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 ====== It all goes to hell – in a soufflé ====== ====== It all goes to hell – in a soufflé ======
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 //See Also: [[http://​bardicknowledge.com/​2016/​gamemasters/​chips-games/​it-all-goes-to-hell-in-a-souffle|Bardic Knowledge]]//​ //See Also: [[http://​bardicknowledge.com/​2016/​gamemasters/​chips-games/​it-all-goes-to-hell-in-a-souffle|Bardic Knowledge]]//​
  
  
-It's a bitterly cold winter morning and [[people:​Brizanthimus]],​ [[people:​Xarth]],​ and [[people:​Belenus]] are having a breakfast at [[people:​Amer ​Terrente]]’s residence. Breakfast is nearly over when Amer comes down to join them. Briz tells him about the fire at his apartment and the attack by the [[lore:Reavers]]. He implies that the Reaver seemed to only attack the cloaked man that works for Amer, but in the chaos of battle it was hard to hear what he kept saying. Xarth informs Amer about the blight that is surrounding [[atlas:​Tminir Tower]] – no beasts or fowl with those lands.+It's a bitterly cold winter morning and [[people:​Brizanthimus]],​ [[people:​Xarth]],​ and [[people:​Belenus]] are having a breakfast at [[people:​Amer ​Terrante]]’s residence. Breakfast is nearly over when Amer comes down to join them. Briz tells him about the fire at his apartment and the attack by the [[orgs:reavers]]. He implies that the Reaver seemed to only attack the cloaked man that works for Amer, but in the chaos of battle it was hard to hear what he kept saying. Xarth informs Amer about the blight that is surrounding [[atlas:​Tminir Tower]] – no beasts or fowl with those lands.
  
 [[people:​Oswald]] had agreed to carry supplies to the [[atlas:​Isle of Black Stars]] and after four days the trip is nearly done. [[atlas:​Borulli]] has a contract to bring metal tools to the island in exchange for valuable minerals. As he nears the island something is off as nobody is on the dock to receive them. Oswald and a few of his men go ashore to investigate the village. With nobody around they begin to search the houses. One of the search parties yells for help. When Oswald arrives he finds the twisted and tortured bodies of the monastics. He immediately tells him men to return to the ship. [[people:​Oswald]] had agreed to carry supplies to the [[atlas:​Isle of Black Stars]] and after four days the trip is nearly done. [[atlas:​Borulli]] has a contract to bring metal tools to the island in exchange for valuable minerals. As he nears the island something is off as nobody is on the dock to receive them. Oswald and a few of his men go ashore to investigate the village. With nobody around they begin to search the houses. One of the search parties yells for help. When Oswald arrives he finds the twisted and tortured bodies of the monastics. He immediately tells him men to return to the ship.
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 ===== The Corruption ===== ===== The Corruption =====
  
-Amer is alerted to this battle near one of the towers by the [[atlas:​Tminir Tower#​Guardian of Tminir]]. With no time to lose he grabs Xarth, opens a Hellgate using the power of Tminir Tower, and travels to the [[atlas:​Tower ​of Stars]]. Recognizing the Master of Tminir Tower, the elf ceases singing and instead turns on Amer. His words towards Amer are so angry that the ship behind Amer blackens with soot. The elf warns Amer that he is continues on this path the Guardians will find him and utterly destroy him. Amer will not be allowed to bring about the destruction he so clearly craves – the power he lusts after.+Amer is alerted to this battle near one of the towers by the [[atlas:​Tminir Tower#​Guardian of Tminir]]. With no time to lose he grabs Xarth, opens a Hellgate using the power of Tminir Tower, and travels to the Isle of Black Stars. Recognizing the Master of Tminir Tower, the elf ceases singing and instead turns on Amer. His words towards Amer are so angry that the ship behind Amer blackens with soot. The elf warns Amer that he is continues on this path the Guardians will find him and utterly destroy him. Amer will not be allowed to bring about the destruction he so clearly craves – the power he lusts after.
  
 He then releases Oswald’s crew and returns to the island. Xarth refuses to return with Amer, preferring instead to travel with Oswald - one trip through that demented landscape was enough for him. The men the elf threw overboard are found unharmed, floating on the water’s surface. Amer simply opens another gate and leaves. He then releases Oswald’s crew and returns to the island. Xarth refuses to return with Amer, preferring instead to travel with Oswald - one trip through that demented landscape was enough for him. The men the elf threw overboard are found unharmed, floating on the water’s surface. Amer simply opens another gate and leaves.
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 Amer paid her to tie an artifact called the [[lore:​Bloodstaff]] to his fate, but she failed and intertwined her own as well. He craves the power of the staff and its ability to command the followers of [[lore:​Danshi]]. A [[lore:​Danshi#​blood priest]] ranks the highest among The Desecrator’s followers able to forge a nearly unstoppable army of Reavers. The Reavers are the near mindless, intent only on destruction of all the see. She begs Nigel to understand that Amer is an [[lore:​Danshi#​Adherent]] of Danshi, those hidden in the world secretly seeking desecration. Only if Nigel can seek someone who can divine Amer’s blood will he know for sure if he is an Adherent, for their blood is corrupted beyond redemption. Amer paid her to tie an artifact called the [[lore:​Bloodstaff]] to his fate, but she failed and intertwined her own as well. He craves the power of the staff and its ability to command the followers of [[lore:​Danshi]]. A [[lore:​Danshi#​blood priest]] ranks the highest among The Desecrator’s followers able to forge a nearly unstoppable army of Reavers. The Reavers are the near mindless, intent only on destruction of all the see. She begs Nigel to understand that Amer is an [[lore:​Danshi#​Adherent]] of Danshi, those hidden in the world secretly seeking desecration. Only if Nigel can seek someone who can divine Amer’s blood will he know for sure if he is an Adherent, for their blood is corrupted beyond redemption.
  
-Nigel asks if she wants release from this world. She turns down his offer for fear that she will be needed to stop Amer. Nigel accepts that and says if she ever wants him to send word through Briz and it will reach his ears. He will grant her a quick and painless death. After leaving her room, Nigel sends word to the [[lore:Vulfgrau Trading House]].+Nigel asks if she wants release from this world. She turns down his offer for fear that she will be needed to stop Amer. Nigel accepts that and says if she ever wants him to send word through Briz and it will reach his ears. He will grant her a quick and painless death. After leaving her room, Nigel sends word to the [[orgs:vulfgrau_trading_house]].
  
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 Briz realizes that he unfairly spoke that Oswald’s disruption led to the Reaver attack. He didn’t accuse the [[creatures:​hashan]] of causing it directly, but instead lashed out at someone that has caused suffering for those around him. He returns to his neighborhood determined to set things right. Briz is well known and he is a natural at public speaking. Soon he has a large crowd gathered around him. As he begins to explain what happened and why he does not believe the fighting around the wharf had anything to do with it strange things happen. Briz realizes that he unfairly spoke that Oswald’s disruption led to the Reaver attack. He didn’t accuse the [[creatures:​hashan]] of causing it directly, but instead lashed out at someone that has caused suffering for those around him. He returns to his neighborhood determined to set things right. Briz is well known and he is a natural at public speaking. Soon he has a large crowd gathered around him. As he begins to explain what happened and why he does not believe the fighting around the wharf had anything to do with it strange things happen.
  
-Stones on the road begin floating around him, small bits of dust and detritus join in the dance. Soon even the winds seem to bend and twist. When lights dance and float about whispers of magic and other unnatural things move among the crowd. No matter what he says most of those he gathered filter away in small groups. After a few minutes only the [[atlas:Mladovians]] remain. They genuflect in a sign the spirits of the world have blessed him. They decide that Briz is a spirit talker and the the spirits need to be heard if the land is to be healed. Briz agrees to help them; although his neighbors might not like that decision.+Stones on the road begin floating around him, small bits of dust and detritus join in the dance. Soon even the winds seem to bend and twist. When lights dance and float about whispers of magic and other unnatural things move among the crowd. No matter what he says most of those he gathered filter away in small groups. After a few minutes only the [[orgs:mladovians]] remain. They genuflect in a sign the spirits of the world have blessed him. They decide that Briz is a spirit talker and the the spirits need to be heard if the land is to be healed. Briz agrees to help them; although his neighbors might not like that decision.
  
 In the early afternoon Belenus visits the elven man above the chandler'​s shop. He tells the man about his training with [[people:​Mirwen]] and the fire destroyed Briz’s apartment. When he shares news about the Blood Priest, the man becomes very interested. He agrees to help Belenus uncover the Blood Priest as all people come together when the words of Desecration whisper among the people. In the early afternoon Belenus visits the elven man above the chandler'​s shop. He tells the man about his training with [[people:​Mirwen]] and the fire destroyed Briz’s apartment. When he shares news about the Blood Priest, the man becomes very interested. He agrees to help Belenus uncover the Blood Priest as all people come together when the words of Desecration whisper among the people.
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 <​blockquote>​Accept my power and live, bound forever to me and Tminir Tower – or die. <​blockquote>​Accept my power and live, bound forever to me and Tminir Tower – or die.
-<​cite>​Amer ​Terrente</​cite>​+<​cite>​Amer ​Terrante</​cite>​
 </​blockquote>​ </​blockquote>​
  
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 ====Oswald ==== ====Oswald ====
  
-When the brother-priest comes to Oswald to receive his confession and sworn statement, Oswald immediately declares that Amer is a Blood Priest. The priest is so shaken he summons one of the [[lore:Guardians of Order]] to hear the statement as well. The large [[creatures:​shoag]] squeezes into the room and listens to Oswald’s statement. His ship is the Smiling Blade, sailing under the [[atlas:​Jugalii]] flag. He brought several of Amer’s companions to the city. He proceeds to tell them about nearly everything that he has proof of and some of the things he only suspects. Amer's betrayal strikes him so deep that he is willing to do nearly anything to see him hung for his crimes. Although the priest asks him about converting, Oswald elects to seek redemption through his own people.+When the brother-priest comes to Oswald to receive his confession and sworn statement, Oswald immediately declares that Amer is a Blood Priest. The priest is so shaken he summons one of the [[orgs:guardians_of_order]] to hear the statement as well. The large [[creatures:​shoag]] squeezes into the room and listens to Oswald’s statement. His ship is the Smiling Blade, sailing under the [[atlas:​Jugalii]] flag. He brought several of Amer’s companions to the city. He proceeds to tell them about nearly everything that he has proof of and some of the things he only suspects. Amer's betrayal strikes him so deep that he is willing to do nearly anything to see him hung for his crimes. Although the priest asks him about converting, Oswald elects to seek redemption through his own people.
  
  
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-==== Amer Terrente ​====+==== Amer Terrante ​====
  
 Amer offers no defense for his actions. Trying to play as the insane puppet of a demon more powerful than himself. The brother-priest pities him, but does not believe his deception. He asks one of the more senior priests if Inquisitor [[people:​Valten Scholz]] wishes to question him, but is informed the Inquisitor believes his soul is already lost by his own words and deeds. It is a chilling moment for the young brother-priest. Amer offers no defense for his actions. Trying to play as the insane puppet of a demon more powerful than himself. The brother-priest pities him, but does not believe his deception. He asks one of the more senior priests if Inquisitor [[people:​Valten Scholz]] wishes to question him, but is informed the Inquisitor believes his soul is already lost by his own words and deeds. It is a chilling moment for the young brother-priest.
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