Taed's Warning|Haven, Ilyamen

[Devon]

Christian arrived in Ilyamen accompanied by three Scythes. Looking to one he ordered him to go to the Tead section of the temple and warn the priests and Scythes there of the news he had heard from his master.

The High Priest led the Scythes that were still with him to nearest guard to seek out Ilyamen's leader.

"Excuse me, I'm Tead's High Priest, I have something important to discuss with Ilyamen's ruler, where can I find her?"

[sparepart11]

The guard looked at the man and his entourage strangely, he figured he would recognize such a high ranking figure as everyone crosses through the city at some point or another. However, there is no reason to doubt the man, and it is a free trade city so it isn't like he can say no.

"Come on in, just travel down the main road to the center of the city. The Lady's place sticks out like a sore thumb. A huge building covered in all sorts of greenery."

The gate was already open, as the city wasn't on lock down nor had it reached curfew. It was harder to keep out trouble, as nobody wanting to start it will approach the city waving crossbows in the air. However, the Lady insisted that better international policy would take care of most troubles, and being diligent would take care of stragglers.

[Devon]

Christian nodded and along with his Scythes, followed the directions that the guard had given him. He easily found the Lady's home, like the guard said it really did stick out. Knocking on the door, Christian stepped back and adjusted his robes a bit, waiting patiently for the door to be answered.

[sparepart11]

(sorry Mike, didn't mean to keep the high priest of Taed waiting)

After a short wait a woman opened the door with a wide smile plastered across her face. There was activity happening all over the building behind her. She took a look over the men and figured from their garb that they were holy men.

"Welcome to the home of Lady Evanlyn. How may I help you?"

[Devon]

"My name is Christain, the current High Priest of Taed," Christian replied. "I have an urgent message to deliever to Lady Evanlyn."

[sparepart11]

The secretary opened the door as much as possible to allow the men entry. With a hand motion and a bow she invited them into the house.

"The lady is upstairs and can receive you immediately milord. If you can do us the favor of leaving your guards in the waiting room feel free to see her when you are ready."

[Devon]

The Scythes who were escorting Christian didn't really like the idea of leaving him alone, but he assured them with a nod that it was okay and he'd be fine on his own. "Thank you," Christian said to the secretary, moving past her to go and see Lady Evanlyn.

[sparepart11]

The men in the front room would be well taken care of it they decided to partake. Coffee was prepared, and the fire was lit since morning to give the entire room a nice warm glow. As for the lady, she was easy enough to spot sitting behind her desk at the end of the long hall just up the stairs. The doors were open and she was reading over a scroll lying right before her.

The Lady looked up long enough to notice Christian, and beckoned him towards her with a wave of her hand and a bright smile.

[Devon]

Christian sighed and stepped forward. He wasn't used to such...warmth. The people of Athrug weren't cold, just not as cheerful as Lady Evanlyn's office seemed to be. "I'm High Priest Christian of Athrug. I have come to deliver a message from my master, to you."

[sparepart11]

When Christian announced who he was and why he was here her demeanor became appropriately serious. Sinking back in her seat and folds her hands in her lap, a little sigh escapes her lips. She isn't quite sure what Taed has to tell her city, but she has a feeling it isn't a knock-knock joke.

"If you'd like to take a seat feel free. I want you to know my heart is open to assisting Taed if He has need of Ilyamen. I apologize for the tremble in my voice, I know it is unbecoming."

Ever since the crusade, Evanlyn feared Taed has become much more serious if He could ever be described as anything but. She almost hopes the message is that her time has come, it is a lot more pleasant then anything Taed might need the resources of a city for.

[Devon]

"I don't need a seat, standing is fine," Christian said. "I'm going to make this short for you milady. Recently there has been a great bounty of life due to Efil 'giving' herself to the world, a rise in births and early blooms, but this bounty is two fold. During the coming fall and winter there will be an equal surplus of death and Taed has instructed me to warn the world so that we can protect ourselves from this threat."

[sparepart11]

Evanlyn's mood darkened at the news, she didn't know what beasts Christian could be referring to, but she has no reason to believe he is speaking madness. The increased pregnancy rate is just as concerning as the onslaught incoming, as the leader of a walled city a potential population boom is concerning.

"Do we have any options Christian? Knowing a legion is coming is one thing, but without knowing what it consists of we will be unprepared to combat it regardless."

Nor does she know what time it will come, she couldn't very well have her military on guard day in and day out for months. That would be draining on morale of both the warriors and the people of these cities.

[Kender Bard]

Legion... Taed's voice resonated inside of Christian's mind. I wonder if she is still skittish about the war I had with Efil. This is no army that's coming. It is the random and persistent attacks of wild creatures driven mad or desperate.

[Devon]

Christian didn't seem shaken by Taed's sudden appearance in his mind, nodding his head slowly he relayed the message to Evanlyn. "It isn't an army, only wild creatures driven mad," Christian said. "And I'll be increasing the presence of Taed's Scythes in all temples, they will be under orders to assist the different nations."

[sparepart11]

Evanlyn jumped a bit hearing the voice in her head, but recovered swiftly. Why they wished to talk to her now all of a sudden, and so urgently to use mind concerned her almost as much as Christian's message.

"The Scythes," she makes sure to write down that name, "will be welcome in our city. As will you Lord Christian, you know the people of Ilyamen have had a strong pull towards Taed. If you noticed my reaction earlier, I am currently in contact with the royal family of Caelium, shall I give them your message? It may save you a trip."

She will have to find someone to help her with wild animals, a hunter of sorts who can describe the ways of tracking all sorts of game. She will have to send an envoy to the Beastlands and see if they are willing to help.