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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Mar 23, 2021 13:32:37 GMT
"During the time of the Nightfall when the zombie lord and dragon came to conquer Nirrion they raised a Living Wall. It is a wall comprised of reanimated corpses. Much of it was destroyed during the battle but there were always rumors that some of it survived. Apparently those rumors are true and that section of the city is underneath that Fang's apartment."
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Post by Diocles on Mar 23, 2021 13:34:40 GMT
I almost vomit. Something about this wall upsets my whole Pattern. "Topsy turvy... perversion... corruption." I put my head down, trying to control my queasiness, and in this moment I silently vow to destroy the Living Wall. "It must be destroyed."
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Mar 23, 2021 13:35:28 GMT
"Caoimhghin" I say with some concern. "Are you okay?" I lay my hand on his shoulder.
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Post by Storyteller on Mar 23, 2021 13:35:43 GMT
By this time, Jax has you safely in a hired litter, so you and the Haruspex have privacy to talk as you are borne to Desolation Row.
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Post by Diocles on Mar 23, 2021 13:36:57 GMT
"I'll be fine. It's just that..." I sit up and look at Kestal. "Is there anything that is very anathema to your nature? That's the Living Wall for me. We cannot coexist in the same city. It must be destroyed, or I will die trying."
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Mar 23, 2021 13:39:25 GMT
"It is an abomination to our faith as well. Those poor spirits are tied to that place and should be free to move on. I will help you in this. You are right, it must be destroyed."
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Post by Diocles on Mar 23, 2021 13:40:40 GMT
I smile at Kestal and take his hands in mine. "I'm glad I met you, Haruspex. You are a good friend!" I glance at Jax. "And your loyal man, Jax, too. I misjudged him at first, but he is steadfast and brave!"
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Post by Storyteller on Mar 23, 2021 13:42:02 GMT
Though Jax does not peer back into the litter, you can both see the way he squares his shoulders.
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Mar 23, 2021 13:45:29 GMT
"And you Caoimhghin. Life has certainly gotten interesting since I met you. And I have Jax to thank for that introduction." A little more quietly so that Jax doesn't overhear. "That poor man, his previous master must have been a real piece of work to alienate one so loyal."
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Post by Diocles on Mar 23, 2021 13:46:52 GMT
I nod and sit back, reminiscing on the fiasco that was Danal. "His master was most wretched and died an ignoble death, caught up in machinations that grew beyond his control." I glance around nervously. "Actually, I hope... he's not hanging around. Ya know?"
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Mar 23, 2021 14:20:54 GMT
"I doubt that very much. If he was still around it's unlikely he'd be here. Don't worry overmuch about wraiths. They're usually pretty harmless and I can help keep you safe."
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Post by Diocles on Mar 23, 2021 21:42:26 GMT
I nod and lean back against the pillows. "All right. I trust you on this, but if anything strange happens around me, you'll let me know, right?" If Qadir can be haunting Sindre, Danal could certainly be haunting me!
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Mar 23, 2021 22:19:29 GMT
"Yes, I'll be sure to let you know straight away if there are any wraiths near you. Just make sure to let me know if anything strange is happening around me!"
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Post by Diocles on Mar 23, 2021 22:28:27 GMT
"Will do!" I pause, considering. "Too bad Anak wasn't here tonight to see what happened. I'm sure it would've amused him."
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Post by Sir Roland Desprez on Mar 23, 2021 22:36:15 GMT
"Yes but remember, Fang can control undead, even vampires. It might not have been a good thing."
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