[HQ Ignorance] Scene 67: Thanor: As Above, As Below.

[Dougie]

Curiosity peaked by the idea of visiting this undersea wonder, Karala
elected to join the undersea expedition to the lost godlearner city. Leaving
her Wolf and Thaneora on the safety of land, Karala was comforted by the
presence of the (3HP) Shark Spirit she had summoned during the long voyage
from the west...

As the octopoid thing let out its cloud of ink, Karala kicked towards the
cover some seaweed while switching her Sight into the senses of the Shark
Spirit (Smell Prey, Eat Anything :) )...

-:)

Dougie.

On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 10:11 AM, Lev Lafayette <lev at mimesisrpg.com> wrote:

>
> Reaching the shore Eurynome casts her water breathing magics among those
> who wish to go to the ancient Godlearner city of Thanor. Rikku is of
> course first in line, along with Anzhur's faithful ally Swordsinger. The
> other members of the Fellowship discuss among themselves their desire to
> attend.
>
> [In other words, you get to make a decision ;-) Needless to say, I
> suspect Rikku would protest if the Dragonewt had ideas about attending]
>
> Travelling beneath the waves, the frozen majesty of the old Provincial
> capital becomes evident. The city was built on hills, but with
> surrounded by lowlands. The old citadel now inhabited by the Dragonewts
> was evidently a watch tower some leagues from town. For those unfamiliar
> it is a strange place, a testament to the unexpected religious
> liberalism of the Godlearners, with temples to numerous pagan deities of
> the sea, of storm, of the sky and even more. Swordsinger looks at wonder
> at the temple dedicated simultaneously to St. Humact and to the pagan
> god Humakti.
>
> Another aspect that catches the eye of a skilled surveyor like Eurynome
> is the number of food halls. It is like the city took the necessities of
> eating and drinking to an art form, and perhaps more else beside that.
> "Other people eat, drink and study in order to live", remarks Rikku.
> "The people of Thanor lived to eat, to drink ... and to learn". Rikku's
> sadness however at the loss of this great city is evident. Even under
> the sea his sighs can he heard and Eurynome swears there are tears in
> his eyes.
>
> Taking Eurynome from the many and various distractions, Rikku leads the
> underwater group to a surprisingly simply library. "Here", he says, "Is
> the greatest prize of all. The research centre of the Godlearners."
> Swimming through the long-rotten remains of shelves and scrolls, Rikku
> leads the group to the middle of the library. On a raised dias there is
> a lecturn. On the lecturn, a book which shines like a beacon. Although
> Eurynome charges forth, her legs and arms feel leaden as she approaches
> the book.
>
> "Amazing", Rikku remarks, managing to walk up the dias without
> difficulty. Taking the book from the lecturn and returning down the
> stairs carrying it in in veneration, he whispers. "... It is totally
> undamaged."
>
> Raising his voice he calls out to those present, holding the book aloft.
> "I present you, fellow seekers, something most remarkable. This is the
> *original* Abiding Book of Malkion. Written by God himself."
>
> Before the others are able to express their awe at this artificat
> however, a rumination is heard within the library. Several grotesque
> humanoids make themselves present, the teeth bared and claws out in
> obvious malevolence. And then, a great octopoid being with anger in its
> eyes. It speaks telepathically, an feat almost unknown in Glorantha, but
> its message is clear. "Give me the book." Rikku of course, refuses and
> the squid issues forth a steaming cloud of ink.
>
> [Nota bene: Damien is without internet access at this rather critical
> time, so I'll be playing his character. Feel free to make suggestions on
> what he should do!]
>
> On the surface, the remaining members of the Fellowship are initially
> enjoying the warmth provided by Yelm and the Aldrya season of life. The
> minutes pass by with small talk, snacking and resting. However they are
> rudely, but appropriately interrupted by Angelo and the pod of the
> Ludoch dolphin-people who are obviously in great distress.
>
> "Pppp..pirates!" the merman blurts out, indicating in a westerly
> direction. Indeed such a ship can be spotted, in the style of the
> syndicate of Smelch, and they bear down toward the island with great
> speed. There is no less than a score of these brutes aboard and their
> intentions look clear as well...
>
>
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