Quote"Would any of these men actually be capable of providing protection?"...
"Certainly not that one."
Quote from: Nezz on May 30, 2024, 04:15:19 PMYes! We finally have a Bynw post! rubs hands together in anticipation!
Quote from: Jerusha on May 31, 2024, 12:28:25 PMI wonder where that deserted monastery is. I don't think I would like our party to meet up with them on the road, so I hope they are a fair distance away. (I wonder what the chances of that are.)
Nice scene, Laurna. It feels so bucolic compared to Bynw's interlude.
Quote from: DerynifanK on June 04, 2024, 01:48:16 PMI have to say this makes me take a very dim view of cleric and priests . Talk about not being trustworthy! A sad state of affairs.
Quote from: Bynw on June 04, 2024, 02:31:22 PMQuote from: DerynifanK on June 04, 2024, 01:48:16 PMI have to say this makes me take a very dim view of cleric and priests . Talk about not being trustworthy! A sad state of affairs.
All of the Castle's resident priests are cool (no matter their status of retired or whatever).
Quote from: Nezz on June 04, 2024, 02:32:13 PMQuote from: Bynw on June 04, 2024, 02:31:22 PMQuote from: DerynifanK on June 04, 2024, 01:48:16 PMI have to say this makes me take a very dim view of cleric and priests . Talk about not being trustworthy! A sad state of affairs.
All of the Castle's resident priests are cool (no matter their status of retired or whatever).
Especially the fierce and wild ones. :D
Quote from: Laurna on June 05, 2024, 01:52:25 PMI formally Protest! Were we or were we not supposed to bring you-know-who into this sequence of events?
Quote from: Laurna on June 05, 2024, 01:59:32 PM:*Y(Q#$(*Y#OJHFHO*Y#
Quote from: DerynifanK on June 05, 2024, 09:48:16 PMQuestion, who exactly are the the Williamites? I read about a group that followed William of Orange but they were much later, in the 1600s. Just curious about this group.
Quote from: Nezz on June 06, 2024, 12:25:40 AMI've seen Williamites and Willamites and Willimites used interchangeably; I assume it's all the same people.
Quote from: DerynifanK on June 06, 2024, 03:32:24 PMAll the players seem to be converging on Grecotha. Wonder if there is any significance in that.
Quote from: DerynifanK on June 07, 2024, 09:34:55 PMI see the beginnings of friendship between Edwin and Eric. Wonder where it will lead.
Quote from: JudithR on June 08, 2024, 04:24:13 PMFather Brown - well played
Quote from: revanne on June 06, 2024, 10:20:25 AMIf we invite Demercia we could have a little Synod of our own!Real life synods are quite enough for me, thanks🤣
Completely the wrong era but somehow I imagined them in Klu Klux Clan robes.
Quote from: Laurna on June 11, 2024, 12:29:51 PMIf I had a coin to toss into the wager, it would be on the two young men. The odds against them with that big nasty fella in the middle and all his goons are too good to not make a bet on. So 5 assailants against 2 upstarts, does that make it 3 to 1 or even better odds. Here is my coin, I'll take that bet.
Quote from: DerynifanK on June 12, 2024, 06:17:09 PMPerhaps Airich will be able to help Edwin rescue or restore his goods. I hope so. Could be a beneficial use of Deryni powers.
QuoteSir Lord Airich O'Mazing
Quote from: Jerusha on June 20, 2024, 12:45:53 PMAirich is in the best of hands. Hopefully he will appreciate it.
Quote from: Jerusha on June 28, 2024, 04:15:55 PMElspeth make a rather good conscience for young Edwin. ;)
Quote from: Laurna on June 29, 2024, 01:26:02 PMThank you Nezz, I really like the tone of this scene. I love the interplay between Amy and Airich.
Quote from: DerynifanK on July 08, 2024, 07:15:10 AMI'm not sure Canon Damien has the right to "command" that Ellsworth and Amy accompany this monk into Grecotha. Maybe "request" would have been better. What authority does he have over them? Just curious
Quote from: DerynifanK on July 08, 2024, 07:15:10 AMI'm not sure Canon Damien has the right to "command" that Ellsworth and Amy accompany this monk into Grecotha. Maybe "request" would have been better. What authority does he have over them? Just curiousWell he has just done them a big favour by allowing them the use of the Cathedral library.
Quote from: revanne on July 10, 2024, 01:28:18 AMQuote from: DerynifanK on July 08, 2024, 07:15:10 AMI'm not sure Canon Damien has the right to "command" that Ellsworth and Amy accompany this monk into Grecotha. Maybe "request" would have been better. What authority does he have over them? Just curiousWell he has just done them a big favour by allowing them the use of the Cathedral library.
Actually I think it's much simpler. This is an emergency situation, a boy is dying and there is no time for niceties. He knows at least that the group are not hostile to Deryni related things or they would not be researching talicil - I'm sure he has sized them up and know they will do their best for him.
Quote from: DerynifanK on July 10, 2024, 02:38:37 PMWill Canon Damien earn the provost of Grecotha about what seems to be happening? Will the provost initiate an investigation? And will Airich be able to ride to Tanisha to give warning of the new danger to Deryni? And arch should be able to Identify those students to the proviost. Will he b able to do so without revealing his own Deryni identity. Lots of questions for our writers.
Quote from: Marc_du_Temple on July 12, 2024, 02:51:22 PMWhy not? You worked hard, didn't you? :D
Quote from: Nezz on July 12, 2024, 02:53:56 PMBut Boromir was wrong. It seems that after all one, or rather, two, do just walk into Mordor.Quote from: Marc_du_Temple on July 12, 2024, 02:51:22 PMWhy not? You worked hard, didn't you? :D
Oh sure. But traditionally, one doesn't "Like" one's own posts anymore than one "walks" into Mordor. ;)
Quote from: revanne on July 12, 2024, 03:41:34 PMGood point. I guess I'll Like Laurna's post after all. :)Quote from: Nezz on July 12, 2024, 02:53:56 PMBut Boromir was wrong. It seems that after all one, or rather, two, do just walk into Mordor.Quote from: Marc_du_Temple on July 12, 2024, 02:51:22 PMWhy not? You worked hard, didn't you? :DOh sure. But traditionally, one doesn't "Like" one's own posts anymore than one "walks" into Mordor. ;)
Quote from: Nezz on July 12, 2024, 03:39:14 PMDFK, you are one lucky ducky! After today's post, I told Laurna that if Fiona hadn't put a ring on Wash's finger by the time I wrote my next post, then I was going to have Airich go track down Wash with Amy in tow. Laurna refused to cooperate. So Fiona's tender little heart is safe for now. :)
Quote from: DerynifanK on July 13, 2024, 07:55:50 PM@Nezz, @Laurna, Fiona and I thank you for the reprieve. I have been sick for a week; abd pain, cough, low grade fever, feeling lousy. Finally went to walk-in clinic and looks like I have an infection. Started on antibiotic and hoping I will soon feel well enough to get back to writing. Don't give up on Fiona, she's a fighter?
Quote from: Nezz on July 13, 2024, 07:58:19 PMMeanwhile, you give that infection what-for, show it that you won't take any of its nonsense sitting down. And feel much better, soon!Quote from: DerynifanK on July 13, 2024, 07:55:50 PM@Nezz, @Laurna, Fiona and I thank you for the reprieve. I have been sick for a week; abd pain, cough, low grade fever, feeling lousy. Finally went to walk-in clinic and looks like I have an infection. Started on antibiotic and hoping I will soon feel well enough to get back to writing. Don't give up on Fiona, she's a fighter?Oh, I have total faith in Fiona. And I have complete faith in Wash's loyalty towards her. I just like to tease our characters a little bit; helps keep them on their toes. :) <3
Quote from: Marc_du_Temple on July 18, 2024, 04:56:09 PMWhat a day these people are having! Hope that they can learn to trust each other eventually.
Quote from: DerynifanK on July 20, 2024, 09:16:19 AMAmazing! Amy is the girl who saved Wash when he was near death in the dungeon.
Quote from: Bynw on July 20, 2024, 07:10:44 PMQuote from: DerynifanK on July 20, 2024, 09:16:19 AMAmazing! Amy is the girl who saved Wash when he was near death in the dungeon.
Yes. I wondered when it would come to light. I knew exactly who she was the moment I read her character description.
Quote from: Bynw on July 20, 2024, 07:10:44 PMQuote from: DerynifanK on July 20, 2024, 09:16:19 AMAmazing! Amy is the girl who saved Wash when he was near death in the dungeon.
Yes. I wondered when it would come to light. I knew exactly who she was the moment I read her character description.
Quote from: Marc_du_Temple on July 22, 2024, 03:07:28 PMHe thanks you and will ramble on in the future as well!Great. And Airich says to tell you that it has been awhile since he had such a good laugh as when you referred to him as "mythic." :)
Quote from: DerynifanK on July 25, 2024, 01:53:18 PMI am so glad that Elspeth found the information she needed on Talicil and how to produce it. I hope Edwin will be able to produce a complete copy for them so they will be able to make it as needed for their patients.Of course, now we have to look at it like "Does Feyd really disapprove of this king? Or is Bynw just trying to make us think that Feyd disapproves?"
I wonder how Feyed will deal with the crowning of a king of which he strongly disapproves. I would not want to be the one crossing him and the Order.
Quote from: Evie on July 28, 2024, 03:42:10 PMYay, Edwin! Now hopefully he or Airich dispersed the wards afterwards, or that chair is going to be very difficult to sit on! ;DI can so totally see them leaving it there as a joke... :D
Quote from: DerynifanK on July 28, 2024, 10:08:11 PMI am hoping Airich will find Wash or another healer to mend Robert's crushed hand. I would have thought Grecotha would have a healer or access to one. Or surely the bishop could call for one. I hope a solution can be found. I wonder if Airich has any healing ability.Airich doesn't seem to be a healer, but he is a clever boy and knows that Amy is a clever girl.
Quote from: Evie on July 29, 2024, 05:11:36 PMIt's good to see the entire group learning how to bond and work well together.Just as well as I suspect our revered GM has a few more curve balls to throw our way.
Quote from: DerynifanK on July 29, 2024, 11:08:12 PMThe realigning of the bones reminded me of Dhugal realigning the bones of the fractured skull, like fitting pieces of puzzle together.
Quote from: Laurna on July 30, 2024, 02:20:44 AMI hadn't actually read QfSC in several decades and had no memory whatsoever of Dhugal's bone-setting scene. I'd just been thinking about what to do with the story and thought, "Hey, I wonder if you can use the Telekinesis skill to manipulate bone." Laurna assured me this could be done, and so we were off to the races after that. :)Quote from: DerynifanK on July 29, 2024, 11:08:12 PMThe realigning of the bones reminded me of Dhugal realigning the bones of the fractured skull, like fitting pieces of puzzle together.
We all pitched in on that one and yes Dhugal was indeed our inspiration.
QuoteAnd just Maybe....Maybe???
QuoteAnd no true archbishop would ever use the powers of the Deryni, never mind burn a chapel.
Quote from: Marc_du_Temple on July 26, 2024, 01:06:52 PMI feel trouble coming.
Quote from: Bynw on July 31, 2024, 07:53:41 PMQuote from: Marc_du_Temple on July 26, 2024, 01:06:52 PMI feel trouble coming.
if only you knew
Quote from: Laurna on August 01, 2024, 01:04:39 PMQuote from: Bynw on July 31, 2024, 07:53:41 PMQuote from: Marc_du_Temple on July 26, 2024, 01:06:52 PMI feel trouble coming.
if only you knew
Ignorance is bliss.
Quote from: Jerusha on August 02, 2024, 09:41:38 PMI have my suspicions, but I will keep them to myself for now. (That way if I am wrong, no one will ever know.) ;)
Quote from: Jerusha on August 02, 2024, 09:41:38 PMI have my suspicions, but I will keep them to myself for now. (That way if I am wrong, no one will ever know.) ;)I'm beginning to wonder but am also keeping quiet.
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 03, 2024, 07:59:58 AMThis presents a dilemma for Wash. He will want to help protect other Deryni but will find it difficult to trust Feyd. Is this Feyd's honest intention or a very clever way to draw him into the order.The Custodes must be stopped but what does Feyd want him to do and how risky is it? Wonder what Fiona will say.You should tell us what Fiona would say. :)
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 05, 2024, 11:52:17 AMThis was amazing and scary. But stopping the Custodes has to be a priority. Hope things go well for all concernedAgreed. I told Laurna that that was a mighty brave thing Wash did, and I didn't know if I would've done it, myself.
Quote from: Laurna on August 05, 2024, 10:35:54 AMThank you Bynw, that was all very exhilarating!
Quote from: Marc_du_Temple on August 05, 2024, 04:23:58 PMI don't know how I feel about this Feyd guy. He seems to claim he's playing by rules, but he won't share the booklet for whatever game he's playing so we can check.A very astute observation. It sums up my thoughts exactly.
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 05, 2024, 01:14:46 PMdon't forget the n??
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 05, 2024, 08:21:28 PMThe edict should read "Be it known .. ."Oh ok, you're talking about Post #66, right? One of @Bynw's?
Quote from: Evie on August 10, 2024, 07:22:52 AM*Channeling my inner Celsie* Three years?! 😱 Boy, come to Mama and let's talk! */Celsie*"Awww, mom, do I hafta? OK, fine, but don't tell dad!"
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 10, 2024, 07:30:56 AMI wonder if he realizes that without them he would not have been able to mend Robert's handHe absolutely understands this. He also understands that doing all that heavy-duty Deryni stuff over the last couple of days is what triggered the incident with the nightmares and headaches.
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 10, 2024, 07:30:56 AM...nor would he be able to help Amy.He actually feels quite bad about that now. At first opportunity, he's going to apologize to her for bullying her into doing Deryni stuff without telling her what she was getting into.
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 10, 2024, 07:30:56 AMI wish Alaric was present and could explain to him as he did to Dhugal that it's not the powers themselves that are bad, it's how they are used and the intent of the possessor. Maybe Wash can do this if they ever connect.Airich has had some excellent training in Deryni ethics and is fully cognizant of the difference between being and doing.
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 10, 2024, 11:22:36 AMHe really needs to talk to someone who can help him, his mom and dad, Washburn, a priest he trusts, Somebody!!! I don't think he can resolve this by himself.You're absolutely right, there; he's been trying to resolve it by himself for several years now, and it's become a losing battle.
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 10, 2024, 11:26:00 AMI think Amy is happy about possibly having deryni powers and being able to help more people. Maybe she can even help Airich.She does seem happy about this, doesn't she? I think she and Edwin would make a good team. ;)
Quote from: revanne on August 10, 2024, 11:19:20 AMA nice little easter egg there Nezz.
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 10, 2024, 11:22:36 AMHe really needs to talk to someone who can help him, his mom and dad, Washburn, a priest he trusts, Somebody!!! I don't think he can resolve this by himself.
Quote from: Laurna on August 10, 2024, 03:48:34 PMYikes! They were so anxious for blood, they did not even wait the full two weeks. Madness, Sadness, Insanity. How are little us going to stop this?
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 11, 2024, 02:22:32 PMI wasn't actually saying that those doing the burning should be burned. It's the ones driving this horror that need to be found and stopped, soon. It doesn't appear that anyone is actually doing anything. The bishop's edict won't stop them.
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 12, 2024, 02:38:20 PMMaybe if there is a fight, ( Nezz mentioned there might be one)the men or boys who committed the atrocity can be caught arrested by the watch and bound over for trial, for murder. Just a thought
Quote from: Bynw on August 12, 2024, 07:11:29 PMQuote from: DerynifanK on August 12, 2024, 02:38:20 PMMaybe if there is a fight, ( Nezz mentioned there might be one)the men or boys who committed the atrocity can be caught arrested by the watch and bound over for trial, for murder. Just a thought
Murder? It's not murder. The Deryni are a threat to the good Humans of Gwynedd. One less Deryni to read your mind.
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 13, 2024, 07:27:40 PMThose that did this awful thing did not do it out of fear. They did it out of hate!
Quote from: Marc_du_Temple on August 14, 2024, 10:36:45 AMGo Jerusha! I wonder how Edwin will tell this tale in the taverns one day.Assuming he survives
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 15, 2024, 08:52:21 AMThat was very well written Nezz. But did Airich gain any idea as to who the murderers are or how to find them. I worry about his taking such a risk and hope he will be safe and able to contribute to finding them.Yeah, I worry about him, too. I was kind of hoping the dice would roll low, but of course they had to give me a 6. And I suspect he may have picked up a thing or two that might be useful in the investigation.
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 16, 2024, 11:12:49 AMWhere are the authorities. Secular and Religious. None of them have attended this atrocity. They need to do something or it will only get worse.The watch is there. Their first priority was to get the fire under control so that it didn't spread. They've begun working on crowd control. So far, only one priest (that we know of) has shown up and he's taking care of his sacred duties.
Quote from: Evie on August 27, 2024, 08:29:00 AMHow can there still be DeNores after less than half a century? Well, when a Mommy DeNore and a Daddy DeNore love each other very much (or at least have a mutual toleration and a desire to procreate).... ;)Actually I think they probably emerge out of the mud like the Uruk- Hai in Peter Jackson's LoTR films.
Quote from: revanne on August 27, 2024, 08:42:59 AMQuote from: Evie on August 27, 2024, 08:29:00 AMHow can there still be DeNores after less than half a century? Well, when a Mommy DeNore and a Daddy DeNore love each other very much (or at least have a mutual toleration and a desire to procreate).... ;)Actually I think they probably emerge out of the mud like the Uruk- Hai in Peter Jackson's LoTR films.
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 27, 2024, 09:27:48 AMI think I got my time lines a bit confused between this game and Evie's story and I was thinking 1400s instead of 1100s
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 27, 2024, 09:27:48 AMI think I got my time lines a bit confused between this game and Evie's story and I was thinking 1400s instead of 1100sI do that all the time DfK!
Quote from: JudithR on August 27, 2024, 01:42:58 PMNo problem - mine was also in response to Revanne. I think I'm living simultaneously in three distinct timelines
Quote from: Evie on August 27, 2024, 02:01:20 PMI could throw a fourth at you if you want. ;D
Quote from: Evie on August 27, 2024, 09:42:20 AMoh no! Will we never be rid of these pestilencial people?Quote from: DerynifanK on August 27, 2024, 09:27:48 AMI think I got my time lines a bit confused between this game and Evie's story and I was thinking 1400s instead of 1100s
There are still DeNores in my timeline too. ;D
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 27, 2024, 03:40:12 PMQuote from: Evie on August 27, 2024, 09:42:20 AMoh no! Will we never be rid of these pestilencial people?Quote from: DerynifanK on August 27, 2024, 09:27:48 AMI think I got my time lines a bit confused between this game and Evie's story and I was thinking 1400s instead of 1100s
There are still DeNores in my timeline too. ;D
Quote from: Evie on August 27, 2024, 03:43:03 PMMy belief is that a man shall be judged pestilential by his own sins and not for his ancestors' transgressions. :) I'll give 'im a fair shake, Evie. :)Quote from: DerynifanK on August 27, 2024, 03:40:12 PMQuote from: Evie on August 27, 2024, 09:42:20 AMoh no! Will we never be rid of these pestilencial people?Quote from: DerynifanK on August 27, 2024, 09:27:48 AMI think I got my time lines a bit confused between this game and Evie's story and I was thinking 1400s instead of 1100s
There are still DeNores in my timeline too. ;D
You might want to actually meet him before deciding that he's pestilential. ;D
Quote from: Nezz on August 27, 2024, 03:53:04 PMQuote from: Evie on August 27, 2024, 03:43:03 PMMy belief is that a man shall be judged pestilential by his own sins and not for his ancestors' transgressions. :) I'll give 'im a fair shake, Evie. :)Quote from: DerynifanK on August 27, 2024, 03:40:12 PMQuote from: Evie on August 27, 2024, 09:42:20 AMoh no! Will we never be rid of these pestilencial people?Quote from: DerynifanK on August 27, 2024, 09:27:48 AMI think I got my time lines a bit confused between this game and Evie's story and I was thinking 1400s instead of 1100s
There are still DeNores in my timeline too. ;D
You might want to actually meet him before deciding that he's pestilential. ;D
Quote from: Evie on August 27, 2024, 03:55:11 PMQuote from: Nezz on August 27, 2024, 03:53:04 PMQuote from: Evie on August 27, 2024, 03:43:03 PMYou might want to actually meet him before deciding that he's pestilential. ;DMy belief is that a man shall be judged pestilential by his own sins and not for his ancestors' transgressions. :) I'll give 'im a fair shake, Evie. :)
Thanks. Especially since I'm pretty sure my husband and children are somehow descended from Cotton Mather, but to my knowledge no one in my current generation of family has been complicit in any witch trials. ;D
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 27, 2024, 03:40:12 PMYou do know the poison he spreads about Deryni and the effort he is making to push the church toward reinstating the laws of Ramos and burning Deryni. I think that qualifies.Quote from: Evie on August 27, 2024, 09:42:20 AMoh no! Will we never be rid of these pestilencial people?Quote from: DerynifanK on August 27, 2024, 09:27:48 AMI think I got my time lines a bit confused between this game and Evie's story and I was thinking 1400s instead of 1100s
There are still DeNores in my timeline too. ;D
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 27, 2024, 07:54:16 PMNot Evie's 15th-Century de Nore. She tells us he's a good egg, and I will believe her. :)Quote from: DerynifanK on August 27, 2024, 03:40:12 PMYou do know the poison he spreads about Deryni and the effort he is making to push the church toward reinstating the laws of Ramos and burning Deryni. I think that qualifies.Quote from: Evie on August 27, 2024, 09:42:20 AMoh no! Will we never be rid of these pestilencial people?Quote from: DerynifanK on August 27, 2024, 09:27:48 AMI think I got my time lines a bit confused between this game and Evie's story and I was thinking 1400s instead of 1100s
There are still DeNores in my timeline too. ;D
Quote from: Nezz on August 27, 2024, 07:56:00 PMNo, the 12th century one our friends in Grecotha are dealing with. Didn't realize there is one in Evie's story, don't know anything about him. Wouldn't blame him for his ancestors.Quote from: DerynifanK on August 27, 2024, 07:54:16 PMNot Evie's 15th-Century de Nore. She tells us he's a good egg, and I will believe her. :)Quote from: DerynifanK on August 27, 2024, 03:40:12 PMYou do know the poison he spreads about Deryni and the effort he is making to push the church toward reinstating the laws of Ramos and burning Deryni. I think that qualifies.Quote from: Evie on August 27, 2024, 09:42:20 AMoh no! Will we never be rid of these pestilencial people?Quote from: DerynifanK on August 27, 2024, 09:27:48 AMI think I got my time lines a bit confused between this game and Evie's story and I was thinking 1400s instead of 1100s
There are still DeNores in my timeline too. ;D
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 27, 2024, 08:00:03 PMOh yeah, that guy's a little turd (and I should know: I'm writing about him even as we speak). Hopefully he won't get the chance to pass his poison down to the next generation (hmmm, as long as I'm writing about him, I guess it's totally within my power to make sure he doesn't continue into a next generation, isn't it? pushes him down the two flights of stairs I just dragged him up Ooops!)Quote from: Nezz on August 27, 2024, 07:56:00 PMNo, the 12th century one our friends in Grecotha are dealing with. Didn't realize there is one in Evie's story, don't know anything about him. Woulfn't blame him for his ancestors.Quote from: DerynifanK on August 27, 2024, 07:54:16 PMNot Evie's 15th-Century de Nore. She tells us he's a good egg, and I will believe her. :)Quote from: DerynifanK on August 27, 2024, 03:40:12 PMYou do know the poison he spreads about Deryni and the effort he is making to push the church toward reinstating the laws of Ramos and burning Deryni. I think that qualifies.Quote from: Evie on August 27, 2024, 09:42:20 AMoh no! Will we never be rid of these pestilencial people?Quote from: DerynifanK on August 27, 2024, 09:27:48 AMI think I got my time lines a bit confused between this game and Evie's story and I was thinking 1400s instead of 1100s
There are still DeNores in my timeline too. ;D
Quote from: Evie on August 27, 2024, 02:01:20 PMThank youQuote from: JudithR on August 27, 2024, 01:42:58 PMNo problem - mine was also in response to Revanne. I think I'm living simultaneously in three distinct timelines
I could throw a fourth at you if you want. ;D
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Quote from: revanne on August 28, 2024, 03:43:21 PMThanks to Nezz for putting such stirring words in Edwin's mouth, and my apologies on his behalf that he keeps taking over her scenes.As far as Airich and I are concerned, Edwin is more than welcome to do what needs to be done to make this a better story. :)
Quote from: Evie on August 28, 2024, 04:12:25 PMGiven his scribal talents added to the mix, he could be the next Will Shakespeare.More likely Chaucer given his era - and Chaucer is inclined to the bawdy which appeals more to Edwin than soppy sonnets.
Quote from: revanne on August 28, 2024, 04:41:30 PMQuote from: Evie on August 28, 2024, 04:12:25 PMGiven his scribal talents added to the mix, he could be the next Will Shakespeare.More likely Chaucer given his era - and Chaucer is inclined to the bawdy which appeals more to Edwin than soppy sonnets.
Quote from: revanne on August 30, 2024, 01:37:27 PMAmazing description of the baths Laurna. Poor Edwin though.
Quote from: Laurna on August 30, 2024, 01:52:17 PMQuote from: revanne on August 30, 2024, 01:37:27 PMAmazing description of the baths Laurna. Poor Edwin though.
I am not sure if any of Amy's dreams and thoughts are reflected back through their Rapport or not. or if Edwin had mostly been ignoring Amy's piggy backing because he has had so much sensory around him to notice her. but if he did notice her. he may suddenly feel the need to cut her off. Bringing up his shields will do it, but not sure how much that will hurt either of them. Might be better for him to gently wake her up and both agree this rapport needs to come to a close.
Quote from: Evie on August 30, 2024, 02:04:51 PMAgreed, it is a very simple procedure to merely unlink... if one knows that pressing that End Call button is what you're supposed to do. But two baby-Deryni playing around with something they've just barely learned they can do? I can see him not knowing for sure how to end the call.Quote from: Laurna on August 30, 2024, 01:52:17 PMQuote from: revanne on August 30, 2024, 01:37:27 PMAmazing description of the baths Laurna. Poor Edwin though.
I am not sure if any of Amy's dreams and thoughts are reflected back through their Rapport or not. or if Edwin had mostly been ignoring Amy's piggy backing because he has had so much sensory around him to notice her. but if he did notice her. he may suddenly feel the need to cut her off. Bringing up his shields will do it, but not sure how much that will hurt either of them. Might be better for him to gently wake her up and both agree this rapport needs to come to a close.
Or he should be able to simply unlink from her without having to raise his shields to do so. It would be more like just choosing to end a conversation rather than slamming a (psychic) door in someone's face.
Quote from: Nezz on August 30, 2024, 02:10:53 PMtwo baby-Deryni playing around with something they've just barely learned they can do? I can see him not knowing for sure how to end the call.
Quote from: Nezz on August 30, 2024, 02:10:53 PMQuote from: Evie on August 30, 2024, 02:04:51 PMAgreed, it is a very simple procedure to merely unlink... if one knows that pressing that End Call button is what you're supposed to do. But two baby-Deryni playing around with something they've just barely learned they can do? I can see him not knowing for sure how to end the call.Quote from: Laurna on August 30, 2024, 01:52:17 PMQuote from: revanne on August 30, 2024, 01:37:27 PMAmazing description of the baths Laurna. Poor Edwin though.
I am not sure if any of Amy's dreams and thoughts are reflected back through their Rapport or not. or if Edwin had mostly been ignoring Amy's piggy backing because he has had so much sensory around him to notice her. but if he did notice her. he may suddenly feel the need to cut her off. Bringing up his shields will do it, but not sure how much that will hurt either of them. Might be better for him to gently wake her up and both agree this rapport needs to come to a close.
Or he should be able to simply unlink from her without having to raise his shields to do so. It would be more like just choosing to end a conversation rather than slamming a (psychic) door in someone's face.
(comparison: have you ever watched videos of Millennials trying to use a rotary phone? I think it must be the same type of thing.)
Quote from: Laurna on August 30, 2024, 02:19:45 PMQuote from: Nezz on August 30, 2024, 02:10:53 PMtwo baby-Deryni playing around with something they've just barely learned they can do? I can see him not knowing for sure how to end the call.
Good description LOL Two Baby-Deryni... that made me laugh.
Quote from: Laurna on August 30, 2024, 02:28:52 PMOH Dear. so much for responding to that emergency. Hope all was well.
Quote from: Laurna on August 30, 2024, 01:52:17 PMI am not sure if any of Amy's dreams and thoughts are reflected back through their Rapport or not. or if Edwin had mostly been ignoring Amy's piggy backing because he has had so much sensory around him to notice her. but if he did notice her. he may suddenly feel the need to cut her off. Bringing up his shields will do it, but not sure how much that will hurt either of them. Might be better for him to gently wake her up and both agree this rapport needs to come to a close.
Quote from: revanne on August 30, 2024, 02:41:36 PMQuote from: Laurna on August 30, 2024, 01:52:17 PMI am not sure if any of Amy's dreams and thoughts are reflected back through their Rapport or not. or if Edwin had mostly been ignoring Amy's piggy backing because he has had so much sensory around him to notice her. but if he did notice her. he may suddenly feel the need to cut her off. Bringing up his shields will do it, but not sure how much that will hurt either of them. Might be better for him to gently wake her up and both agree this rapport needs to come to a close.
He's a teenage boy with an injury who's about to have Elspeth clean his poorly sore leg while he's only just decent. I doubt he has given a thought to Amy in a while.
Quote from: Evie on August 30, 2024, 02:51:48 PMIt's too bad Amy's not awake for this part, she'd hear that in his head and be howling on the floor with laughter.Quote from: revanne on August 30, 2024, 02:41:36 PMQuote from: Laurna on August 30, 2024, 01:52:17 PMI am not sure if any of Amy's dreams and thoughts are reflected back through their Rapport or not. or if Edwin had mostly been ignoring Amy's piggy backing because he has had so much sensory around him to notice her. but if he did notice her. he may suddenly feel the need to cut her off. Bringing up his shields will do it, but not sure how much that will hurt either of them. Might be better for him to gently wake her up and both agree this rapport needs to come to a close.
He's a teenage boy with an injury who's about to have Elspeth clean his poorly sore leg while he's only just decent. I doubt he has given a thought to Amy in a while.
My guess is that he's giving a lot more thought to clinging onto that towel for dear life, trying to hide his mortification, and hoping his body doesn't betray him with some highly embarrassing reaction to having a woman touching his bare (if currently very sore) skin while he's wearing mostly air and a scrap of damp fabric! Amy who, again?!
Quote"Of course," Elspeth replied, beginning to rise. "Unless you need our assistance, that is."
Quote from: Laurna on August 31, 2024, 12:34:11 PMI still think Airich would have taken her up on her offer, if only to see how she reacted. ;)Quote"Of course," Elspeth replied, beginning to rise. "Unless you need our assistance, that is."
HEHE Yes I really think those young men ours would have loved the assistance. ONLY IF...?
Quote from: Nezz on August 31, 2024, 12:36:20 PMQuote from: Laurna on August 31, 2024, 12:34:11 PMI still think Airich would have taken her up on her offer, if only to see how she reacted. ;)Quote"Of course," Elspeth replied, beginning to rise. "Unless you need our assistance, that is."
HEHE Yes I really think those young men ours would have loved the assistance. ONLY IF...?
Quote from: Laurna on August 31, 2024, 12:44:25 PMEdwin is suffering from a reaction to being heroic. He could go into a whingefest any moment and he is not taking kindly to being teased. And he's got a poorly sore leg, which smells of garlicQuote from: Nezz on August 31, 2024, 12:36:20 PMQuote from: Laurna on August 31, 2024, 12:34:11 PMI still think Airich would have taken her up on her offer, if only to see how she reacted. ;)Quote"Of course," Elspeth replied, beginning to rise. "Unless you need our assistance, that is."
HEHE Yes I really think those young men ours would have loved the assistance. ONLY IF...?
Oh yes, Airich grew up in a castle where there were lots of servants around to assist in dressing. Female servants as well as male. Airich would think nothing of it. LOL
Poor Edwin on the other hand. Sweet young man. LOL
As for Bede. I don't think there were any permanent women in his trope. Likely the last NICE women he knew were in Meara.
Quote from: revanne on August 31, 2024, 12:51:16 PMOK, I literally snorked out loud when I read your garlic comment. ;DQuote from: Laurna on August 31, 2024, 12:44:25 PMEdwin is suffering from a reaction to being heroic. He could go into a whingefest any moment and he is not taking kindly to being teased. And he's got a poorly sore leg, which smells of garlicQuote from: Nezz on August 31, 2024, 12:36:20 PMQuote from: Laurna on August 31, 2024, 12:34:11 PMI still think Airich would have taken her up on her offer, if only to see how she reacted. ;)Quote"Of course," Elspeth replied, beginning to rise. "Unless you need our assistance, that is."
HEHE Yes I really think those young men ours would have loved the assistance. ONLY IF...?
Oh yes, Airich grew up in a castle where there were lots of servants around to assist in dressing. Female servants as well as male. Airich would think nothing of it. LOL
Poor Edwin on the other hand. Sweet young man. LOL
As for Bede. I don't think there were any permanent women in his trope. Likely the last NICE women he knew were in Meara.
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 31, 2024, 04:05:50 PMI see growth and maturity and progress in all of our characters except Airich. I don't see much change in him, even after his encounter with a vicious human like de Nore. Does he really still want to have his powers blocked and become human. I had hoped for change but don't really see any.We haven't really gotten into Airich's POV since before Edwin's first speech, so we don't know what he's thinking at the moment or if he's had any changes of heart. Plus, he's friends with quite a few Humans and thinks they're delightful people, and sees nothing wrong with wanting to emulate them. ;) In fact, he has reason to believe that you yourself are Human and he thinks you're great. :)
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 31, 2024, 04:05:50 PMI see growth and maturity and progress in all of our characters except Airich. I don't see much change in him, even after his encounter with a vicious human like de Nore. Does he really still want to have his powers blocked and become human. I had hoped for change but don't really see any.
Quote from: DerynifanK on August 31, 2024, 04:05:50 PMI see growth and maturity and progress in all of our characters except Airich. I don't see much change in him, even after his encounter with a vicious human like de Nore. Does he really still want to have his powers blocked and become human. I had hoped for change but don't really see any.
Quote from: Bynw on August 31, 2024, 07:34:13 PMQuote from: DerynifanK on August 31, 2024, 04:05:50 PMI see growth and maturity and progress in all of our characters except Airich. I don't see much change in him, even after his encounter with a vicious human like de Nore. Does he really still want to have his powers blocked and become human. I had hoped for change but don't really see any.
I don't think blocking his powers is the answer. It wouldn't stop the nightmares after all. He would just be without his powers and still having issues. He needs a Deryni Healer of the Mind more than of the body.
Quote from: Laurna on August 31, 2024, 08:20:04 PMNot to mention that one guy who's supposedly really good with memory work, I hear he's really talented... Maybe I should send Airich out to find him. ;)Quote from: Bynw on August 31, 2024, 07:34:13 PMQuote from: DerynifanK on August 31, 2024, 04:05:50 PMI see growth and maturity and progress in all of our characters except Airich. I don't see much change in him, even after his encounter with a vicious human like de Nore. Does he really still want to have his powers blocked and become human. I had hoped for change but don't really see any.
I don't think blocking his powers is the answer. It wouldn't stop the nightmares after all. He would just be without his powers and still having issues. He needs a Deryni Healer of the Mind more than of the body.
Surprisingly, I happen to know two in this time line that have dedicated the last few years to just this kind of trauma. Getting either of their attention is the hard part.
Quote from: Bynw on September 02, 2024, 01:40:41 PMAnother Bishop enters the privy council. "Your Majesty. Let me introduce Father Malcom. He has been appointed to the position of King's Confessor."
Quote from: revanne on September 02, 2024, 02:20:19 PMPrayers offered for the safety of Father Malcolm.
Quote from: revanne on September 02, 2024, 02:20:19 PMPrayers offered for the safety of Father Malcolm.Please can someone remind me who Father Malcolm is. In between the 11th and the 15th centuries I have rather lost track
Quote from: Nezz on September 02, 2024, 04:05:45 PMSee post #90.Thank you Nezz.
https://www.rhemuthcastle.com/index.php?msg=29900
Quote from: Nezz on August 31, 2024, 04:12:53 PMSeeing what was done by humans to an innocent man who just happened to be Deryni should cause him to reconsider his POV I should think.Quote from: DerynifanK on August 31, 2024, 04:05:50 PMI see growth and maturity and progress in all of our characters except Airich. I don't see much change in him, even after his encounter with a vicious human like de Nore. Does he really still want to have his powers blocked and become human. I had hoped for change but don't really see any.We haven't really gotten into Airich's POV since before Edwin's first speech, so we don't know what he's thinking at the moment or if he's had any changes of heart. Plus, he's friends with quite a few Humans and thinks they're delightful people, and sees nothing wrong with wanting to emulate them. ;) In fact, he has reason to believe that you yourself are Human and he thinks you're great. :)
Quote from: DerynifanK on September 03, 2024, 07:34:22 PMSo... he should hate humans instead of wanting to emulate them? Consider that he also knows what Deryni have done to Humans as well as what Humans have done to Deryni.Quote from: Nezz on August 31, 2024, 04:12:53 PMSeeing what was done by humans to an innocent man who just happened to be Deryni should cause him to reconsider his POV I should think.Quote from: DerynifanK on August 31, 2024, 04:05:50 PMI see growth and maturity and progress in all of our characters except Airich. I don't see much change in him, even after his encounter with a vicious human like de Nore. Does he really still want to have his powers blocked and become human. I had hoped for change but don't really see any.We haven't really gotten into Airich's POV since before Edwin's first speech, so we don't know what he's thinking at the moment or if he's had any changes of heart. Plus, he's friends with quite a few Humans and thinks they're delightful people, and sees nothing wrong with wanting to emulate them. ;) In fact, he has reason to believe that you yourself are Human and he thinks you're great. :)
Quote from: Nezz on September 03, 2024, 07:23:18 PMSomeone really needs to take these two kids and clonk their heads together. :Dwell at one of them is yours.
Quote from: Nezz on September 03, 2024, 07:37:12 PMI didn't say he should hate anyone. I hope he will realize there are good and bad on both sides. And as Alaric told Dhugal it isn't the powers themselves that are bad or good, it is what is in the heart and mind of the person with the powers. I think Airich has good intentions but I think he needs to give it more thought. Maybe it's the responsibility of having them that is hard for him. Still wish we knew what happened to his to produce this situation. Not knowing is like trying to solve a problem in the dark.Quote from: DerynifanK on September 03, 2024, 07:34:22 PMSo... he should hate humans instead of wanting to emulate them? Consider that he also knows what Deryni have done to Humans as well as what Humans have done to Deryni.Quote from: Nezz on August 31, 2024, 04:12:53 PMSeeing what was done by humans to an innocent man who just happened to be Deryni should cause him to reconsider his POV I should think.Quote from: DerynifanK on August 31, 2024, 04:05:50 PMI see growth and maturity and progress in all of our characters except Airich. I don't see much change in him, even after his encounter with a vicious human like de Nore. Does he really still want to have his powers blocked and become human. I had hoped for change but don't really see any.We haven't really gotten into Airich's POV since before Edwin's first speech, so we don't know what he's thinking at the moment or if he's had any changes of heart. Plus, he's friends with quite a few Humans and thinks they're delightful people, and sees nothing wrong with wanting to emulate them. ;) In fact, he has reason to believe that you yourself are Human and he thinks you're great. :)
Quote from: DerynifanK on September 03, 2024, 07:38:11 PMQuote from: Nezz on September 03, 2024, 07:23:18 PMSomeone really needs to take these two kids and clonk their heads together. :Dwell at one of them is yours.
Quote from: DerynifanK on September 03, 2024, 09:36:13 PMI suspect you may get the answers to some of your questions soon</spoiler>Quote from: Nezz on September 03, 2024, 07:37:12 PMI didn't say he should hate anyone. I hope he will realize there are good and bad on both sides. And as Alaric told Dhugal it isn't the powers themselves that are bad or good, it is what is in the heart and mind of the person with the powers. I think Airich has good intentions but I think he needs to give it more thought. Maybe it's the responsibility of having them that is hard for him. Still wish we knew what happened to his to produce this situation. Not knowing is like trying to solve a problem in the dark.Quote from: DerynifanK on September 03, 2024, 07:34:22 PMSo... he should hate humans instead of wanting to emulate them? Consider that he also knows what Deryni have done to Humans as well as what Humans have done to Deryni.Quote from: Nezz on August 31, 2024, 04:12:53 PMSeeing what was done by humans to an innocent man who just happened to be Deryni should cause him to reconsider his POV I should think.Quote from: DerynifanK on August 31, 2024, 04:05:50 PMI see growth and maturity and progress in all of our characters except Airich. I don't see much change in him, even after his encounter with a vicious human like de Nore. Does he really still want to have his powers blocked and become human. I had hoped for change but don't really see any.We haven't really gotten into Airich's POV since before Edwin's first speech, so we don't know what he's thinking at the moment or if he's had any changes of heart. Plus, he's friends with quite a few Humans and thinks they're delightful people, and sees nothing wrong with wanting to emulate them. ;) In fact, he has reason to believe that you yourself are Human and he thinks you're great. :)
Quote from: DerynifanK on September 03, 2024, 09:36:13 PMQuote from: Nezz on September 03, 2024, 07:37:12 PMI didn't say he should hate anyone. I hope he will realize there are good and bad on both sides. And as Alaric told Dhugal it isn't the powers themselves that are bad or good, it is what is in the heart and mind of the person with the powers. I think Airich has good intentions but I think he needs to give it more thought. Maybe it's the responsibility of having them that is hard for him. Still wish we knew what happened to his to produce this situation. Not knowing is like trying to solve a problem in the dark.Quote from: DerynifanK on September 03, 2024, 07:34:22 PMSo... he should hate humans instead of wanting to emulate them? Consider that he also knows what Deryni have done to Humans as well as what Humans have done to Deryni.Quote from: Nezz on August 31, 2024, 04:12:53 PMSeeing what was done by humans to an innocent man who just happened to be Deryni should cause him to reconsider his POV I should think.Quote from: DerynifanK on August 31, 2024, 04:05:50 PMI see growth and maturity and progress in all of our characters except Airich. I don't see much change in him, even after his encounter with a vicious human like de Nore. Does he really still want to have his powers blocked and become human. I had hoped for change but don't really see any.We haven't really gotten into Airich's POV since before Edwin's first speech, so we don't know what he's thinking at the moment or if he's had any changes of heart. Plus, he's friends with quite a few Humans and thinks they're delightful people, and sees nothing wrong with wanting to emulate them. ;) In fact, he has reason to believe that you yourself are Human and he thinks you're great. :)
Quote from: Evie on September 03, 2024, 10:02:33 PMwell as far as we know the only one with the blocking power is Wash and even if Airich finds him, he is very choosy about using it. I think he will want to know when and how it started and he might have an idea how to provide the help Airich needs. And he does have a whole healing center so he has resources. Hope he can help without blocking.Quote from: DerynifanK on September 03, 2024, 09:36:13 PMQuote from: Nezz on September 03, 2024, 07:37:12 PMI didn't say he should hate anyone. I hope he will realize there are good and bad on both sides. And as Alaric told Dhugal it isn't the powers themselves that are bad or good, it is what is in the heart and mind of the person with the powers. I think Airich has good intentions but I think he needs to give it more thought. Maybe it's the responsibility of having them that is hard for him. Still wish we knew what happened to his to produce this situation. Not knowing is like trying to solve a problem in the dark.Quote from: DerynifanK on September 03, 2024, 07:34:22 PMSo... he should hate humans instead of wanting to emulate them? Consider that he also knows what Deryni have done to Humans as well as what Humans have done to Deryni.Quote from: Nezz on August 31, 2024, 04:12:53 PMSeeing what was done by humans to an innocent man who just happened to be Deryni should cause him to reconsider his POV I should think.Quote from: DerynifanK on August 31, 2024, 04:05:50 PMI see growth and maturity and progress in all of our characters except Airich. I don't see much change in him, even after his encounter with a vicious human like de Nore. Does he really still want to have his powers blocked and become human. I had hoped for change but don't really see any.We haven't really gotten into Airich's POV since before Edwin's first speech, so we don't know what he's thinking at the moment or if he's had any changes of heart. Plus, he's friends with quite a few Humans and thinks they're delightful people, and sees nothing wrong with wanting to emulate them. ;) In fact, he has reason to believe that you yourself are Human and he thinks you're great. :)
He seems to be acting responsibly for the most part in this story, so I don't think he is afraid of the responsibility of having his Deryni powers. I think he is just at the end of his tether when it comes with dealing with the horrible headaches and nightmares that using his powers brings him, and that's the only sure solution for his problem that he can imagine at the moment.
Imagine if you had breast cancer in both breasts, and it seemed like the most certain way to prevent it from causing further damage to you would be to get a double mastectomy. You wouldn't get that done because you hate your breasts, you'd get it done because you hate the cancer and don't want it doing further damage to your body.
Airich is in a similar sort of situation. Now, it's possible that his problem can be cured in some other, less drastic way. But if he is not aware of that, he'd be trying to seek relief and healing in whatever way he is pretty sure will solve the problem, and at least Blocking (which I also hope he won't resort to, but I can easily understand why he'd strongly consider it) is a less drastic and final solution than, say, suicide. Though hopefully he's not quite that desperate for relief.
Quote from: DerynifanK on September 04, 2024, 10:09:05 AMFeyd can certainly control dreams but I would have to think long and hard before introducing him to Feyd.Quote from: Evie on September 03, 2024, 10:02:33 PMwell as far as we know the only one with the blocking power is Wash and even if Airich finds him, he is very choosy about using it. I think he will want to know when and how it started and he might have an idea how to provide the help Airich needs. And he does have a whole healing center so he has resources. Hope he can help without blocking.Quote from: DerynifanK on September 03, 2024, 09:36:13 PMQuote from: Nezz on September 03, 2024, 07:37:12 PMI didn't say he should hate anyone. I hope he will realize there are good and bad on both sides. And as Alaric told Dhugal it isn't the powers themselves that are bad or good, it is what is in the heart and mind of the person with the powers. I think Airich has good intentions but I think he needs to give it more thought. Maybe it's the responsibility of having them that is hard for him. Still wish we knew what happened to his to produce this situation. Not knowing is like trying to solve a problem in the dark.Quote from: DerynifanK on September 03, 2024, 07:34:22 PMSo... he should hate humans instead of wanting to emulate them? Consider that he also knows what Deryni have done to Humans as well as what Humans have done to Deryni.Quote from: Nezz on August 31, 2024, 04:12:53 PMSeeing what was done by humans to an innocent man who just happened to be Deryni should cause him to reconsider his POV I should think.Quote from: DerynifanK on August 31, 2024, 04:05:50 PMI see growth and maturity and progress in all of our characters except Airich. I don't see much change in him, even after his encounter with a vicious human like de Nore. Does he really still want to have his powers blocked and become human. I had hoped for change but don't really see any.We haven't really gotten into Airich's POV since before Edwin's first speech, so we don't know what he's thinking at the moment or if he's had any changes of heart. Plus, he's friends with quite a few Humans and thinks they're delightful people, and sees nothing wrong with wanting to emulate them. ;) In fact, he has reason to believe that you yourself are Human and he thinks you're great. :)
He seems to be acting responsibly for the most part in this story, so I don't think he is afraid of the responsibility of having his Deryni powers. I think he is just at the end of his tether when it comes with dealing with the horrible headaches and nightmares that using his powers brings him, and that's the only sure solution for his problem that he can imagine at the moment.
Imagine if you had breast cancer in both breasts, and it seemed like the most certain way to prevent it from causing further damage to you would be to get a double mastectomy. You wouldn't get that done because you hate your breasts, you'd get it done because you hate the cancer and don't want it doing further damage to your body.
Airich is in a similar sort of situation. Now, it's possible that his problem can be cured in some other, less drastic way. But if he is not aware of that, he'd be trying to seek relief and healing in whatever way he is pretty sure will solve the problem, and at least Blocking (which I also hope he won't resort to, but I can easily understand why he'd strongly consider it) is a less drastic and final solution than, say, suicide. Though hopefully he's not quite that desperate for relief.
Quote from: DerynifanK on September 04, 2024, 11:42:09 AMDepends on how desperate the boy gets. Bynw has suggested that Feyd would be more than happy to help out... and maybe win a new convert to his cause... ;)Quote from: DerynifanK on September 04, 2024, 10:09:05 AMFeyd can certainly control dreams but I would have to think long and hard before introducing him to Feyd.Quote from: Evie on September 03, 2024, 10:02:33 PMwell as far as we know the only one with the blocking power is Wash and even if Airich finds him, he is very choosy about using it. I think he will want to know when and how it started and he might have an idea how to provide the help Airich needs. And he does have a whole healing center so he has resources. Hope he can help without blocking.Quote from: DerynifanK on September 03, 2024, 09:36:13 PMQuote from: Nezz on September 03, 2024, 07:37:12 PMI didn't say he should hate anyone. I hope he will realize there are good and bad on both sides. And as Alaric told Dhugal it isn't the powers themselves that are bad or good, it is what is in the heart and mind of the person with the powers. I think Airich has good intentions but I think he needs to give it more thought. Maybe it's the responsibility of having them that is hard for him. Still wish we knew what happened to his to produce this situation. Not knowing is like trying to solve a problem in the dark.Quote from: DerynifanK on September 03, 2024, 07:34:22 PMSo... he should hate humans instead of wanting to emulate them? Consider that he also knows what Deryni have done to Humans as well as what Humans have done to Deryni.Quote from: Nezz on August 31, 2024, 04:12:53 PMSeeing what was done by humans to an innocent man who just happened to be Deryni should cause him to reconsider his POV I should think.Quote from: DerynifanK on August 31, 2024, 04:05:50 PMI see growth and maturity and progress in all of our characters except Airich. I don't see much change in him, even after his encounter with a vicious human like de Nore. Does he really still want to have his powers blocked and become human. I had hoped for change but don't really see any.We haven't really gotten into Airich's POV since before Edwin's first speech, so we don't know what he's thinking at the moment or if he's had any changes of heart. Plus, he's friends with quite a few Humans and thinks they're delightful people, and sees nothing wrong with wanting to emulate them. ;) In fact, he has reason to believe that you yourself are Human and he thinks you're great. :)
He seems to be acting responsibly for the most part in this story, so I don't think he is afraid of the responsibility of having his Deryni powers. I think he is just at the end of his tether when it comes with dealing with the horrible headaches and nightmares that using his powers brings him, and that's the only sure solution for his problem that he can imagine at the moment.
Imagine if you had breast cancer in both breasts, and it seemed like the most certain way to prevent it from causing further damage to you would be to get a double mastectomy. You wouldn't get that done because you hate your breasts, you'd get it done because you hate the cancer and don't want it doing further damage to your body.
Airich is in a similar sort of situation. Now, it's possible that his problem can be cured in some other, less drastic way. But if he is not aware of that, he'd be trying to seek relief and healing in whatever way he is pretty sure will solve the problem, and at least Blocking (which I also hope he won't resort to, but I can easily understand why he'd strongly consider it) is a less drastic and final solution than, say, suicide. Though hopefully he's not quite that desperate for relief.
Quote from: DerynifanK on September 04, 2024, 11:42:09 AMFeyd can certainly control dreams but I would have to think long and hard before introducing him to Feyd.
Quote from: Bynw on September 04, 2024, 02:48:58 PMQuote from: DerynifanK on September 04, 2024, 11:42:09 AMFeyd can certainly control dreams but I would have to think long and hard before introducing him to Feyd.
Feyd is really good with memories, dreams, Ritual magic, and Transfer Portals. He could help Airich. Feyd isn't really a bad guy. Just different motives.
Quote from: Evie on September 04, 2024, 02:52:36 PMQuote from: Bynw on September 04, 2024, 02:48:58 PMQuote from: DerynifanK on September 04, 2024, 11:42:09 AMFeyd can certainly control dreams but I would have to think long and hard before introducing him to Feyd.
Feyd is really good with memories, dreams, Ritual magic, and Transfer Portals. He could help Airich. Feyd isn't really a bad guy. Just different motives.
Not to mention very sketchy views on consent, Wash might add.
Quote from: DerynifanK on September 06, 2024, 03:39:36 PMI wonder what special task Airich has planned for this day. I do worry about him.Don't worry, nothing nefarious or self-defeating this time. :)
Quote from: Jerusha on September 07, 2024, 12:03:12 PMA nice, light scene, Nezz. Much appreciated, since things are likely to turn for the worse at some point.Thanks. That's what I was going for, a light, fluffy scene to help counteract some of the awful stuff going on around them.
Quote from: Jerusha on September 09, 2024, 12:34:13 PMScary foreboding at the mention of a witch. Well done, Marc!Yeah! If they were calling her a "witch" before all this Willimite crap began, just imagine how it must be for her now!
Quote from: Laurna on September 11, 2024, 10:57:01 AMThe word that was used in Ghosts of the Past comes directly to my mind.I agree that complacency has probably infected Grecotha and I'm not sure the administration has any idea how to deal with it. Airich, they really need help.
Complacent
Sadly, four years before, King Kelson had learned that his reign and his kingdom's long peace had brought complacency to his defenses. And now I am thinking that Grecotha University had fallen in to the same mood.
If anyone can change this, it shall be the son of Lord Derry. Airich go get em!
Quote from: DerynifanK on September 11, 2024, 07:37:15 PMI agree with bynw, awesome job Laurna
Quote from: Laurna on September 11, 2024, 08:29:48 PMHey, I saw the stink-eye Kelson gave his kid, I was seriously worried for Javan. ;)Quote from: DerynifanK on September 11, 2024, 07:37:15 PMI agree with bynw, awesome job Laurna
Nothing like being the barrier of bad news. Don't shoot the messenger.
Though Nezz thought Kelson was going to hang his son up by his thumbs for just long enough to get the idea across that you do not tell royal couriers to wait to dispatch their duties.
Quote from: Laurna on September 11, 2024, 08:29:48 PMMessengers have a hard time especially when they are the bearer of news the recipient doesn't want to hearQuote from: DerynifanK on September 11, 2024, 07:37:15 PMI agree with bynw, awesome job Laurna
Nothing like being the barrier of bad news. Don't shoot the messenger.
Though Nezz thought Kelson was going to hang his son up by his thumbs for just long enough to get the idea across that you do not tell royal couriers to wait to dispatch their duties.
Quote from: DerynifanK on September 12, 2024, 09:34:52 AMMessengers have a hard time especially when they are the bearer of news the recipient doesn't want to hear
Quote from: Bynw on September 12, 2024, 10:26:21 AMQuote from: DerynifanK on September 12, 2024, 09:34:52 AMMessengers have a hard time especially when they are the bearer of news the recipient doesn't want to hearunfortunately the bearer of bad news all too often ends up paying the price.
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That's why we have the phrase: "Don't shoot the messenger."
Quote from: Evie on September 12, 2024, 03:25:16 PMOMG, Bede, I am grieving for that poor hand-scribed and illuminated library book! Good job, man, but I hope the librarian revokes your book-borrowing privileges. 😂 😅Believe me, I protested vigorously against the misuse of that book! All for naught.
Quote from: Nezz on September 12, 2024, 03:36:53 PMQuote from: Evie on September 12, 2024, 03:25:16 PMOMG, Bede, I am grieving for that poor hand-scribed and illuminated library book! Good job, man, but I hope the librarian revokes your book-borrowing privileges. 😂 😅Believe me, I protested vigorously against the misuse of that book! All for naught.
Quote from: Jerusha on September 12, 2024, 05:35:07 PMElspeth will be SHOCKED!Poor Bede. Not only is the RSPCB after him, even several of his own teammates are upset with him!
Quote from: DerynifanK on September 17, 2024, 10:18:13 PMHave you somehow gotten hold of cursed dice? Not sure if source but definitely not Torenthi. We need better dice!!I tell you what, those dice were so good to me for the first couple of months. That last bunch of dice rolls felt like a total betrayal!
Quote from: Laurna on September 18, 2024, 11:08:10 AMI believe we had tamed the Torenthi dice back a few years ago. These must be Willimite dice. Cursed by their rude insults.Bet you're right. Those Willamites curse everything they touch. If any group needs to be expelled from Gwynedd it's them. Of course no one else would want them
Quote"Bede ... devilment!" Muirea cried, hoping it seemed like a stutter instead of a plea to some unknown savior.
"No bedevilment in this chamber,
Quote from: Jerusha on September 27, 2024, 04:43:38 PMI enjoyed them both, though Amy might have enjoyed the second scene most. ;DShe enjoyed the pretend-kiss a lot more than she enjoyed the pretend-slap from earlier that evening. ;)
Quote from: Laurna on September 27, 2024, 07:36:31 PMman, why is life so full of pretend stuff.LOL, because you and Revanne insisted upon it. ;D
Quote from: Laurna on September 28, 2024, 10:51:24 AMAh sweet Airich, You silly young man, Face the dagger before facing and elder.
Quote from: Evie on September 28, 2024, 11:29:40 AMQuote from: Laurna on September 28, 2024, 10:51:24 AMAh sweet Airich, You silly young man, Face the dagger before facing and elder.
I'm kind of wondering if he might be under a compulsion to not seek help from those who would be most likely to be able to help with this sort of issue, leaving only the recourse of having to seek it from less likely sources of relief in hopes they'll stumble onto a solution? Or is that just my diabolical mind at work again? 😅
At first I thought he might have done a Death Reading and assimilated the memories improperly, which could cause insanity over time (and I can see how Airich's symptoms could eventually lead to that), but as I read on, these look more to me like memories imposed on him as revenge from an attempt at Mind-Seeing or Mind-Ripping gone horribly wrong because the other Deryni managed to fight back? Or maybe it was a Death Reading, but the other mind was somehow booby trapped with the intent of causing harm to anyone attempting to Death Read the deceased? Or maybe it's more simple than any of that and I'm overthinking the issue? 😅 I'll need to give it a closer re-read, but whatever happened, he's in interesting case for sure. I'd love for a trained Healer to get their hands on him, at least assuming there isn't some reason that would greatly backfire, like a hidden Death Trigger.
Quote from: Nezz on September 28, 2024, 11:56:41 AMTakes notes because darned if you didn't just give me the best idea!
Quote from: DerynifanK on September 29, 2024, 04:24:20 PMThe bishop's scene was amazing.Wasn't it, though? I don't usually watch other people write, but I was biting my nails the entire time she was working on this one, and she hit everyone one of the points I was concerned with.
Quote from: Evie on September 29, 2024, 04:14:05 PMThere's another cheerful thought.Quote from: Evie on September 29, 2024, 04:14:05 PMAm I the only one very worried for the bishop's safety now?
Quote from: revanne on September 29, 2024, 04:42:07 PMThat's what the Purple Guard is for. :)Quote from: Evie on September 29, 2024, 04:14:05 PMThere's another cheerful thought.Quote from: Evie on September 29, 2024, 04:14:05 PMAm I the only one very worried for the bishop's safety now?
Given that the bishop rules in the name of the King and is fully human I would have thought a direct attack.unlikely.
Of course there are other ways of undermining authority.
Shhh! Don't give Bynw ideas
Quote from: revanne on September 29, 2024, 04:42:07 PMQuote from: Evie on September 29, 2024, 04:14:05 PMThere's another cheerful thought.Quote from: Evie on September 29, 2024, 04:14:05 PMAm I the only one very worried for the bishop's safety now?
Given that the bishop rules in the name of the King and is fully human I would have thought a direct attack.unlikely.
Of course there are other ways of undermining authority.
Shhh! Don't give Bynw ideas
Quote from: revanne on September 29, 2024, 04:42:07 PMShhh! Don't give Bynw ideas
Quote from: Bynw on September 29, 2024, 05:00:35 PMQuote from: revanne on September 29, 2024, 04:42:07 PMShhh! Don't give Bynw ideas
Bynw already has ideas for the bishop.
Quote from: Evie on September 30, 2024, 01:36:56 PM<Celsie>Three years?!</Celsie>Hangs head in shame, points to the end of Laurna's scene in hopes of decreasing Madre's anger.
Quote from: Bynw on September 29, 2024, 05:00:35 PMheaven help the bishopQuote from: revanne on September 29, 2024, 04:42:07 PMShhh! Don't give Bynw ideas
Bynw already has ideas for the bishop.
Quote from: DerynifanK on October 01, 2024, 08:13:47 PMI agree with Revanne. What a place to stop this scene. Are you trying to torture us?You must admit, tho', I don't torture y'all anywhere near as much as Evie tortures y'all.
Quote from: Nezz on October 01, 2024, 08:16:20 PMQuote from: DerynifanK on October 01, 2024, 08:13:47 PMI agree with Revanne. What a place to stop this scene. Are you trying to torture us?You must admit, tho', I don't torture y'all anywhere near as much as Evie tortures y'all.
Quote from: Evie on October 01, 2024, 08:24:06 PMThey call it a "hook" in Writing school, and we're encouraged to use them as much as possible. :)Quote from: Nezz on October 01, 2024, 08:16:20 PMQuote from: DerynifanK on October 01, 2024, 08:13:47 PMI agree with Revanne. What a place to stop this scene. Are you trying to torture us?You must admit, tho', I don't torture y'all anywhere near as much as Evie tortures y'all.
I prefer to think of it as "building anticipation." ;D
Quote from: Nezz on October 01, 2024, 08:55:59 PMDFK, one of your posts somehow got deleted. :\But I'm really worried about him.
At any rate, yes, I did make a promise to you (the reader), and I have every intention of keeping that promise once I have completed the next part of the scene to my own satisfaction and once I feel like both characters have gotten to say exactly what they needed to say.
Don't worry, Airich still thinks you're a fine Human. :)
Quote from: Bynw on October 02, 2024, 01:45:19 PMCan't wait to see the 2nd half of Airich's Rapport. Of course there is still hope for him. Someone would be more than happy to clean up his memories for him the right way.I keep telling you, Airich doesn't know where the guy is. You'll have to send him to Grecotha. ;)
Quote from: Nezz on October 02, 2024, 01:46:07 PMQuote from: Bynw on October 02, 2024, 01:45:19 PMCan't wait to see the 2nd half of Airich's Rapport. Of course there is still hope for him. Someone would be more than happy to clean up his memories for him the right way.I keep telling you, Airich doesn't know where the guy is. You'll have to send him to Grecotha. ;)
Quote from: Bynw on October 02, 2024, 02:46:03 PMIndeed very powerful. Airich can now begin his steps to become a powerful Deryni Sorcerer. Hopefully he doesn't go mad before he gets there ...crosses fingers
Quote from: Bynw on October 02, 2024, 01:45:19 PMCan't wait to see the 2nd half of Airich's Rapport. Of course there is still hope for him. Someone would be more than happy to clean up his memories for him the right way.That would be wonderful. Of course that depends on who it is. Hope you're not thinking Feyd.
Quote from: DerynifanK on October 02, 2024, 04:01:26 PMwhispers: Psssst... he's thinking Feyd.Quote from: Bynw on October 02, 2024, 01:45:19 PMCan't wait to see the 2nd half of Airich's Rapport. Of course there is still hope for him. Someone would be more than happy to clean up his memories for him the right way.That would be wonderful. Of course that depends on who it is. Hope you're not thinking Feyd.
Quote from: Nezz on October 02, 2024, 04:02:29 PM. Of course he is. But I'm sure there are other healers that can do it with less risk.Quote from: DerynifanK on October 02, 2024, 04:01:26 PMwhispers: Psssst... he's thinking Feyd.Quote from: Bynw on October 02, 2024, 01:45:19 PMCan't wait to see the 2nd half of Airich's Rapport. Of course there is still hope for him. Someone would be more than happy to clean up his memories for him the right way.That would be wonderful. Of course that depends on who it is. Hope you're not thinking Feyd.
Quote from: DerynifanK on October 02, 2024, 04:31:12 PMQuote from: Nezz on October 02, 2024, 04:02:29 PM. Of course he is. But I'm sure there are other healers that can do it with less risk.Quote from: DerynifanK on October 02, 2024, 04:01:26 PMwhispers: Psssst... he's thinking Feyd.Quote from: Bynw on October 02, 2024, 01:45:19 PMCan't wait to see the 2nd half of Airich's Rapport. Of course there is still hope for him. Someone would be more than happy to clean up his memories for him the right way.That would be wonderful. Of course that depends on who it is. Hope you're not thinking Feyd.
Quote from: Bynw on October 02, 2024, 04:38:17 PMYou've got some good references here, Mr Feyd, but what's this 1-star review on Yelp from WM? He was not impressed with your services. Can you explain?Quote from: DerynifanK on October 02, 2024, 04:31:12 PMQuote from: Nezz on October 02, 2024, 04:02:29 PM. Of course he is. But I'm sure there are other healers that can do it with less risk.Quote from: DerynifanK on October 02, 2024, 04:01:26 PMwhispers: Psssst... he's thinking Feyd.Quote from: Bynw on October 02, 2024, 01:45:19 PMCan't wait to see the 2nd half of Airich's Rapport. Of course there is still hope for him. Someone would be more than happy to clean up his memories for him the right way.That would be wonderful. Of course that depends on who it is. Hope you're not thinking Feyd.
Yes of course others could do it. But are they as skilled with memory as Feyd? I think not. Feyd is the best in the 11 Kingdoms when it comes to memory magic.
Quote from: Nezz on October 02, 2024, 04:40:13 PMYou've got some good references here, Mr Feyd, but what's this 1-star review on Yelp from WM? He was not impressed with your services. Can you explain?
Quote from: Evie on October 02, 2024, 04:42:08 PMHm, let's see...which would I trust more? A Healer who adheres to the ethical code "Above all, do no harm," or a cobra who happens to be skilled with memory magic? Gee, that's a tough one. ;D
Quote from: Bynw on October 02, 2024, 04:49:53 PMQuote from: Nezz on October 02, 2024, 04:40:13 PMYou've got some good references here, Mr Feyd, but what's this 1-star review on Yelp from WM? He was not impressed with your services. Can you explain?
Can't always trust Yelp of all places. The services for WM were performed flawlessly. It was a subcontracting job so there was obviously some confusion by the client on how some of the particulars were done. Even after this was explained to the client they just didn't get it. Can't get a perfect score every time.
Quote from: Bynw on October 02, 2024, 04:50:41 PMQuote from: Evie on October 02, 2024, 04:42:08 PMHm, let's see...which would I trust more? A Healer who adheres to the ethical code "Above all, do no harm," or a cobra who happens to be skilled with memory magic? Gee, that's a tough one. ;D
A cobra .... will have to think on that one a bit.
Quote from: Laurna on October 03, 2024, 07:33:53 PMOur young novice Aiden is getting a little fiery today.I noticed that! What a little sass!
Quote from: revanne on October 08, 2024, 04:13:01 PMBrilliantly done, Nezz, and Airich.I just figured that after Bynw told us how Edwin knew him, it would really bother him. So I just went with that. I'm glad you approve.
Poor Edwin is rapidly having some of his illusions about the sanctity of the university shattered. Hopefully he won't totally relapse into his father's cynicism about the world.
Quote from: DerynifanK on October 10, 2024, 10:38:32 AMThat is a scary group. Do they truly hate Deryni so much or is it lust for power and control that drives them?
I do wonder how a journey to find a recipe for a medicine and an effort to help Airich turned into an effort to uncover and stop the Williamites. And how the whole burden landed on them.
Quote from: Bynw on October 10, 2024, 11:02:55 AMAirich gives Bynw the stink-eye You couldn't have found a few additional someones?Quote from: DerynifanK on October 10, 2024, 10:38:32 AMThat is a scary group. Do they truly hate Deryni so much or is it lust for power and control that drives them?
I do wonder how a journey to find a recipe for a medicine and an effort to help Airich turned into an effort to uncover and stop the Williamites. And how the whole burden landed on them.
But then they found themselves caught up in the situation and they were convenient to be given the task.
Quote from: DerynifanK on October 12, 2024, 09:24:38 AMThose behind this effort to overthrow the king and seize power are men of influence and they already have an organization. It will be difficult for our group to stop them unaided, especially as they must protect themselves. Perhaps exposure of those involved and their intentions is the best way. Should they warn the bishop or inform the king? Shining a light on them and their treasonous intentions may be the best way to defeat them. Very scary situation.
Quote from: Demercia on October 15, 2024, 01:14:07 AMI love the way that Airich has swung from one extreme to the other, "find out how to stop being Deryni, no. Okay how about making everyone Deryni!" Still, with both Sean and Celsie as parents that figures.It's just his idea about everyone getting to be equal: make everyone the one thing or the other, and hey, no more Willimites or their ilk. And no more Deryni making humans nervous about their privacy.
And it is to be hoped that one of the Deryni has remembered how to quell a hangover.
Quote from: Bynw on October 18, 2024, 02:06:04 PMit's a cut away scene ... "meanwhile across the kingdom ...."ahh. Thank you.
Quote from: Bynw on October 19, 2024, 05:11:46 PMAwesome. Wash can recommend someone who is good with Memory. Airich will be easily cured.Will this memory-expert perchance be pleased to discover what's been discussed in Kelson's council meetings for the past 40 years?
Quote from: Jerusha on October 19, 2024, 04:38:27 PMAt the moment, I think I am more concerned about Airich than I am the Willimites.Pish. Tosh. Airich is a sweet little marshmallow. 0:)
Quote from: Nezz on October 19, 2024, 05:15:51 PMQuote from: Bynw on October 19, 2024, 05:11:46 PMAwesome. Wash can recommend someone who is good with Memory. Airich will be easily cured.Will this memory-expert perchance be pleased to discover what's been discussed in Kelson's council meetings for the past 40 years?
Quote from: Bynw on October 19, 2024, 05:11:46 PMAwesome. Wash can recommend someone who is good with Memory. Airich will be easily cured.Now if they can get Airich to this healer, or the healer to Airich.
Quote from: DerynifanK on October 19, 2024, 06:15:47 PMPssssst... Bynw is talking about Feyd again. You've got to watch out for him, he's tricky that way.Quote from: Bynw on October 19, 2024, 05:11:46 PMAwesome. Wash can recommend someone who is good with Memory. Airich will be easily cured.Now if they can get Airichvto this healer, or the healer to Airich.
Quote from: Nezz on October 19, 2024, 06:18:35 PMstill concerned about Airich's safety, especially as the Willimites know who he is.Quote from: DerynifanK on October 19, 2024, 06:15:47 PMPssssst... Bynw is talking about Feyd again. You've got to watch out for him, he's tricky that way.Quote from: Bynw on October 19, 2024, 05:11:46 PMAwesome. Wash can recommend someone who is good with Memory. Airich will be easily cured.Now if they can get Airichvto this healer, or the healer to Airich.
But you will be pleased to know we're currently working on the best way to get the healer and patient into the same room together. It's tricker than you'd think it might be.
Quote from: DerynifanK on October 19, 2024, 10:58:52 PMAlso, I can't think Wash will trust Feyd to integrate Airich's memories which are really Derry's. A lot of knowledge he won't really want Feyd to have.Yup, that is indeed one of the problems that Airich has thought about. He's fairly limited in the number of people who he can trust to give full access to his brain.
Quote from: DerynifanK on October 20, 2024, 04:56:49 PMAlso what about Gwendolyn? She is kidnapped and dragged by two very scary hooded men then not a word since. What is happening to her. A really bad situation to drop her into and then nothing, no follow-up at all.Gwendolyn was kidnapped on Tuesday evening. At the moment, we're at Tuesday night, not quite bedtime. So there really hasn't been time for follow-up. But don't worry, we haven't forgotten about her. :)
Quote from: DerynifanK on October 20, 2024, 04:58:03 PMI wouldn't be Airich's shoes right now for anything.Right now, Airich's thinking he could find a good job somewhere in R'Kassi where they appreciate a talented horseman. :)
Quote from: Laurna on October 20, 2024, 05:29:05 PMI don't think Airich will ever make it to R'Kassi, the roads are all blocked.Hmm, maybe Amy and Elspeth know the back way to Marbury where he could catch a boat. I'll bet Bede would help him get there without getting killed by bad guys or picked up by the cops.
Quote from: Nezz on October 20, 2024, 05:03:17 PMPoor boy is not doing so well right now and he doesn't even know yet how much trouble he is in. Would love to be a fly on the wall while he tries to explain all this to his really angry king. Let's see, how many bad decisions so far?Quote from: DerynifanK on October 20, 2024, 04:58:03 PMI wouldn't be Airich's shoes right now for anything.Right now, Airich's thinking he could find a good job somewhere in R'Kassi where they appreciate a talented horseman. :)
(at least, that's what he'll be thinking once he finds out about his King's summons.)
Quote from: DerynifanK on October 20, 2024, 06:01:05 PMQuote from: Nezz on October 20, 2024, 05:03:17 PMPoor boy is not doing so well right now and he doesn't even know yet how much trouble he is in. Would love to be a fly on the wall while he tries to explain all this to his really angry king. Let's see, how many bad decisions so far?Quote from: DerynifanK on October 20, 2024, 04:58:03 PMI wouldn't be Airich's shoes right now for anything.Right now, Airich's thinking he could find a good job somewhere in R'Kassi where they appreciate a talented horseman. :)
(at least, that's what he'll be thinking once he finds out about his King's summons.)
Quote from: DerynifanK on October 22, 2024, 03:06:46 PMHappy to see Iain in action again. Not sure if the guard meant to kill Edward or just shut him up. Why would he want to kill him? An investigation for Iain to pursue.
Quote from: Evie on October 22, 2024, 03:19:07 PMThat's pretty much what I was thinking (and it's a guess; I don't know at this point). I think Eddard had hit the point of being a liability, and made a better martyr (if they could swing it) than live cell leader, or even just dead and silent if that's the best they could get.Quote from: DerynifanK on October 22, 2024, 03:06:46 PMHappy to see Iain in action again. Not sure if the guard meant to kill Edward or just shut him up. Why would he want to kill him? An investigation for Iain to pursue.
Philip of the Purple Guard would want to kill Eddard because he was one of the conspirators in that scene our player characters was eavesdropping on when they were doing the scrying ritual. Eddard was unhinged and knew far too much insider knowledge, so Philip would want him silenced and under the circumstances it would look conveniently like a seizure brought about by Eddard's own madness.
Quote from: Nezz on October 22, 2024, 03:23:15 PMQuote from: Evie on October 22, 2024, 03:19:07 PMThat's pretty much what I was thinking (and it's a guess; I don't know at this point). I think Eddard had hit the point of being a liability, and made a better martyr (if they could swing it) than live cell leader, or even just dead and silent if that's the best they could get.Quote from: DerynifanK on October 22, 2024, 03:06:46 PMHappy to see Iain in action again. Not sure if the guard meant to kill Edward or just shut him up. Why would he want to kill him? An investigation for Iain to pursue.
Philip of the Purple Guard would want to kill Eddard because he was one of the conspirators in that scene our player characters was eavesdropping on when they were doing the scrying ritual. Eddard was unhinged and knew far too much insider knowledge, so Philip would want him silenced and under the circumstances it would look conveniently like a seizure brought about by Eddard's own madness.
Quote from: revanne on October 22, 2024, 12:47:38 PMGood to see Iain again though I had forgotten how good you are at gruesome scenes Jerusha.
Eating a purply red plum crumble while I was reading was not one of my better ideas.
Quote from: DerynifanK on October 23, 2024, 05:17:55 PMWouldn't it be war between the humans and Deryni that would concern the Council?The Council is absolutely concerned about a potential war between Human and Deryni. Anyone with any sense would be concerned about such a thing happening and do whatever they can to prevent it.
Hope they can get Airich safely from Grecotha to Rhemuth and that Wash can help him.
What is this itinerary of Wash's that the king is unhappy about? Is he still searching for another healer who can learn the blocking ability?
Quote from: Laurna on October 26, 2024, 02:59:09 PMMy heart goes out to Edwin and his concern for Grecotha.My heart would go out to Edwin more if he hadn't just sucker-punched my little dude. ;D
Quote from: DerynifanK on October 27, 2024, 11:32:11 AMPoor Edwin. He does seem to get jerked around a bit. His love for the university and academic life seems to suit him. I wonder if he's a little jealous of Amy's affection for Airich. Our group has enough problems facing them. We don't need any jealousy or internal disagreements. They are involved in an extremely serious threat to the university, its city, and the kingdom. They need to focus on that.Edwin is the youngest and has far less life experience than any of the others.
Quote from: DerynifanK on November 01, 2024, 07:09:32 PMAt last someone is going to try to help Gwendolyn and to pay attention to their mission regarding the Willimites. And how will they respond when they get the summons from the King?
Quote from: Evie on November 01, 2024, 09:50:23 PMNot to mention some of us(me)are having difficulty in keeping up with which century we are in. I caught myself dragging Kelson into the war against Joux!Quote from: DerynifanK on November 01, 2024, 07:09:32 PMAt last someone is going to try to help Gwendolyn and to pay attention to their mission regarding the Willimites. And how will they respond when they get the summons from the King?
You can't really expect them to help Gwendolyn before they have even learned that she is missing, and so far only Bede has recently learned that and just now found Edwin to let him know. And the others aren't ignoring the Willimites; that's what the scrying was for. Remember, just a very short time (hours? Less than a full day?) has passed in the game, and various things are happening back to back in that very short span of time. It only seems like a long time because we are getting the posts days apart rather than minutes or an hour or two apart.
Quote from: Demercia on November 02, 2024, 10:21:28 AMAnd I was envisaging Duncan living more than 3 centuries.Quote from: Evie on November 01, 2024, 09:50:23 PMNot to mention some of us(me)are having difficulty in keeping up with which century we are in. I caught myself dragging Kelson into the war against Joux!Quote from: DerynifanK on November 01, 2024, 07:09:32 PMAt last someone is going to try to help Gwendolyn and to pay attention to their mission regarding the Willimites. And how will they respond when they get the summons from the King?
You can't really expect them to help Gwendolyn before they have even learned that she is missing, and so far only Bede has recently learned that and just now found Edwin to let him know. And the others aren't ignoring the Willimites; that's what the scrying was for. Remember, just a very short time (hours? Less than a full day?) has passed in the game, and various things are happening back to back in that very short span of time. It only seems like a long time because we are getting the posts days apart rather than minutes or an hour or two apart.
Quote from: DerynifanK on November 06, 2024, 07:14:50 PMWell that was quite a set to. Good for Bede and the dog for taking down their share of the Willimites who don't seem to be too good at skullduggery.
Quote from: DerynifanK on November 06, 2024, 07:14:50 PMWell that was quite a set to. Good for Bede and the dog for taking down their share of the Willimites who don't seem to be too good at skullduggery.
Quote from: Marc_du_Temple on November 07, 2024, 09:09:10 AMIt's true: I was hoping they could wound someone, but no luck.Quote from: DerynifanK on November 06, 2024, 07:14:50 PMWell that was quite a set to. Good for Bede and the dog for taking down their share of the Willimites who don't seem to be too good at skullduggery.
We talked about this behind the scenes. As you can see, it depended on the rolls of the dice. Even when we gave them a chance to be dangerous, they would not rise to the occasion.
Quote from: DerynifanK on November 12, 2024, 02:42:32 PMGlad that Gwendolyn has been rescued and is being treated by Elspeth. I know our friends will take good care of her and her uncle hopefully will be grateful and more inclined to listen to what they have to say.
Quote from: Bynw on November 20, 2024, 11:08:18 AM(happens anytime in the night, so it maybe out of order)
Quote from: Evie on November 27, 2024, 12:30:19 PMWell, that reconciliation seems to be coming along quite swimmingly.... 🤣
Quote from: Evie on November 27, 2024, 12:30:19 PMWell, that reconciliation seems to be coming along quite swimmingly....Hopefully they won't come to blows or they will both be in trouble with Elspeth.
Quote from: revanne on November 27, 2024, 02:48:54 PMI think they'll both do anything to stay off Elspeth's list.Quote from: Evie on November 27, 2024, 12:30:19 PMWell, that reconciliation seems to be coming along quite swimmingly....Hopefully they won't come to blows or they will both be in trouble with Elspeth.
Quote from: DerynifanK on December 03, 2024, 09:59:10 PMThis situation keeps getting scarier. The idea of Feyd and Iain working together to stop the crazy Willimites is intriguing. Hope they will be successful. I'm sure Feyd has a plan.I hope you're right, because darned if I can figure out how to stop the upcoming tragedy! :P
Quote from: DerynifanK on December 04, 2024, 08:40:57 AMWhat exactly is the Custodic Church. Obviously not the Church of Gwynedd so who are they and is this an attempt to seize power? The Willimites might discover they have a very thorny bedfellow.
Quote from: Evie on December 04, 2024, 08:51:44 AMIt sounds like an underground offshoot of the Church of Gwynedd (likely one that believes it is the legitimate True Church) that is descended from the Custodes Fidei of the time of the old Regents.That is really scary because Custodes Fidei were really evil and did a lot of damage to the kingdom and its people , all to have and wield power. Power hungry people are dangerous.
Quote from: DerynifanK on December 03, 2024, 09:59:10 PMThis situation keeps getting scarier. The idea of Feyd and Iain working together to stop the crazy Willimites is intriguing. Hope they will be successful. I'm sure Feyd has a plan.
Quote from: DerynifanK on December 04, 2024, 08:40:57 AMWhat exactly is the Custodic Church. Obviously not the Church of Gwynedd so who are they and is this an attempt to seize power? The Willimites might discover they have a very thorny bedfellow.
Quote from: Evie on December 06, 2024, 12:45:32 PMAww! What air ye doin' wi' me puir wee laddie?Don't worry, he's still pure as the driven snow. :-X
Quote from: Nezz on December 06, 2024, 12:50:19 PMQuote from: Evie on December 06, 2024, 12:45:32 PMAww! What air ye doin' wi' me puir wee laddie?Don't worry, he's still pure as the driven snow. :-X
We were hoping that you'd come save him from this fate, but no, you wanted to go play with Col and Camber and all the rest... ;)
Quote from: Evie on December 06, 2024, 12:52:38 PMQuote from: Nezz on December 06, 2024, 12:50:19 PMQuote from: Evie on December 06, 2024, 12:45:32 PMAww! What air ye doin' wi' me puir wee laddie?Don't worry, he's still pure as the driven snow. :-X
We were hoping that you'd come save him from this fate, but no, you wanted to go play with Col and Camber and all the rest... ;)
;D
Quote from: Evie on December 06, 2024, 12:57:57 PMAgreed on both counts. As you well know, Jerusha can be a real fiend, and I just don't know what she's got planned for our darling boys. ;)Quote from: Evie on December 06, 2024, 12:52:38 PMQuote from: Nezz on December 06, 2024, 12:50:19 PMQuote from: Evie on December 06, 2024, 12:45:32 PMAww! What air ye doin' wi' me puir wee laddie?Don't worry, he's still pure as the driven snow. :-X
We were hoping that you'd come save him from this fate, but no, you wanted to go play with Col and Camber and all the rest... ;)
;D
I figure he's still pure as the driven snow; it's those three puppetmasters I'm worried about!
Quote from: Bynw on December 08, 2024, 10:10:29 AMSee I'm not the only one that can be bad.That's true; I've heard plenty of rumors about how Evie was back in the GotP day...
Quote from: Nezz on December 08, 2024, 10:46:55 AMQuote from: Bynw on December 08, 2024, 10:10:29 AMSee I'm not the only one that can be bad.That's true; I've heard plenty of rumors about how Evie was back in the GotP day...
Quote from: Evie on December 08, 2024, 11:49:57 AMHey, I'm just repeating what I've been told, I wasn't there at the time (although I've sure seen the results since then).Quote from: Nezz on December 08, 2024, 10:46:55 AMQuote from: Bynw on December 08, 2024, 10:10:29 AMSee I'm not the only one that can be bad.That's true; I've heard plenty of rumors about how Evie was back in the GotP day...
Moi?! 👼😇
Quote from: DerynifanK on December 09, 2024, 09:17:35 AMI am concerned about Aidan. Which side is he on and who are these men who appear to be using him certainly without him knowledge or consent. Are they perhaps Feyd's men? Somehow they don't seem like Willimites but they could be. Maybe someone needs to rescue Aidan.
Quote from: DerynifanK on December 09, 2024, 09:17:35 AMI am concerned about Aidan. Which side is he on and who are these men who appear to be using him certainly without him knowledge or consent. Are they perhaps Feyd's men? Somehow they don't seem like Willimites but they could be. Maybe someone needs to rescue Aidan.
Quote from: Evie on December 09, 2024, 09:37:29 AMAnd before that could happen he would have to know what happened and since he has no memory of it that could only happen if someone else saw something or suspected that something happened.Quote from: DerynifanK on December 09, 2024, 09:17:35 AMI am concerned about Aidan. Which side is he on and who are these men who appear to be using him certainly without him knowledge or consent. Are they perhaps Feyd's men? Somehow they don't seem like Willimites but they could be. Maybe someone needs to rescue Aidan.
Poor little lad! It would be lovely if he can get rescued, though of course someone would first need to realize he's got a problem.
Quote from: Nezz on December 11, 2024, 11:34:17 AMThe next morning's sun hid behind the tall gray clouds of early autumn. Elspeth stood in Canon Damian's office, backed by nearly all of the investigator team. All but Bede had awakened before dawn to be at the Canon's office when he first arrived, scaring the little novice who worked as Canon Damian's assistant. But the opportunity had arisen to save some of the library's most precious documents, and they had to act quickly.
"It's the only way to ensure they're protected from a fire, if we can not prevent it, Father," Elspeth explained. "When Sir Airich leaves for Rhemuth later today, he and his brother can carry these documents with them and bring them to the curators of the library at the schola. And anything else that can't be replaced needs to be placed into your deepest locked stone vaults, where no one else has access to them."
"Ah, well, it's not that I don't trust Sir Airich, but..." Canon Damian looked uncomfortable, "Sister Helena has been trying to convince me to donate our copy of Codex Derynianus with illuminated notes by Sister Suse Wernher to the schola library. I fear that if it ends up in her hands, I may never see it again."
Quote"Father, I vow I would place the manuscripts into Archbishop Duncan's hands directly," Airich said. "I don't think even Sister Helena could talk him into giving her your documents."
"You're right, of course, and I shouldn't imply that Sister Helena would keep our manuscript in her collection permanently; it's not a charitable thought." He gestured towards the novice. "Aidan, I need a wax tablet and stylus." He glanced back up and Elspeth. "I'll make a list for Dean Nathanial and have Aidan bring it to him."
Quote from: Evie on December 11, 2024, 12:21:31 PMI'm glad you caught that first one; I included it because of some melancholy I'd witnessed recently. The second one was solely for your amusement and for those of us who know and love Sister Helena. :)Quote from: Nezz on December 11, 2024, 11:34:17 AM"Ah, well, it's not that I don't trust Sir Airich, but..." Canon Damian looked uncomfortable, "Sister Helena has been trying to convince me to donate our copy of Codex Derynianus with illuminated notes by Sister Suse Wernher to the schola library. I fear that if it ends up in her hands, I may never see it again."
Nice little homage there.... :)Quote"Father, I vow I would place the manuscripts into Archbishop Duncan's hands directly," Airich said. "I don't think even Sister Helena could talk him into giving her your documents."
"You're right, of course, and I shouldn't imply that Sister Helena would keep our manuscript in her collection permanently; it's not a charitable thought." He gestured towards the novice. "Aidan, I need a wax tablet and stylus." He glanced back up and Elspeth. "I'll make a list for Dean Nathanial and have Aidan bring it to him."
LOL! Sister Helena says she should feel insulted, except that she knows she would be very tempted to keep it, so it's probably safest in Archbishop Duncan's hands. ;D
Quote from: Marc_du_Temple on December 11, 2024, 01:57:01 PMI have since taken a neighbor for a husband, and my bairns are his. Your fate is your own. Be free of me, as I am free of you.
Quote from: Nezz on December 11, 2024, 02:00:03 PMQuote from: Marc_du_Temple on December 11, 2024, 01:57:01 PMI have since taken a neighbor for a husband, and my bairns are his. Your fate is your own. Be free of me, as I am free of you.
sniff :'(
Quote from: Bynw on January 06, 2025, 01:03:09 PMAnother awesome post from @Nezz .... dang you are good.I just took what you gave me and ran with it. Dang, collaboration is fun!
Quote from: DerynifanK on January 06, 2025, 02:38:23 PMI want to know what Feyd is doing other than giving dire warnings. He has people who follow his orders. If he is as concerned as he says what actions is he taking?
Quote from: Laurna on January 08, 2025, 04:57:08 PMI have not dropped a bombshell, honest, I have been hinting at it from day one. LOL
Quote from: Evie on January 08, 2025, 04:58:24 PMQuote from: Laurna on January 08, 2025, 04:57:08 PMI have not dropped a bombshell, honest, I have been hinting at it from day one. LOL
And I've been waiting for the reveal since very shortly after day one. I mean, it was obvious who she was from her character profile, and her bestie happens to be a midwife.... ;D
Quote from: Bynw on January 08, 2025, 06:15:32 PMQuote from: Evie on January 08, 2025, 04:58:24 PMQuote from: Laurna on January 08, 2025, 04:57:08 PMI have not dropped a bombshell, honest, I have been hinting at it from day one. LOL
And I've been waiting for the reveal since very shortly after day one. I mean, it was obvious who she was from her character profile, and her bestie happens to be a midwife.... ;D
Oh I knew who the character was. Just didn't know she had a babe with the one encounter with Washburn.
Quote from: Nezz on January 08, 2025, 11:20:42 PMDon't worry, we know how to keep a secret. Fiona doesn't need to know about for a very very very long time, if ever. :)
QuoteFirst Feyd and now Bishop Bernard! And it wasn't even Terce yet!
Quote from: Bynw on January 08, 2025, 06:15:32 PMConsidering the shape Washburn was in, near death, I find it hard to believe that he fathered a child with the woman who focused on keeping him warm and helping him survive. I just can't see that happening.Quote from: Evie on January 08, 2025, 04:58:24 PMQuote from: Laurna on January 08, 2025, 04:57:08 PMI have not dropped a bombshell, honest, I have been hinting at it from day one. LOL
And I've been waiting for the reveal since very shortly after day one. I mean, it was obvious who she was from her character profile, and her bestie happens to be a midwife.... ;D
Oh I knew who the character was. Just didn't know she had a babe with the one encounter with Washburn.
Quote from: DerynifanK on January 10, 2025, 02:30:44 PM...I find it hard to believe that he fathered a child with the woman who focused on keeping him warm and helping him survive. I just can't see that happening.That's what he said... ;)
Quote from: DerynifanK on January 10, 2025, 02:30:44 PM...I find it hard to believe that he fathered a child with the woman who focused on keeping him warm and helping him survive. I just can't see that happening.Seriously though, why not? Would all his little swimmers be dead? Or would he have been unable to pass any of them on to her? Heaven knows women conceive and carry children when they're under extreme stress, why would a man not be able to make a contribution under extremely stressful circumstances?
Quote from: DerynifanK on January 10, 2025, 02:30:44 PMQuote from: Bynw on January 08, 2025, 06:15:32 PMConsidering the shape Washburn was in, near death, I find it hard to believe that he fathered a child with the woman who focused on keeping him warm and helping him survive. I just can't see that happening.Quote from: Evie on January 08, 2025, 04:58:24 PMQuote from: Laurna on January 08, 2025, 04:57:08 PMI have not dropped a bombshell, honest, I have been hinting at it from day one. LOL
And I've been waiting for the reveal since very shortly after day one. I mean, it was obvious who she was from her character profile, and her bestie happens to be a midwife.... ;D
Oh I knew who the character was. Just didn't know she had a babe with the one encounter with Washburn.
Quote from: Evie on January 10, 2025, 03:49:12 PMHm, I do hope Airich meets up with Wash sooner rather than later. He needs those extra memories assimilated properly ASAP.
Quote from: Bynw on January 10, 2025, 04:06:44 PM"Or simply removed." Yeah, a mind-rip would certainly do that, too.Quote from: Evie on January 10, 2025, 03:49:12 PMHm, I do hope Airich meets up with Wash sooner rather than later. He needs those extra memories assimilated properly ASAP.
Or simply removed. That can be done too by a skilled practitioner that is already in the city.
Quote from: Nezz on January 10, 2025, 04:08:47 PMQuote from: Bynw on January 10, 2025, 04:06:44 PM"Or simply removed." Yeah, a mind-rip would certainly do that, too.Quote from: Evie on January 10, 2025, 03:49:12 PMHm, I do hope Airich meets up with Wash sooner rather than later. He needs those extra memories assimilated properly ASAP.
Or simply removed. That can be done too by a skilled practitioner that is already in the city.
Airich: "The good thing about being insane is that you always have someone to talk to." ;)
Quote from: Evie on January 10, 2025, 04:18:31 PMFor some reason our player characters don't seem to trust Feyd. I can't imagine why. ;)
Quote from: Bynw on January 10, 2025, 04:30:26 PMI get the impression that if you can get a promise out of Feyd about what exactly he will and will not do, then he'll stick to that. But I'm not sure if I'd want to rely on his overall sense of goodness and decency otherwise.Quote from: Evie on January 10, 2025, 04:18:31 PMFor some reason our player characters don't seem to trust Feyd. I can't imagine why. ;)
Yeah I see that. I just don't understand. He's a very honorable man. True to his word. Very skilled at memory magic. He saved Wash from certain death at the hands of the usurper.
To be fair, he doesn't have a bed-side manner. And although his skills are excellent, his execution of those skills can been seen as rough. Wash did have a bad time at it. But in hindsight it was necessary. So it works out for the good.
Quote from: Nezz on January 10, 2025, 04:34:13 PMQuote from: Bynw on January 10, 2025, 04:30:26 PMI get the impression that if you can get a promise out of Feyd about what exactly he will and will not do, then he'll stick to that. But I'm not sure if I'd want to rely on his overall sense of goodness and decency otherwise.Quote from: Evie on January 10, 2025, 04:18:31 PMFor some reason our player characters don't seem to trust Feyd. I can't imagine why. ;)
Yeah I see that. I just don't understand. He's a very honorable man. True to his word. Very skilled at memory magic. He saved Wash from certain death at the hands of the usurper.
To be fair, he doesn't have a bed-side manner. And although his skills are excellent, his execution of those skills can been seen as rough. Wash did have a bad time at it. But in hindsight it was necessary. So it works out for the good.
But that's just me. Airich would be happy to talk to a memory guy. Although I'm not sure if the little voice in his head likes the idea of being ripped out by the roots. :D
Quote from: Bynw on January 17, 2025, 03:00:06 PMWhere is part 3 .... .
Quote from: Laurna on January 17, 2025, 03:04:46 PM...And then I have another scene all ready to go after part 3 this posted.Laurna's been making up for a slow holiday season. :)
Quote from: Laurna on January 20, 2025, 01:38:11 PMI will let you know when Jerusha tells us if it is. That has been a debate backstage for a while now.
Quote from: Bynw on January 20, 2025, 01:24:29 PMIs that the portal in the basement or a different one??The portal that Iain jumped Trevor and Jamyl to is the one in the Saint Willibrord church.
Quote from: Jerusha on January 22, 2025, 12:18:47 PMJasper pulled his dagger? Yikes!Jasper's not a particularly nice guy. ;)
Quote from: Bynw on January 31, 2025, 03:39:13 PMI think Jasper may get some justiceI can't think of anyone who would object to this. :D
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Quote from: Laurna on February 05, 2025, 10:50:36 AM:o :'(
Bynw, I need an "OH NO!" button instead of a "Like" button.
Quote from: Nezz on February 05, 2025, 10:55:46 AMHey, as far as I'm concerned, that priest hasn't been paying attention. Those clouds had been building up for the previous 36 hours. He's just paranoid. ;)
Quote from: DerynifanK on February 05, 2025, 08:10:00 PMI hope Airich can be rescued and helped. Hope Jester and pals are caught and punished appropriately. Waiting anxiously for what happens nextStay tuned... :)
Quote from: Bynw on February 06, 2025, 08:08:37 AMCould it get any worse?Of course it can! And I know just the man to do it! ;)
Quote from: Jerusha on February 06, 2025, 01:01:09 PMI think I would worry more about how Amy feels about this. ;)She gets cookies as well.
Quote from: Nezz on February 06, 2025, 12:52:22 PMOh, I'll bet I could also find a way to make it just a little bit worse.
Airich to Nezz: I really hate you. You're going to owe me so many cookies when this is over.
Quote from: Bynw on February 06, 2025, 01:02:31 PMIt will be. Although, to be honest, I think I owe him more like two or three boxes.Quote from: Nezz on February 06, 2025, 12:52:22 PMOh, I'll bet I could also find a way to make it just a little bit worse.
Airich to Nezz: I really hate you. You're going to owe me so many cookies when this is over.
It better be a whole box of his favorite cookies, freshly baked and warm too.
Quote from: DerynifanK on February 06, 2025, 08:28:58 PMThank goodness for Darius. I was hoping for rescue but almost afraid to read it. Relief that help arrived!And now you know just as much about Airich's fate as I do! I can't wait to find out what happens next! :)
Quote from: Laurna on February 06, 2025, 10:15:45 PMYou are right, DFK, I do not think we have seen Darius before. But I agree, you are also right that he might be Feyd's man. This is the first I have heard of him also. Amy is going to go ballistic when she sees No Airich, only a deep puddle of blood./me offers Amy a cookie
Quote from: DerynifanK on February 07, 2025, 07:27:23 AMWonder how many of his people Feyd has there.
Quote from: Laurna on February 19, 2025, 12:42:47 PMBynw, I am starting to like this nasty Pietre de Guarre Fellow. Cunning and Nasty, Nasty, Nasty!
Quote from: DerynifanK on February 19, 2025, 01:23:18 PMWonder where Darius took him. I really want to know more about Darius.
Quote from: Bynw on February 19, 2025, 01:28:20 PMQuote from: DerynifanK on February 19, 2025, 01:23:18 PMWonder where Darius took him. I really want to know more about Darius.
There you got @DerynifanK
Quote from: Evie on February 19, 2025, 04:26:52 PMDarius, Trusted Minion:Darius' middle name is "Kevin."
(Sorry, couldn't resist! ;D )
Quote from: Evie on February 19, 2025, 04:26:52 PMDarius, Trusted Minion:Love it!!
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(Sorry, couldn't resist! ;D )
Quote from: Bynw on February 21, 2025, 11:30:08 AMWay to go Amy. Should have plunged the pointy end into Jasper. Someone needs to teach her how to use a weapon. I wonder what happened to some of the other Willimites seeing such an event of Deryni Power manifested. Pee their pants and flee .... WITCH!!!That was my thought. I mean, it's one thing to harass harmless little Deryni who do their little tricks, but a completely different thing to face an enraged Deryni seeking vengeance over the loss of her mate. I mean, YIKES! :)
Quote from: Nezz on February 21, 2025, 12:08:22 PMGo get him Amy! I too wish you had used the pointy end. Jaspercould be no loss to the worldQuote from: Bynw on February 21, 2025, 11:30:08 AMWay to go Amy. Should have plunged the pointy end into Jasper. Someone needs to teach her how to use a weapon. I wonder what happened to some of the other Willimites seeing such an event of Deryni Power manifested. Pee their pants and flee .... WITCH!!!That was my thought. I mean, it's one thing to harass harmless little Deryni who do their little tricks, but a completely different thing to face an enraged Deryni seeking vengeance over the loss of her mate. I mean, YIKES! :)
Quote from: Nezz on February 19, 2025, 04:33:35 PMAny relation to the McLains?Quote from: Evie on February 19, 2025, 04:26:52 PMDarius, Trusted Minion:Darius' middle name is "Kevin."
(Sorry, couldn't resist! ;D )
Quote from: DerynifanK on February 21, 2025, 03:19:15 PMQuote from: Nezz on February 19, 2025, 04:33:35 PMAny relation to the McLains?Quote from: Evie on February 19, 2025, 04:26:52 PMDarius, Trusted Minion:Darius' middle name is "Kevin."
(Sorry, couldn't resist! ;D )
Quote from: Bynw on February 21, 2025, 03:22:16 PMQuote from: DerynifanK on February 21, 2025, 03:19:15 PMQuote from: Nezz on February 19, 2025, 04:33:35 PMAny relation to the McLains?Quote from: Evie on February 19, 2025, 04:26:52 PMDarius, Trusted MinionDarius' middle name is "Kevin."
Ahh. Didn't remember that.
(Sorry, couldn't resist! ;D )
It's a joke on the Minion image. Kevin is a one-eyed Minion in the Minions movies.
Quote from: Laurna on February 22, 2025, 10:51:53 AMBede has run into Eustace a few times. It was Eustace's glasses that were found at the scene of Student Robert's assault and battery. Bede used the glasses to find Eustace and then he used Eustace to get insight on the Willimite group. Eustace is our snitch with the Willimites.Ahhh. Good. Did not remember him. Thanks
Quote from: DerynifanK on February 22, 2025, 03:21:54 PMAhh, a confession. A self confessed murderer. Bye, bye Jasper
Quote from: Marc_du_Temple on February 23, 2025, 02:38:56 PMAt least the voice in his head means well. That's a sort of comfort.Not really
Quote from: Bynw on February 24, 2025, 03:14:52 PMAmy's gonna burn up her Grit but good for her!!You keep telling us you want us to use Grit. :)
Quote from: Bynw on February 24, 2025, 03:14:52 PMAmy's gonna burn up her Grit but good for her!!
Quote from: DerynifanK on February 24, 2025, 09:24:58 PMWhat is grit and what can you do with it?If I understand the old system correctly, it's similar to the Hero Points y'all used to use. You can use it to increase the chance of a good roll or increase Damage to an opponent, or to keep from dying when your HP drops to 0. Stuff like that.
Quote from: Nezz on February 24, 2025, 09:27:03 PMQuote from: DerynifanK on February 24, 2025, 09:24:58 PMWhat is grit and what can you do with it?If I understand the old system correctly, it's similar to the Hero Points y'all used to use. You can use it to increase the chance of a good roll or increase Damage to an opponent, or to keep from dying when your HP drops to 0. Stuff like that.
Quote from: DerynifanK on February 26, 2025, 02:19:47 PMI knew they would meet. Big question is, now what? Waiting anxiously for what happens now.So are we, sweetie... so are we! :D
Quote from: Nezz on February 26, 2025, 03:48:00 PMOh, I can just see all those little cubes bouncing back into his hand like they're happy to see him. "Hi! We came to play!"
I noticed he said "safe from Willimite harm," not "safe from harm," as one might expect a rescuer to say.
Quote from: DerynifanK on February 28, 2025, 02:53:06 PMDo any of them know Wash is at Caerorrie waiting for him?
QuoteAll of this was obvious to him like a blind man feeling the face of his wife, but anything deeper, and he felt a hard obstruction he had not expected, like bumping into a wall in the dark. He could batter it down on his own, but he did not make a habit of breaking things he could not replace.
Quote from: DerynifanK on March 01, 2025, 07:07:05 AMI would have thought Amy would be the first to enter thee room where Airich was.Part of the agreement was that Bede would go first and make sure is was safe for the ladies to enter. Then he would come back out and report so that the selected three could go in.
Quote from: Nezz on March 01, 2025, 07:12:23 AMTrue but I wasn't sure Amy would be able to hold back. Good that she didQuote from: DerynifanK on March 01, 2025, 07:07:05 AMI would have thought Amy would be the first to enter thee room where Airich was.Part of the agreement was that Bede would go first and make sure is was safe for the ladies to enter. Then he would come back out and report so that the selected three could go in.
Quote from: DerynifanK on March 01, 2025, 07:07:05 AMI would have thought Amy would be the first to enter thee room where Airich was.
Quote from: Bynw on March 01, 2025, 09:48:47 PMthe ghost of Eddard de Nore is screaming that Grecotha & all the Deryni filth will burn in the ever lasting fires of hell.Yes, but has he ever stopped screaming that?
Quote from: Evie on March 01, 2025, 09:56:21 PMIf they could cram everyone inside those wards in time, at least our adventures would stand a decent chance of surviving the flames if that burning can't be prevented.I think I like the escape-via-portal option better.
Granted, given that they would also have to make the wards non-permeable to keep the heat and smoke out, that would also mean a high chance of using up all the oxygen inside before it was safe to emerge again, so there's that. I don't really recommend it as an option of first resort.
Quote from: DerynifanK on February 28, 2025, 02:53:06 PMIt feels strange to describe an assassin's probe as gentle and caring but he apparently is concerned about Airich and his man, Darius did save Airich's life. He knows what he needs to do. Wonder how he and the others will be able to get Airich to a portal and to Wash for healing. Do any of them know Wash is at Caerrorie waiting for him?Wish we knew what Collos needs to do.
Quote from: DerynifanK on March 06, 2025, 07:15:44 PMI know he's only 19 but it seems to me that Edwin is more than a bit of a brat. I hope Elspeth will give him a talking to.
Quote from: Laurna on March 06, 2025, 08:54:52 PMThis is one reason humans fear Deryni, they can misuse their power and make one think their friends have turned on them. Jester MacBee loves stirring up that kind of trouble. Especially when he is pissed that the man he thought he had kidnapped, was the knight with a king's ransom worth of memories, but instead he ended up with a young student who knew little. So MacBee, in his anger, messed with our poor student, ruthlessly.Jerk... feels sorry for Edwin again.
Quote from: Nezz on March 06, 2025, 08:56:05 PMWhen did he do this? I must have missed it.Quote from: Laurna on March 06, 2025, 08:54:52 PMThis is one reason humans fear Deryni, they can misuse their power and make one think their friends have turned on them. Jester MacBee loves stirring up that kind of trouble. Especially when he is pissed that the man he thought he had kidnapped, was the knight with a king's ransom worth of memories, but instead he ended up with a young student who knew little. So MacBee, in his anger, messed with our poor student, ruthlessly.Jerk... feels sorry for Edwin again.
Quote from: DerynifanK on March 07, 2025, 08:38:16 AMQuote from: Nezz on March 06, 2025, 08:56:05 PMWhen did he do this? I must have missed it.Quote from: Laurna on March 06, 2025, 08:54:52 PMThis is one reason humans fear Deryni, they can misuse their power and make one think their friends have turned on them. Jester MacBee loves stirring up that kind of trouble. Especially when he is pissed that the man he thought he had kidnapped, was the knight with a king's ransom worth of memories, but instead he ended up with a young student who knew little. So MacBee, in his anger, messed with our poor student, ruthlessly.Jerk... feels sorry for Edwin again.
Quote from: Marc_du_Temple on March 07, 2025, 09:08:09 AMWhere does it start? I would like to reread it.Quote from: DerynifanK on March 07, 2025, 08:38:16 AMQuote from: Nezz on March 06, 2025, 08:56:05 PMWhen did he do this? I must have missed it.Quote from: Laurna on March 06, 2025, 08:54:52 PMThis is one reason humans fear Deryni, they can misuse their power and make one think their friends have turned on them. Jester MacBee loves stirring up that kind of trouble. Especially when he is pissed that the man he thought he had kidnapped, was the knight with a king's ransom worth of memories, but instead he ended up with a young student who knew little. So MacBee, in his anger, messed with our poor student, ruthlessly.Jerk... feels sorry for Edwin again.
It doesn't really make sense in isolation but it's the conclusion of a whole sequence beginning with him and Bede getting drunk in Muirea's tavern, Edwin leaving without Bede in the company of strangers, the strangers turning out to be kidnappers led by the Deryni Macbee, who then plants false memories not only to cover their tracks, but also to make problems for Edwin and his friends. Because he's a sadist who enjoys making sport of others.
Quote from: DerynifanK on March 07, 2025, 08:38:16 AMQuote from: Nezz on March 06, 2025, 08:56:05 PMWhen did he do this? I must have missed it.Quote from: Laurna on March 06, 2025, 08:54:52 PMThis is one reason humans fear Deryni, they can misuse their power and make one think their friends have turned on them. Jester MacBee loves stirring up that kind of trouble. Especially when he is pissed that the man he thought he had kidnapped, was the knight with a king's ransom worth of memories, but instead he ended up with a young student who knew little. So MacBee, in his anger, messed with our poor student, ruthlessly.Jerk... feels sorry for Edwin again.
Quote from: Laurna on March 07, 2025, 11:50:15 AMThank you Evie, that was a wonderful summary.
This is a whole subplot, if you are not yet aware of it. Pay attention to the Novice Aidan Mclain.
69 We first meet the novice as an assistant to Canon Damian
77 A brief mention the novice is looking for information on the Willimites, which is innocuous, because he is likely looking up this info for Canon Damian. Or is he?
In several following posts, the novice is attentive to our team.
126 We learn more about the novice, he introduces himself as "Ah am Aidan McLain, from St Machan's Abbey as was; that's in Cassan." (By the by, Aidan is named by Evie)
In more scenes, Novice Aidan is in the background seeing what our team is doing.
203 Aidan sneaks away to meet up with three University students where he reports what he has learned about everything going on in Canon Damian's office, infirmary, and library. He repeats what he overheard Airich and Amy talk about in the infirmary.
"The young novice resumed his narrative, repeating the description of Sir Airich's affliction. He was oblivious to the sharp intake of breath from the third student as he repeated what the knight had said about needing a healer he trusted implicitly due to his knowledge of over forty years worth of sensitive information from the King's privy councils. Information the King would not want his enemies to discover."
Aidan then leaves without remembering he did this.
215 Is where we learn about the Deryni named Jester MacBee, who is a student at the university (he has another name he uses as a student, but I don't think that has been said yet) and that MacBee was with Bede's traveling troupe this last season working as a Hypnotist. (he likes causing trouble and gathering information. Like information that a certain knight caries in his head, perhaps even some royal secrets)
Just a side note. The three students, of which MacBee is part of, are not the same Trio that Collos is part of. That is a confusion we did not mean to cause.
Quote from: Evie on March 07, 2025, 01:35:12 PMThank you for this! I knew about the Aidan subplot (obviously, since you asked me to create the character), but I hadn't made the connection between that and Jester Macbee and his companions, so I had just thought they'd happened upon Jester's old troupe-mate Bede in the tavern and decided to stir up a bit of trouble. I wasn't sure which of the various factions they were collecting information for or searching for Sir Airich on behalf of.
Quote from: Laurna on March 08, 2025, 07:33:34 PMI absolutly love the line: " what one O'Flynn knew, all O'Flynns knew." So true for they are a very close family with a happily married couple and three daughters and three sons. You certainly can not mess with one O'Flynn without having to deal with the pack. I might suggest that Iain remind Feyd of this fact. Post-haste!
Quote from: Jerusha on March 11, 2025, 11:03:23 AMI couldn't have come up with the line without Jerusha coming up with the sentiment. :)Quote from: Laurna on March 08, 2025, 07:33:34 PMI absolutly love the line: " what one O'Flynn knew, all O'Flynns knew." So true for they are a very close family with a happily married couple and three daughters and three sons. You certainly can not mess with one O'Flynn without having to deal with the pack. I might suggest that Iain remind Feyd of this fact. Post-haste!
I have to credit Nezz with that line - absolutely brilliant.
Quote from: DerynifanK on March 11, 2025, 12:31:56 PMI understand Airich's fear and resistance. But I think the only chance they have is for Iain to convince him that it will best serve the king if he cooperates with the plan. Unless someone can come up with a way to get Wash there SAFELY and to get Kelson to agree. Does Aurich really want to put Wash at risk?While I won't argue with you, you're talking about a man who's been stabbed, pinned, merasha'd, tortured, captured by strangers, controlled psychically; and once he finally starts to feel like he might be safe, he's told he has to give people he doesn't know full access to everything inside of him—and this is the same guys who hasn't allowed anyone inside for years. You're not expecting a logical reaction from him, are you? ;)
Quote from: Nezz on March 11, 2025, 12:44:43 PMNo. I don't expect logic but I hope someone can make him realize that they don't have time and that he can make things potentially much worse. We need Iain, perhaps he can persuade him, especially if he tells him he will be right there with him the whole time.Quote from: DerynifanK on March 11, 2025, 12:31:56 PMI understand Airich's fear and resistance. But I think the only chance they have is for Iain to convince him that it will best serve the king if he cooperates with the plan. Unless someone can come up with a way to get Wash there SAFELY and to get Kelson to agree. Does Aurich really want to put Wash at risk?While I won't argue with you, you're talking about a man who's been stabbed, pinned, merasha'd, tortured, captured by strangers, controlled psychically; and once he finally starts to feel like he might be safe, he's told he has to give people he doesn't know full access to everything inside of him—and this is the same guys who hasn't allowed anyone inside for years. You're not expecting a logical reaction from him, are you? ;)
Quote from: DerynifanK on Today at 10:05:43 AMReally curious. Two men entered, one was Jimmy,who was the other one? And the presence, if not Earl Derry, then who? Derry is not Deryni so he couldn't do what's needed. And you keep saying it's not him. I even thought of Alaric who would care for Derry's children like his own. Speaking of torture, my curiosity bump is itching like mad!