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Post by Vhagar on Feb 2, 2014 16:02:28 GMT -5
"Of course, my lady. Many of our own visitors are too frightened to come after the death of my predecessor. They fear the shade of the dead, or worry that they will meet a similar fate," he replied.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2014 16:33:07 GMT -5
"Is it true, what the people are saying? Was the Septon really killed by a shadow, and in such brutal manner?" she asked with a look of concern and took a seat, beckoning the Septon to do the same. "Are you not frightened?"
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Post by Vhagar on Feb 2, 2014 16:41:43 GMT -5
"Of course I am frightened. I saw his corpse. It made me vomit," he said. "I am not sure if it was truly done by a shadow, because I did not witness it myself. But it is what the people say. But it was most horrific."
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2014 17:16:25 GMT -5
Frowning, Dany patted the man's shoulder, all the while wondering what kind of a savage would do something like this. "And yet you serve the Sept. May I ask you, why?"
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Post by Vhagar on Feb 2, 2014 17:30:54 GMT -5
"It is my duty and my joy. I love the Seven well and someone must tend their altars and offer guidance to those in need. Duty is not always safe, my lady."
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2014 18:34:11 GMT -5
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Elseyris quietly entered the sept, looking around for the Septon.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2014 18:40:11 GMT -5
"It is my duty and my joy. I love the Seven well and someone must tend their altars and offer guidance to those in need. Duty is not always safe, my lady." "There is nothing nobler than this," Dany replied, somewhat moved by the man's devotion, and stood, leaving him to his seat. "I fare you well, Septon. May your future be brighter than what this Sept has seen." |
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Post by Vhagar on Feb 3, 2014 18:40:51 GMT -5
//////// Elseyris quietly entered the sept, looking around for the Septon. The septon she remembered from before was dead, as she may have heard, but she saw a new septon she didn't know. He was on his knees before the altar of the Father, praying quietly, though she definitely heard him say something about being delivered from evil. |
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Post by Vhagar on Feb 3, 2014 18:41:55 GMT -5
"It is my duty and my joy. I love the Seven well and someone must tend their altars and offer guidance to those in need. Duty is not always safe, my lady." "There is nothing nobler than this," Dany replied, somewhat moved by the man's devotion, and stood, leaving him to his seat. "I fare you well, Septon. May your future be brighter than what this Sept has seen." "You are very kind, my lady. I will pray for you," he vowed. "May the Mother keep you safe in her arms." |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2014 18:42:50 GMT -5
//////// Elseyris quietly entered the sept, looking around for the Septon. The septon she remembered from before was dead, as she may have heard, but she saw a new septon she didn't know. He was on his knees before the altar of the Father, praying quietly, though she definitely heard him say something about being delivered from evil. She approached him quietly, not wanting to rudely interrupt his prayer. When he finished speaking, she stood at his side, so as not to surprise him; "Excuse me, Septon? Have you time to assist a lost soul?" |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2014 18:45:12 GMT -5
"There is nothing nobler than this," Dany replied, somewhat moved by the man's devotion, and stood, leaving him to his seat. "I fare you well, Septon. May your future be brighter than what this Sept has seen." "You are very kind, my lady. I will pray for you," he vowed. "May the Mother keep you safe in her arms." Smiling, Dany walked left the seat area and walked over to the seventh corner of the Sept. There, she lit a candle for the Stranger and prayed, her voice barely louder than a mere whisper. |
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Post by Vhagar on Feb 3, 2014 18:55:45 GMT -5
She approached him quietly, not wanting to rudely interrupt his prayer. When he finished speaking, she stood at his side, so as not to surprise him; "Excuse me, Septon? Have you time to assist a lost soul?" He looked up at her from his knees. "Always, my child. The Crone lights her lamp for all who need help and it is my duty and my joy to help those who seek her aid. Please, speak." He climbed to his feet, a little unsteady from a long time spent kneeling. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2014 19:01:51 GMT -5
She approached him quietly, not wanting to rudely interrupt his prayer. When he finished speaking, she stood at his side, so as not to surprise him; "Excuse me, Septon? Have you time to assist a lost soul?" He looked up at her from his knees. "Always, my child. The Crone lights her lamp for all who need help and it is my duty and my joy to help those who seek her aid. Please, speak." He climbed to his feet, a little unsteady from a long time spent kneeling. Reaching out a hand to grasp his elbow, helping him to steady himself, Elseyris smiled, though her eyes were troubled; "May we speak in confidence?" |
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Post by Vhagar on Feb 3, 2014 19:08:21 GMT -5
"Of course," he agreed. "How can I be of service?"
He drew her towards an alcove.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2014 19:17:29 GMT -5
"Of course," he agreed. "How can I be of service?" He drew her towards an alcove. "Septon," she began, trying to keep the upwelling of her feelings under control. "There is a man. A man I love with all my heart, who loves me too, but I fear that his family will not allow us to marry. His father and mother despise me, for no reason other than my parentage. I go to make a petition for my case later today, but I am afraid. I do not know what will make me worthy in the eyes of my love's family. I have no lands, no prestige, I am the daughter of a disgraced man. But I have the dearest hope in my heart that this love might prevail. I seek counsel and solace." |
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Post by Vhagar on Feb 3, 2014 19:35:08 GMT -5
If he understood, he gave no sign of it. "You must pray to the Father for justice," he said. "And pray to the Maiden, who protects all young women. I fear I have no experience in matters of the heart, my lady. i cannot help you, but the gods can. If it pleases them."
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2014 19:45:49 GMT -5
"I understand, Septon, I will. Will you guide me in my prayers, please? I am yet a novice in the correct worship of the Seven. I would seek to learn how to serve them well."
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Post by Vhagar on Feb 3, 2014 19:50:11 GMT -5
"Of course I will," he said. "Do you have a prayer book yet? That will help you."
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2014 19:58:00 GMT -5
"No, not yet," said Elsey, feeling embarrassed. "May I borrow one?"
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Post by Vhagar on Feb 4, 2014 8:46:17 GMT -5
He nodded, fished around in a cupboard and produced a Book of Common Prayer to the Seven Gods.
"This is the main source of our prayers," he said. "It was written many years ago by the most noble Septon Luceon, who later became High Septon, two hundred years ago.
He handed the book over. It had a plain leather cover an plain writing inside.
"Sorry about the lack of decoration. The illuminated books are all kept at the Starry Sept. Or were, at least."
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2014 8:58:53 GMT -5
Elseyris ran her hand over the cover, and looked to the septon with gratitude;
"It's alright, no need to apologize. I am not given to the ostentatious myself anyway. Thank you. Shall I fetch the candles?"
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Post by Vhagar on Feb 4, 2014 9:10:37 GMT -5
"Please do. You may light one at each of the altars if you so wish. We have enough for that."
He gestured towards a box at the far side of the room.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2014 19:20:55 GMT -5
"Well, I would certainly not like to offend the rest of the Seven by leaving them out," she said, striding over to the box. She drew out seven candles, and returned to the septon's side.
"Lead on, good sir."
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Post by Vhagar on Feb 5, 2014 5:18:17 GMT -5
"The Father comes first," he instructed.
He indicated the prayer book. "There are several that might be of use. You could choose one that favours one god, or all of the Seven."
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2014 16:12:50 GMT -5
"I think I will need the help of all seven for what is to come," said Elsey, sadly, leafing through the book.
Upon finding one that seemed suitable, she approached the statue of the Father, and lit the first candle, placing it before him, then kneeling to begin praying. She followed the prayers in turn as best she could, though she felt little solace as the seventh prayer ended. She was still preyed upon by fear and sadness from which there was likely no catharsis.
"Thank you, Septon. I am sorry to have troubled you with the woes of my foolish heart. I shall be sure to return your kindness very soon."
She held the book out a little, not sure if he wanted it back immediately or not.
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all alone and also really bored 
Hopefully going to kickstart the festival too
Jul 3, 2014 12:43:09 GMT -5
Hopefully going to kickstart the festival too
Jul 3, 2014 12:43:09 GMT -5