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Posted by Tdr(VIP) on November 22, 1999 at 19:06:27:






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A richly decorated hallway

[Exits: east south]
A large stuffed chair covered with soft red velvet sits here.

You nod.

People near you:
(PK) Melethen A richly decorated hallway
Ramar A plain hallway

[ H-Elf ] Ramar the Squire Initiate

A plain hallway

[Exits: north south]
A plain wooden bench sits against the wall.
Ramar is here.
(White Aura) A Knight in black blood-stained armor stands here glaring at you.
The Black Knight says 'Greetings, you must wait here.'


You nod.

> loo ramar
The Room seesm to become peaceful at the arival of the Young Knight. Bright Emerald eye wash over you with an air of

confidence and honor, as he greets you with a warm smile, He Brushes back a rebellious lock of golden hair around a pointed

ear
Ramar, a male half-elf, is in perfect health.

Ramar is using:
an Ofcol signet ring
a silvery ring
a greenish-brown forest cloak
a greenish-brown forest cloak
a silver plate mail vest with a red dragon crest
a brass helm
a pair of soft leather leggings
leather hunting boots
a pair of white gloves
a pair of chain mail sleeves
a silver shield with a red dragon crest
a reddish-orange robe
a wide bronze belt
a leather hunting bracer
a soft leather bracer
(Humming) a jewelled broadsword

> who sphere
* H-Elf * (PK) [TROUPE] Melethen the Sneaky
[ Cloud ] Maclochlan the Knight Hero
[ H-Elf ] Ramar the Squire Initiate
[ Felar ] Arkrathor the Grand Knight
[ Arial ] Kogreshan the Master of Mithril

Players found: 5

Ramar bows deeply.
Ramar says 'Greetings'

Melethen kneels before the Black Knight.
You nod at Ramar.

Ramar tells you 'can you answer a question for me ?'

You say 'Aye, greetin an all, but m'lords duties comin first afore talkin an all.'
Ramar bows before you.

You say 'Atleast, suren as they do in here, y'see.'

Ramar says 'nods, i understand.. are we in Cador's shrine?'

You say 'Oh, aye, suren as I'm a swordsman, yer inna right place an all.'

Ramar says 'chuckles, i seem to be at a lost my friend.. i'm trying to become empowered '

You say 'Yer seekin permission fromma Honorbound Lord?'

Ramar says 'i have came all this way my friend, aye' i'm questing to become a follower of the mightly Cador'

You say 'Well, suren as I'm ta be welcomin others who'r ta be true ta his ways an all, but I'm ta be thinkin yer a bit early

on callin me friend.'

You say 'Seein as yer trainin kinna runs against my grain an all'

You say 'here, innis place an all, I'm easy ta be ignorin it, mind ya'
You say 'Suren as ya prove yer better'n most a my trainin, yer ta be earnin respect. '

Ramar says 'the anti-pal.. welcomed you, all i get is a growl. can you give my any information on how to succed in this

Quest, for i want nothing else to be empowered by Cador. *he nods* yes i know... but i thought that you were of Cador's

followers, and tha'

You chuckle politely.

You say 'Well, lemme see if I can be ta explainin, if yer ta allowin me a musin or two'
You say 'Ways ta be hearin it, passed down alla years an all, Honorbounds'r just that. Bound ta be honorin'im.'

Ramar says '(growls as his line is cut off :) anyways what i ment to say Melethen, although our heritages and careers may be

against one other we both follow the same sphere, that of Honor, and any honorable man diserves respect in my eyes'

You nod.
You say 'Suren as yer right, but ta me point a prime..'
You say 'Honorina Honorbound Lord, good thing, that, aye.'
You say 'But afore ya can be honorin him, see, ya gotta be honorin yerself, too.'
You say 'Bein true ta who ya are, what ya gotta be.. Suren thats ta be whats alla goin on.'
You say 'Not knowin much a who ya are, I am. But knowin, suren as I'm black a skin, that ta be true ta myself, I gotta do

some a the distasteful stuff.'

> look
A plain hallway
This hallway is plain, the floor and ceiling are completely unadorned and
made of a dark grey rock. There are some pewter candelabras on the wall with
simple white candles guttering in them, giving the room a dark appearance.
The only other adornment on the walls are a few simple and worn looking
tapestries. To the north you see that suddenly out of the rock comes some
strange decorations and it becomes a richly annointed hallway. To the south
the stone walls eventually give way to ... nothing.

[Exits: north south]
A plain wooden bench sits against the wall.
Ramar is resting here.
(White Aura) A Knight in black blood-stained armor stands here glaring at you.

You say 'An, like as not, no offense, mosta yer trained folks tend ta do the same, but claimin moral rights.'

Melethen nods towards the Black Knight.

You say 'Now, this fella here.'

You point at the Black Knight.

You chuckle politely.

You say 'He's ta be knowin it, an he's not ashamed a that, same as me an all.'
You say 'An when he's ta be seein ya come in, well..'

Ramar says 'nods, i understand what you mean Melethen, as i am true to myself, and true to my values and beliefs, i feel

before i grow in rank... is should pay my respects to my beloved lord Cador, and seek his empowerment before achieveing more

rank'

You say 'Suren he's like ta think maybe ya aint got it in ya. Not sayin ya cant, or aint likely ta findin it'

Ramar says 'ahhh'

You say 'Now, me personal, I'm ta thinkin I got what it takes, but I'm a cocky kinda fella'

Ramar says 'how would i prove myself to Cador, i have acted honorably in every action i have made, well at least i think i

have'

You say 'Best way ta be doin it, is ta set yer code in stone, so's ta speak.'
You say ''course, helps ta be gettin his attention an all first, an I aint sure's as ta how one goes about it'
You say 'Now me, I'm ta knowin what rules I'm livin by, an nobody's ta been askin me, so's I aint said.'

Melethen taps his head, then points upward.

You say 'But me, I'm ta thinkin he's suren ta know.'

Ramar says 'smiles, perhaps cocky, but you, reguardles of our backrounds, are helping a fellow in need. '

You shrug.

You say 'Ain't a trouble ta be seein a man worth respectin.'
You say 'An, ta be a bit bold, if'n I mights..'

Ramar says 'yes, what is it?'

You say 'I'm ta think I got rights ta bein cocky. Ya heard a that place, callin it Eternal Star, an Inn a sorts?'

Ramar says 'unfortantly i have not.. i have just begun my life upon carrionfield'

You say 'Nay ta havin been seein tha Inn?'
You say 'Suren ya gotta have a drink sometime..'
You say 'Place run by a crowd callen'emselves Troupe. Ringin any bells there?'

Ramar says 'smiles, i've been to busy trying to seek out this shrine, i haven't had a moment to sit down with a mug of ale

in along while'

You chuckle politely.

You say 'Some'f us'r drawn ta this place, not knowin how'r why. I'm ta knowin why, not quite suren how.'
You say 'But this Troupe, y'see..'
You say 'I been hearin common talk of'em an all'
You say 'An'er was couplea things they'd be suren ta not be doin.'
You say 'First thing theys ta not be doin, its said, is hirin folks who'r dark a heart an spirit'
You say 'Or so I'm told, at any rate.'
You say 'An as suren as they aint inta that, there's two kinna folks they don't be hirin.'

Ramar says 'hmm.. Melethen, so what exactly does Cador wish of me, how could i prove myself to him. how did you? *chuckles,

a listens to your words* ahh.. '

You whisper 'workin up ta that'

You say 'Folks they aint ta be hirin, primary, is Shamen folk.. Demon dealins an all that, they's sayin, warp yer mind..'
You say 'An so's folks like me, Anti-Paladin if'n ya like, are also not ta be hired.'

You shrug.

You say 'I said I wanted it.'
You say 'An suren as Cador's watchin us now, I been hired onna solid basis.'
You say 'So ifn a guy likesa me can be ta gettin where I'm twice aint wanted, sure'n as ya can prove yerself ta Lord a

Honorbounds.'

You say 'Settin fer yerself a purpose, an stomp on anyone who gets inyer way ta achievin it.'
You say 'Course, differenc tween us, is likely ta be how hard we're ta stompin what gets inna way'

Ramar says 'ahh i'm beginning to see what you are talking about Melethen, but unfortantly by lore of CF is very low.. what

goal would a stranger in a new land hold, other than finding his faith, and honoring his beliefs, and lord.'

You say 'Well, suren as ta be ya usin words I aint ta be followin, I'd be sayin if'n yer that new an all ta the great cycle

a livin here..'
You say 'Seekin ta be a gods holy servant right off might be askin a bit mucha yerself.'
You say 'Atleast, so far's askin'em ta trust ya with alla his power'n all.'

You say 'But, hey, what am I ta know?'
You say 'Could be I'm just lucky an quick.'
You say 'Always new stuff ta be seein, knowin, an findin.'

Ramar says 'nods, i understand this. but at the same time, i've looked at the other classes, and found the paladin rp to be

the best for me, i have experience in other mudds, unfortantly not CF'

You say 'Ain't quite followin alla dem words, but ta take a guess at yer meanin.. '
You say 'Ya signed up inna guild ya chose, 'cause it seemd ta be tha right thing. Soundin right?'

Ramar says 'hmm.. i see what you are trying to tell me Melethen, i must find a goal, i must show my strength, and honor...

*points to the Knight* just like he stands and guards this shrine, i must stand for something i believe in'

You nod.

You say 'Suren as ta ya got it!'
You say 'Anna Honorbound, so's I'm told, he's ta be respectin it.'
You say 'Troupe an all, ain't ta where I figured ta be spendin my life.'

Ramar says 'trouble is' finding a goal note-worthy that one such as Cador, would find worthy of his blessing'

You nod.

You say 'sAye. But Troupe, suren as I can amuse folk, I can be usin it ta meetin folk, an findin out who's ta be honored, an

whos ta be scum, so's I can take'em out.'

You say 'An I'm ta thinkin Cador'll be trustin in me ta respect it.. 'course..'

Melethen looks down at his boots a moment.

You say 'I ain't ta be speakin fer the gods an all..'
You say 'Suren as I'd hate ta offend, presumin too much.'

Ramar says 'hmm.. a cabal.. would that direction be a wise chose, do you think? once i have proven myself to a cabal, then

to my god?'

You say 'If'n ya require alignments with others..'
You say 'As a fella inyer trainin..'
You say 'If'n yer abidin laws an all, I'm ta seein two ideas.'

Ramar says 'whats that?'

You say 'Dawn, suren they aint ta object, or there's the Arbiter folk.'
You say 'Arbiter folk bogged down enforcin law an all.. But suren they're ta be lackin honorable folk.'
You say 'anna Dawn.. well..'
You say 'Stinka an enemy, more oft'n not. Depends on each ya meet, true.'
You say 'Been ta meetin four of'em so far an all'
You say 'An while some'r open ta learnin..'
You say 'some'r waitin ta die.'

Ramar says 'nods.. hmm your of evil alignment are you not? the sneaky.. a thief? an assasin?'

You say 'Nay, nay, we been coverin it already. Mosta my trainin runs direct against yers.'
You say 'Sneaky some'r ta call me, suren its true.'
You say 'One fella went far as ta call me Shadowwalker.. Suren that's a nice soundin one.'
You say 'But aye, as the "righteous" are ta be sayin it..'
You say 'Aye.. I'm what ye'd be callin evil, more oft'n not. An if'n yer someone I'm ta be callin scum, suren I'll be ta

whackin ya.'

Ramar says 'hmm *looks at his sword, then to his hands* ahh my enemy then, an anti-paladin such as our friend here.. if it

is one thing that i have found to be true.. is goodness sometimes holds itself within evil hands...'

You say 'Well, interestin sayin, at one.'
You say 'Much good held in evil hands.. an yet..'
You say 'Somea tha most evil's been done inna name a good.'
You say 'An it makes me hafta be askin ya..'
You say 'with alla world fulla folks like you, claimin ta be honorable an noble, righteous an pure an all..'
You say 'Why's he, tha Honorbound I'm ta meanin.. Havin his holiest a places guarded by a fella trained ta my skills?'

Ramar says 'bah' your not scum.. i've found those of light being more cruel, and evil than thee Melethen.. *wonders* i am a

paladin, but perhaps to follow Cador to the full, i should reflect one that he would pick as his guard'

You say 'Aye, that's ta what I'm thinkin.'

You say 'An one thing I'm ta be tellin ya..'

Melethen looks around.

You whisper 'Folks ta likin me, sure, we do nasty stuff an all..'
You whisper 'But tha Lord on high, he's ta not be makin us wait ta use alla our skills an all..'
You whisper 'We just gotta use'm innis name well.'

Ramar says 'hmm.. Melethen, our talk has really helped me in ways more than one.. as i am going to change my route to the

side of anti.. rather than that of just paladin. '

Melethen flashes a wicked grin.

You say 'I'm suren ta be thinkin ye'll find a truer path innat way, Ramar, I am.'
You say 'An after ya been approved an accepted by tha guildmaster an all, be comin back ta see me, an suren well be to

talkin more.'

Ramar says 'sthat in conjuction of it's ideals.. i maybe able to follow our lords wishes better. Melethen, if i follow the

path of 'Dark' and become and Anti-paladin, i hope you and i can become good friends'

You say 'Oh, suren as we'll get ta know each other. Friends, only time is ta be tellin.'
You say 'Provin true ta Honorbound Lord an all, an suren we might.'

Ramar says 'you have already gained my respect. *nods* but yes, friends is to drastic of a title at this time'
Ramar says 'hmm is your home Galadon?'

You say 'Aye, though I'm ta be spendin most time at tha Inn, or off on adventure an all.'

Ramar says 'hmm.. my apologizes i didn't think about that'

You say 'Aint so bad, true, startin life over an all.'
You say 'An in my linea work..'
You say 'pretty easy ta be gettin back on top.'

Ramar says 'then accept my things as a gift'
Ramar says 'better to have them in the hands of yourself, then on the ground in an others hand'

You say 'sword'll be useful'
You say 'resta it, good as garbage, ta be true'

Ramar nods.

Ramar says 'thats true.. i was lucky to find my blade, but tis' is yours'

> who pk
[ Human ] (PK) Velen the Lieutenant, Servant of the Dawn
[ D-Elf ] (PK) Mox the Thief
[ Human ] (PK) Marques the Shuto
[ Felar ] (PK) Mehan the Tateken
* H-Elf * (PK) [TROUPE] Melethen the Sneaky
[ Human ] (PK) Targlok the Infamous
[ H-Elf ] (PK) Iemanja the Magician
[ Svirf ] (PK) Alok the Swordmaster
[ Svirf ] (PK) Lalton the Magus

Players found: 9

You say 'Suren if'n ya prove yerself well an soon enough, ye'll ta be gettin a good one again. '
You say 'An that type, pretty common, ta be sure. Suren ye'll get another.'

Ramar gives you a jewelled broadsword.

You nod.

Ramar says 'i'll sac it all.. if you don't want them'

You say 'be suren I'm not takin it, ya can be'

**insert sacrifice of all his garbage**

You say 'There, all sacrificed inna name a Cador, Lord a Honorbounds!'
You say 'Suren yer ta be onna right path now, I'm ta be thinkin!'

Ramar says 'look me up, i hope to speak to you soon '

You shake his hand.
Ramar shakes your hand.

Ramar says 'safe journeys'

You say 'Good luck an all to ya, yer ta be doina right thing.'

You say 'Folla me, I'll lead ya'

Ramar now follows you.

**deleted long run to a nearby place where he can kill himself off**

You say 'quench yer thirst, afterlife might ta beein a dangerous place'
You say 'Here's ta be a place where ya kin be doin it'

Melethen kneels down and offers quick prayer.

Ramar says 'nods, thanks for all the help Mel, see you soon hopefully'

You say 'Be seein ya in yer new job, I'm ta hopin'

Ramar has left Thera, never to return.
The Theran form of Ramar disappears before you.
Ramar stops following you.

You grin evilly.

You whisper 'all inna name a doin rights by ya, Lord. No regrets.'

[TROUPE] Melethen: Heya Lady, suren ta be a fine day to ya.
[TROUPE] Jacynth: And you too, Sir...
[TROUPE] Melethen: Sorry ifn's I'm ta soundin more cheery than norm an all.. But today's been a great success, suren it has.
[TROUPE] Jacynth: Indeed? And why is that, praytell?
[TROUPE] Melethen: Ran inta a small fella, claimin ta folla the Honorbound, I did..
[TROUPE] Jacynth: Oh...?
[TROUPE] Melethen: An suren as I'm workin with alla ya at tha Inn now.. I convinced him ta make a change..
[TROUPE] Jacynth: *chuckle* Who might that be?
[TROUPE] Melethen: Fella was trainin ta be a Paladin, he was, an couldn'st be figurin out why tha Honorbound's guard was

growlin at'im
[TROUPE] Melethen: Name a Ramar.. He's decided ta give up tha Paladin way.. an ta take up my trainin, seein as how tha

Lord's ta be likin my kind better.
[TROUPE] Melethen: Suren thats ta show skill a tha word over'n tha sword, now aint it?
[TROUPE] Jacynth: Interesting...
[TROUPE] Melethen: Well, ain'st likin I coulda been cuttin'em down now, seein as how he's ta servin my lord an all..
[TROUPE] Melethen: But ta persuade'em ta .. see the light, if'n ye'll pardon ya twist on tha ol expression.
[TROUPE] Tuehrin: You corrupted a follower of Restry'Roh?
[TROUPE] Jacynth: *chuckle*
[TROUPE] Melethen: Not knowin Restry'sRoh. Who's that ta bein?
[TROUPE] Melethen: an I wasn't ta corruptin anyone, now.. Just ta seein'em trained proper an all.
[TROUPE] Tuehrin: He is similar to the human's god Cador.

> whoi tu
[ Storm ] [TROUPE] Tuehrin the Baron of Meteors

[TROUPE] Melethen: If'sn he's that similar, then suren yer ta be knowin tha self-righteous aint ta be the only ones ta folla

an be blessed by'em, hence, I aint ta corruptin. I'm ta be improvin.

Ramar tells you 'chuckles, back.. went and got something to eat, but i'm ready to prove myself in our Lords eyes'

> whoi ramar
[ D-Elf ] Ramar the Scum

[TROUPE] Melethen: Seein, sure'sn as he's back!
[TROUPE] Melethen: course.. hes ta lookin a little darker a skin now'n he was afore.
[TROUPE] Melethen: musta been my eyes, its dark inna place a tha Honorbound.
[TROUPE] Tuehrin: Even so, Restry'Roh is my patron lord, and I must respect him to the death.
[TROUPE] Melethen: aye, an respectin'em is suren ta be tha right way, especially until yer dead an all.
[TROUPE] Tuehrin: I shall concede to you when I do die.
[TROUPE] Tuehrin: But do not wait around for that to happen.
[TROUPE] Melethen: well, yer a giant.. Yer ta be livin longer'n me, or so I'm told.
[TROUPE] Melethen: But either way tha doors ta be swingin, theres morea us ta be servin'em, no matter tha name.
[TROUPE] Tuehrin: Bah, you must be part of my mind that is doubtful of my faith to Restry'Roh.
[TROUPE] Melethen: Nay, I'm ta be reinforcin it all along, yer doubts'r just bein blown up ta bigger size by yer questionin
a tha sense a me bein hired inna place yer ta work at


You tell Ramar 'well now, suren as ifn' ya dont look darker'n I last saw ya.. But its dark in here, maybe I'm ta be
rememberin wrong.'


[TROUPE] Melethen: Ye'll be comin ta grips soon enough, I'm sure. Just takes time ta adjust when faced wit changes an all
[TROUPE] Tuehrin: I shall not hear such heresy.
[TROUPE] Melethen: Suren as ya stop listenin ta yer inner voice, yer ta becomin a heretic all on yer own. Just be doin as I
do, an take it all in stride'n all. Ye'll find yer truth.



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