of her breakfast, and looking to make sure they were still alone, ”Aram, can I ask you something?”
”Well, that is certainly a conundrum isn’t it? While a private trial would do well in maintaining the ruse, I believe it might appear a little suspicious to some. What I mean is, it might come across that we are just getting rid of him without due process. Yet you have an excellent point about being able to maintain the illusion that he is alive, but I still think the public trial would be better in gaining the peoples support. So how could we mitigate the risk?”
Telula looked at Aram with a bit of a curious look, What is he? She wondered. ”I do not mind at all Aram, as a matter of fact, I probably would have offered the same myself.” The Majar said as she took her seat at the table. After Maxwell brought out her portion of the breakfast, and eating some of it, she then asked, ”So, what is on agenda for today Aram?”
"Alright, alright, I'll get us some breakfast." Telula said to the hawk. Although, I do seem a little hungrier than usual. Maybe I'm just picking up on Myrddin's hunger. I do remember reading something about the bond that master and familiar share. After making sure she was presentable, the Majar opened the door. "Good morning Guardsmen, I trust you slept well?"
Shaking the cobwebs loose from her mind, Telula got up and dressed. Then she noticed it, an odd sensation she had not felt before. It felt as if she was…..Flying? She thought. As if on cue, Myrddin flew in and perched on the back of a chair, expectantly looking up at the Arcanist. The Majar felt something else, as if she was waiting for something. Moving over to the bird, she began to stroke his breast. There was a shared sense of joy. With a smile, Telula made a motion with her head, and Myrddin flapped up to her shoulder. Telula walked to the door, but before she opened it, she tried listening to what the guards were saying.
ALT:
After the two of them had left, Telula made her way to Gogrin's room. It was then she realized just how tire she was. Once she had dressed herself for bed, the Majar laid down and soon fell asleep. Dreams?: Again, the Arcanist found herself in the strange confusing 'landscape' of the Weave. How do I keep coming here? She wondered as she looked at the now obvious pattern of the chaos.
<Destiny.> Telula heard in her mind. Spinning about, she saw......."Myrddin?" The hawk hovered in front of her and bowed his head. At that moment, one of the strands weaved down, and attached to Myrddin. Then the other end shot into Telula's chest, just as it had done before. <It is done.> She 'heard' before it all went black.
No, I'm good with what I selected. The next time someone tries to punch me, their getting a surprise.
T,L,&A: Telula was not used to the title of Queen, it certainly set her back on her heels. Taking a moment to compose herself, the Majar went into detail of Perpireen’s death.
She sat there as the two went about their plans to galvanize the city to their cause. Wow, these two certainly have the game down to a science. I best pay attention. The Arcanist thought.
Well, in addition to would give me 4395 GP to spend. So.....?
Okay, that 3000 GP, is that an additional 3000 or we set our current gold to that?
Telula, Lady, and Aram: Telula stood there stunned for a moment as the Warden turned into this voluptuous woman. However, the Majar's attention focused a little longer on Aram though. What is he? She wondered. Then she heard the Lady's story. Reaching into one of her pouches, the Arcanist pulled out the fallen Fey's rapier. "I am truly sorry for your loss my Lady. I was given this after his death, to hold for safe keeping. I think you should have it."
No, roasted was today. Since the AC was out in the room.
Like yesterday? It was nuts yesterday.
Reunion: Telula looked a little confused. Why would they be here at this hour? She wondered. The Majar had a sudden uneasy feeling, but felt confident that between her and the guards, as inexperienced as they maybe, they could handle any trouble that might arise with those two. ”Of course, bring them into the waiting room and I’ll be there presently.”
Making sure she looked presentable, the Arcanist went to greet the late night visitors. ”Good evening Aram and Warden Franklin. What may I ask brings you here at this late hour?”
And I was here yesterday too.
Hey, I've got nothing much else to do while sitting here with my thumb up my ass as work.
ADR: Telula took the offered glass of orange juice and took a big gulp of it. ”Mmmm, now that hits the spot.” As to what she felt about Gogrin, to her, there was only one clear answer. ”He’s the first person I feel I can truly be myself around. For so long, I had to keep my abilities hidden, and now to be able to use them freely makes me feel so……complete. And my Guiding Star helped with that. I dare say…….that I love the man.”
ADR: Telula thinks for a minute. "You know it's the strangest thing, but I think I'd rather have juice squeezed from oranges. Do you happen to have any?"
Dinner: Telula smiled at that, ”Yes, he certainly has Maxwell.” Feeling a little impish, the Majar asked, ”Do you not approve?” While waiting for his answer, the Arcanist looked at Myrddin and tapped her shoulder. The hawk flapped over and perched there. Turning back to the man, ”In answer to your question, is there any chance that you could acquire some duck to roast? I’m really craving it for some reason.”
Telula sat back and rubbed her eyes for a moment. Looking at the servant, she replied, ”Thank you Maxwell, I think that is probably a good idea.” As if on queue, her stomach let out a loud rumble as she stood up. ”Good timing it looks like. What are we having?”
Why would he still have this book? Telula wondered as she thumbed through the first few pages. Then she came upon the other, non-evil type rituals. Oh, that’s why. Slowing her pace, the Majar looked them over carefully.
Unfortunately, she couldn't seem to make heads or tails of anything she saw.
Moving over to Myrddin, and stroking his head, Telula said, "I'm guessing you're wanting me to read this then?" Myrddin hopped about excitedly. "Well, I suppose it couldn't hurt to have a peek." She said as her curiosity took over. The hawk flew up to the Arcanist's shoulder as she picked up the book. Taking a seat at the desk, she opened it and started browsing its contents.
Telula had been absent-mindedly nibbling on the food she had brought with her. Before she knew it, all of it was gone. Wow, I guess I was hungrier than I thought. Setting the book down the Majar stood up and stretched out her back, after which, she looked about the study.
I'll whip someone up when I get home from work. But I'm definitely going with the Bloodrager.
Ooooooh, that makes sense.
I'm curious Sealith, how would you get Dragon Disciple with Oracle? It requires casting Arcane Spells.
Well, I've thought about it, and I think I can manage another PbP. I'm thinking a Draconic Bloodrager who thinks he's destined to be Syrreth's mate once he reaches full strength.
"Thank you for the breakfast Maxwell, I'll be sure to let you know if I need anything else." Telula said as she finished a rather large helping of food. Before heading to the study though, she decided to grab even more food. Stepping into the study, her gaze drifted towards the couch, causing her to smirk at certain recent memories. Shaking her head, the Majar went to the desk and picked up the book Gogrin had first given her and began studying. It didn't taker her long before finding a rather interesting section on how some wizards specialize on particular elements rather than schools of magic. Hmm, now that is interesting. She thought as her studies continued.
Secret Rolls, GM only. Seriously, GM only.:
Telula smiled at the Dwarf, "No promises that I won't. You're study is huge." Se replied in a playful tone. With another kiss, the Majar headed back to bed. After Gogrin left, the Arcanist tossed and turned unable to get back to sleep. Finally, she just got up and opened her spellbook. I think this one would serve me better today. Telula thought as she started preparing her spells. Once her spells were prepared, the dressed herself in her traveling clothes, called Myrddin to her shoulder and went to get some breakfast.
Telula got up and moved over to Gogrin, ” היזהר הכוכב המנחה שלי, אני יודע Sealith יהיה איתך, אבל אני עדיין חושש שמישהו עלול לזהות אותך.” Dwarven: ”Be careful my Guiding Star, I know Sealith will be with you, but I still worry someone may recognize you.”
After everyone had left, Telula went over everything that had just transpired in her mind. Stroking Myrddin’s breast while she contemplated, the Majar thought carefully on what to say to Gogrin. Taking a deep breath, she finally spoke, ”My Guiding Star, I am going to have to agree with what the others said this night. A reaction such as you displayed this night will not allow you to keep the throne for long. And while I think that you accepting Sealith’s proposal is a wonderful idea, I do not think I should accompany you. My presence would merely distract you from the real reason you would be there, and that is something I don’t think you can afford to be at this time. Also, with time being as short as it is, it would be best if I focused my efforts tomorrow the necessary ritual to ease the burden on Elyse when she reconnects with the Oak.” The Arcanist stood up, took hold of the Dwarf’s hand, and added, ”Let us retire for the evening, we both have tiring day in front of us, and we need to be well rested.” Telula led Gogrin back to his room.
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