Ialaenel's Task

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Ialaenel> Jynthir tells you 'Do you care to aid me in the Patrician's Palace?'

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Ok.

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Ok.

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Ok.

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> Young adventurer,
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Ialaenel> A Var Bandor guard has arrived.
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With the passing of midnight, it is now Thelansday, 29th day of Converumir.
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Ialaenel> You tell Jynthir 'The Patrician's palace?  What is it you seek to do there?'
> Do come visit me in the old home of Belandis Kell, in Earendam. I have a few things to discuss.
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Ialaenel> Jynthir tells you 'I am after an item or two.'
> Aeleero Rae'laenel.
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personal> A finely dressed messenger walks up to you, hands you a scroll, and walks away.

Ialaenel> You tell Jynthir 'Ah, I see.  Almost anywhere else, I would certainly agree to aid you.  However, I will not disrupt the intrigues of the court directly.'

Ialaenel> Jynthir tells you 'Very well. '

Ialaenel has arrived.

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  A small, square font lies at the center of the room, the remainder of the
floor covered in what appears to be marble tile.  Gaudy, faux-haute art is
draped upon the walls, and a few exotic plants rest around the perimeter. 
Upon the north wall, an elaborate candelabra stands, the flickering
candlelight dancing across the water's surface.  

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(Invis) Ialaenel the aelin is here.
An aelin servant stands attentively behind Aeleero.
(Wizi) (Windy Aura) A tall kankoran woman sporting a headdress stands here.

Aeleero looks up, then grins.

Ialaenel nods.
Ialaenel looks at you.

Aeleero adjusts his spectacles, saying, in aelin, 'Well, then. If it isn't the young sir Caerith'ralin.'

Ialaenel offers a small bow, then says 'A wantnan yr ah, lsu?'

Aeleero scoffs, in aelin, 'Don't speak that mud-tongue. I know you're above it.'

Ialaenel says 'Ah, quite true.  Well then, what can I do for you?'

Aeleero nods once, saying, in aelin, 'But yes, I did call for you. Particularly, because your case has been one that has intrigued me greatly, over time.'
Aeleero leans back in his chair, plucking a wineglass from a nearby table. He muses, in aelin, 'You see, I have eyes and ears about that tell me of your state.'
Aeleero takes a leisurely sip of wine, then adds, in aelin, 'One of which was, at one point in time, your father.'
Aeleero swirls the wine about in its glass, a wry smile on his face.

Ialaenel raises an eyebrow, eyes narrowing.

Aeleero notes, in aelin, 'But he met a tragically early end, and has since been replaced.'

Ialaenel says 'Well, well.  I see.  I'm sure his disappearance gave you no trouble?'

Ialaenel nods.

Aeleero shrugs, saying, in aelin, 'The type are rather disposable, to be honest.'

Ialaenel chuckles, and agrees 'My thoughts exactly, sir.'

Aeleero continues, in aelin, 'In any case, I found your rebellion against him rather attractive.'
Aeleero lowers the now-empty wineglass, replacing it on the table. He leans forward toward you, saying, in aelin, 'And I believe that a.. charity case.. of yourself is in order. You remind me of me, at a younger age.'

An aelin servant fills the empty glass with more wine from a nearby bottle.

Ialaenel glances at the door.
Ialaenel says 'Pardon me my battle-readiness, however, I did just deny a fire templar my aid in causing ruckus in the Patrician's palace, so he may be sour for a while.  I am quite interested in what you could offer me, make no mistake.'

Aeleero smiles thinly at you, saying, in aelin, 'What I am saying, young sir, is that I am willing to afford you the money, time, and effort it takes to regain the name Caerith'ralin.'

Aeleero pauses, then shrugs, in aelin, 'He shan't bother you, though your readiness is.. charming.'

Ialaenel widens his eyes, and states 'Such is quite tempting...'

Aeleero ahems, continuing, in aelin, 'In any case, I will offer you this glory for your family under one condition; that you shuck off any and all current and future binds you have to any other person, association, or company and serve only myself.'

Ialaenel> You think 'There is always a price to suck a backing.'
Ialaenel> You think 'And thereby make me yours and yours alone, is that it?'
Ialaenel> You think 'The key's in the future.'
Ialaenel ponders the question.

Aeleero interlaces his fingers, saying, in aelin, 'I will be your father, your patron, and your life. Though I must admit, I am a rather even-handed master, no?'

An aelin servant gives a practiced smile, then nods once at Aeleero.

Ialaenel looks at an aelin servant.

Ialaenel says 'I see...your proposal is interesting.'

An aelin servant locks his gaze with your own, as if measuring your worth.

Ialaenel> You think 'Will I sacrifice my will for my family's name?'

Aeleero lifts a brow, asking, in aelin, '..but?'

Ialaenel> You think 'What worth is the name of Caerith'raelin if it is always spoken after and below that of Rae'laenel?'
Ialaenel says 'I am considering.  A moment.'

Aeleero extends a hand, saying, in aelin, 'I offer you my power, influence, and network, young Ialaenel. All you must give -me- is your future, for the rest of your life.'

An aelin servant nods once, saying in a drawling tone, in aelin, 'None leave, yet all prosper.'
Ok.

Ialaenel nods, then says 'You wish to be my father, then?'

Aeleero smiles broadly, saying, in aelin, 'Yes.'

Ialaenel says 'I see.  I am afraid I must decline your offer, then.'

Ialaenel> The smile melts quickly from Aeleero's face.

Aeleero asks, in aelin, 'Oh?'
Aeleero withdraws his hand, then scoops up the refilled glass of wine.
Aeleero rises slowly, his gaze set upon you.

Ialaenel says 'I cannot sacrifice my future to another's control.  I will not allow my name to be tagged onto another's, always below it as a servant.'

Aeleero frowns, saying, in aelin, 'So I see.'
Aeleero hmphs, distaste evident in his voice, in aelin, 'And I had so wished for you to join me.'
Aeleero tsks, in aelin, 'What a shame.'
Aeleero motions to the servant.

Ialaenel adds 'Besides, if you know me so well, you should know what I did to my last...'

An aelin servant nods once at Aeleero, then cracks his knuckles.
 
Ialaenel utters the words 'demonic possession'
As Ialaenel completes his chant, a cold wind swirls about him.
Ialaenel raises his arms in exultant agony, screaming as a dark mist pours into his throat.
A wash of inhuman emotions crosses Ialaenel's face, and he grins, wickedly.

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Ialaenel> You think 'A scream provides a sweeter song than any bardic melody.'
08:21:05> Roleplay: Ialaenel thinks 'A scream provides a sweeter song than any bardic melody.'

/* He claims that this think was intended to be: think Be my father, then...and share his fate. 
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Ialaenel utters the words 'harm'
Ialaenel calls upon the power of the void to inflict harm upon Aeleero!
Ialaenel's POTENT harm spell damages Aeleero!

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Ialaenel shakes the coins in his hand.

personal> The room darkens visibly.
personal> Within your demon-possessed mind, you hear a familiar voice, cold and clear. 'Excellent choice, young one.'

Ialaenel smiles coldly.

personal> The voice purrs 'You have set your future before you, and so it shall continue.'

Ialaenel nods.

personal> The voice laughs smoothly, fading away into silence.

Ialaenel bends down, and cuts the head off of the corpse of an aelin servant.
Ialaenel drops the head from the corpse of an aelin servant.
Ialaenel quickly destroys the head from the corpse of an aelin servant.

Ialaenel> As the demon possessing you begins to recede, the room returns to its previous brightness.local> As the demon possessing you begins to recede, the room returns to its previous brightness.

Ialaenel collapses to his knees, clutching at his head as a dark mist roils out of his mouth!