The Eye of Anubis: Book Ten

Nathan of the FoS · Post by **Nathan of the FoS** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:54 pm

"Yes, we thank you for your hospitality," Charles says, bowing. "We had best be on our way, it would be better not to give them any more reason not to allow us out by ourselves."

So saying, he hurries to follow Kuzan out the door.

Rock of the Fraternity · Mon Mar 09, 2009 2:27 am

"I thank you for your invaluable help," Lia says, bowing politely to the priestess. "And I have but one more request: do you have any of the sacred writings of Ra, or else of those teachings which relate to the relationship between Isis and Ra, that I might purchase from you? I originally came on this expedition with hopes of writing a thesis on the transition of the worship of the sun, you see. If we present our coming to your temple in that light, it might be seen as somewhat less suspicious and thereby better for all of us."

Turning to Charles, she says: "You might be able to make the Falkovnians believe it, yes? I do not say we should present such a reason up front, but it might be good to have it in reserve."

lostboy · Post by **lostboy** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 3:56 am

Sascha grunts in acquiensence at their return to the Falkovnian stronghold, although it isnt somethign he relishes.

Bowing politley to the priestess he follows the others into the street, one hand on the pommel of his sword, alert for danger.

yalenusveler · Post by **yalenusveler** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 1:16 pm

"I..can perhaps soothe things with our hosts." Andre said, though it didn't exactly sound like he thought it was the most likely of possibilities. "Though what to do with the information we have now is always the question." Because telling someone their grandson became a tomb robber and likely killed or got their other grandson killed, oh yes, most certainly the grandest way to strike up a positive working relationship with someone.

NeoTiamat · Post by **NeoTiamat** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 3:15 pm

Somewhere in Muhar, Har'Akir
August 26th, 761, 6:37 PM; Day 162 of the Menetnashte Expedition
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Rock wrote:"I thank you for your invaluable help," Lia says, bowing politely to the priestess. "And I have but one more request: do you have any of the sacred writings of Ra, or else of those teachings which relate to the relationship between Isis and Ra, that I might purchase from you? I originally came on this expedition with hopes of writing a thesis on the transition of the worship of the sun, you see. If we present our coming to your temple in that light, it might be seen as somewhat less suspicious and thereby better for all of us."

"I shall see what it is possible to do..." Nathifa said curiously. She made a sign over her heart as you left, bowing slightly. "Isis grant you mercy, strangers. I think you may yet need it."

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The sun was quite low in the sky as you traveled through the village of Muhar, learning a very important lesson in the process. Streets, in Muhar, were not hard and fast rules, going from place to place. They were more... guidelines, which tended to end in entirely too many dead ends. It was kind of like Port-a-Lucine in that way. You were about halfway between the Temple of Isis and the village square when you finally met someone.

"You are the new foreigners?" The voice came from the shadows of an alleyway, as an Akiri wrapped in heavy robes stepped into view. She was of medium height, a striking woman with short-cut black hair and handsome features. "The ones not worshipping the sign of the hawk?"

"I am Banafrit." The Akiri woman said. "And I have something show you. But not here where we may be seen."

Rock of the Fraternity · Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:09 pm

Akiri: "I greet you, lady Banafrit," Lia says, glancing around to make sure there are no obvious Falkovnian spies or collaborators about. "My name is Mourneswaithe. While I would personally be glad to see what it is you wish to show us, we are in a bind: the impalers expect us back soon, and they are unlikely to be patient. Is this thing you wish to see us far from here, and is its importance great? I have no wish at all to insult you; but the hawkbrands are ... dangerous men, and I would be sure."

DocBeard · Post by **DocBeard** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:17 pm

"Huh, that was easier than expected." Tomas comments to himself; he figured they'd at least spit on him a little, maybe throw some stones, something like that.

Nathan of the FoS · Post by **Nathan of the FoS** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 5:06 pm

Charles bows politely, although not without some trepidation about the possibility of further delay; he is feeling uneasy about the situation and would like to be back to the compound as soon as possible. Already, it seems, it may be hard to pass off their absence without further ructions with Vedarrak and his underlings. "Is it urgent, madame?" he seconds Lia's question.

NeoTiamat · Post by **NeoTiamat** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 5:11 pm

Somewhere in Muhar, Har'Akir
August 26th, 761, 6:37 PM; Day 162 of the Menetnashte Expedition
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"Yes." Banafrit nodded simply. "It will be worth your time, I promise you."

lostboy · Post by **lostboy** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 6:04 pm

"Then lead on milady" Sascha says showing a slight sense of relief on a delay in returning to the compound and the corpse bedecked square.

Nathan of the FoS · Post by **Nathan of the FoS** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:44 pm

"Kuzan...could you tell them we're on our way and will do our best to be back before sunset?" Charles asks. [Akiri]"I would like to see what you have to show us, Madame Banalrit...is it very far? Can we be back by the time the hawk-men close the city? And will it still be there tomorrow?"

Kaitou Kage · Post by **Kaitou Kage** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:11 pm

"Wait," Kuzan said, stopping suddenly even as the others began getting ready to walk off. "I'm confused." The priest frowned, sounding more stern than confused.

"Barely two hours ago, the lot of you are going on about how it's not a good idea to cross these hawk-branded men. They're dangerous, you said. Best to do what they say for now until we know what's going on."

He rubbed his forehead. "Now you're all planning to deliberately do something that you know is going to anger them." He shook his head.

"Am I the only one that finds this a very stupid idea? You know these hawk-men are willing to kill to maintain their order. And more than that, you know they're already fidgeting about wondering where we are. Do you really think it's a good idea to press their tempers any further? Or do you all actually enjoy the idea of spending time on the stakes?"

He gestured at the girl. "Whatever it is, it must not be urgent. She's not panicking or anything. I say we make arrangements for tomorrow so we don't risk getting reprimanded or worse."

Really, this was idiotic. These Corelanders were so afraid of these Falkovnians, but so willing to throw that all away for the sake of a lark.

Casting a magic circle vs. evil somewhere in there, probably at the beginning.

NeoTiamat · Post by **NeoTiamat** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:45 pm

Somewhere in Muhar, Har'Akir
August 26th, 761, 6:37 PM; Day 162 of the Menetnashte Expedition
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"It is not far, but it will not wait." Banafrit said testily. The Akiri woman appeared to be growing just slightly annoyed by this waffling. "I have no wish to be caught in curfew either, so choose now."

Nathan of the FoS · Post by **Nathan of the FoS** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:47 pm

"Well, Kuzan, if you'd like to go now you can make our apologies," Charles says. "Not such a bad idea at that...would anyone else like to go with him? I believe I'll go with Sascha and see what's to be seen myself."

Kaitou Kage · Post by **Kaitou Kage** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:55 pm

"What exactly would you have me tell them, Charles?" Kuzan asked pointedly, "'I apologize, but our companions ran off with a Muhari girl. They said they'll be back by sundown but if not, they would very much like to be staked in the morning.'"

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