Next on the List (Plot)

[Skittlebug]

Naomi is glad that the man they're looking for in Malagard seemed obviously a priest, even though it's only fall, the weather in Khelek is practically frigid to her. Being able to have their Mind companion get them all to the temple in an instant is a blessing.

Shivering, she heads inside, concentrating on simply warming up for now.

[Kender Bard]

Renlo glanced sideways at Naomi and smiled sympathetically. "It's too cold, I agree. That or I've spent far too long in the desert heat," he chuckled. He reached up to his throat and undid the clasp on his cloak, swinging it around to rest over Naomi's shoulders. "There we go."

As they entered Taed's wing, several priests glanced over but none approached them. They went about their business. It didn't look as though the pair were grieving and they did have the urgent pose of a messenger reporting on a fresh death.

Renlo frowned at that. "The weather isn't the only chilly thing here," he muttered.

[Skittlebug]

Naomi frowns, "No it isn't." She picks the nearest priest and walks up to them briskly, not willing to simply wait for one of them to greet them. "Excuse me, I'm looking for a priest, Tadeus, do you know where I can find him?"

[Kender Bard]

The priest paused in what he was doing--carrying a pile of rolled linens--and then glanced back over his shoulder. "Tadeus, you have a new visitor," he called out before turning and walking away. Another priest broke away from his work and approached them, looking as solemn as the rest of them.

"What service do you require?" he asked curtly.

[Skittlebug]

"None actually, I have a message for you. Would it be possible to speak somewhere more private?"

[Kender Bard]

Tadeus raised a brow but nodded, beckoning. He headed up the stairs to the communal sleeping rooms. At the moment, they were mostly empty and Taedus took them to a secluded corner. "Well?"

[Skittlebug]

"I have a delivery for you as well as the message," Naomi begins in a quiet voice, pulling out a ring for Tadeus "from Taed himself. By now I'm sure you know I'm sure you know about the demon threat that is plaguing the land. Taed has selected chosen of us mortals to bear, to aid in putting a stop to the demons. I've been tasked with delivering these rings, and you are one of the chosen."

[Kender Bard]

Tadeus looked at the ring and cracked a wry smile. "Of course," he muttered in a tone that was just on the edge of sarcasm. "Well, it will be my honor to serve my lord as he wishes." He accepted the ring and peered at it before slipping it on, admiring its change. "Not that I've ever done anything different for years now. Thank you for bringing this to me. You are of course welcome to stay at the temple as our guest if you like."

[Skittlebug]

Naomi smiles her thanks, "It would be nice to rest for the night before moving on, somewhere warm."

[Kender Bard]

"You'll find the temple warm enough, especially if you keep a heavy cloak about you," Tadeus remarked. "And there's a hot stew to eat for dinner that you may help yourself to in that direction." He waved vaguely. "These cots will be where you sleep."

[Skittlebug]

Naomi smiles, "Thank you so much."