Hello Athrug, Anyone Home? (Plot)|Athrug

[Skittlebug]

After what felt like far too long travelling, Naomi finally catches sight of the temple and breathes a sigh of relief. Sure she's a Fire, and a native, but she'd grown a bit soft to the desert during her time at the mystic temple. She was eternally grateful that the clanners had let her have one of their horses. The mare was a bit on the older side, but still sturdy.

Once she's made it to the temple it'self, she stops for a moment to simply admire the building, it was very impressive. Shaking her head, she dismounts and looks for someone to speak with.

[Devon]

Christian was outside at the time taking a walk around visiting with some of the followers and priests who were outside. Spotting Naomi he didn't recognize her and as such made is way over to greet her. "Hello, I'm the High Priest Christian. Is this your first time in Athrug?"

[Skittlebug]

Well how's that for luck, she wouldn't even have to go looking for him. Not one for chatter she gets right to the point. "It is, and I'm looking for you actually." She gives a little bow, he is a High Priest after all. "I'm a mystic, and I was recently sent a vision from Taed."

[Devon]

"A vision from Taed," Christian repeated. "Follow me," he told her. Turning around he led her into the temple and straight to his office. Taking a seat behind his desk he offered her one as well. "Please tell me, what did you see?"

[Skittlebug]

"Demons, the Morilantans have let them out again, but this time it's worse. They're coming out of the volcano, and they've likely overrun the mystic temple by now."" she glances down, feeling a pang. "I was tasked with delivering one of these to each of Taed's chosen." She pulls out one of the rings, she isn't sure that any one in particular is meant for any one person, they all look the same. She sets it down on his desk and looks back up at him. "From what I can tell He will use them to gather you all when the time is right, you are the first of his chosen."

[Devon]

Christian took the ring without question, trying it on to see if it fit. "If it is Taed's will then I will follow it. Thank you for coming to me. Where else did you need to travel to?" he said

[Kender Bard]

The ring itself was very smooth and simple; it was an off white, the entire thing made of bone with etchings of some dark brown color within it. As he put the ring on (a perfect fit) it grew very cold against his skin. The ring twisted and warped a moment until a skull formed at the top. The movement stopped, though the ring remained cool against his skin. It was now attuned to him.

[Skittlebug]

Naomi eyes the ring as it changes on Christian's finger, well that was something. "I've still got to go to New Anarlina, Talen'sul, Khelek and Mentis."

[Devon]

Christian stared at the ring on his finger for a few moments, admiring it for what it was. Looking up at Naomi he said, "Any provisions you need, any help I'll provide it. If you need a guard I can assign on of the Reapers to go with you."

[Skittlebug]

Naomi's eyes widen, she hadn't been expecting an offer like this. She bows her head with a smile, "I would be very grateful sir, I was trying not to think of what trouble I might run into travelling alone."

[Devon]

"If my lord and master has sent you on a quest I as his High Priest can't leave you alone to the wilds," Christian said. "I'll have one ready to go off with you, you're welcome to eat and rest here for the night."

[Skittlebug]

Naomi smiles and thanks Christian again, then does just that.

She wakes early and gathers what few things she has and gets ready to meet the reaper that she'll be travelling with.

[Kender Bard]

Renlo meets Naomi outside, shielding his eyes against the morning sun, jaw cracking with large yawns. He gave her a sleepy, but friendly smile. "So you're my charge? The High Priest said we'd be going on a spiritual journey." He grinned. "Wouldn't be the first time, and it will be my honor to protect you in my lord's name."

[Skittlebug]

Naomi smiles, glad to see that the Reaper seems to be friendly, she hadn't been sure what to expect. She dips into a curtsey, "Yes, I'm Naomi, thank you so much for accompanying me. Did the High Priest explain the nature of my quest?"

[Kender Bard]

"He did," Renlo agreed. "My things are ready to go and we can even take a pair of horses if you prefer that to walking. I know I do. Wherever you go, I will follow and protect until every last one of those rings is delivered."