Gathering of the Faithful

As the witch light ascends to the ceiling in the center of the room, its soft glow reveals a hooded figure slight in form, adorned in opulent robes dyed a dark purple. A holy symbol dedicated to Sarish rests upon the chest of the figure and glints with a greenish hue in the pale light.

The figure sits upon a chair in the room next to a table; delicate hands with painted finger nails hold a black rune staff with the Holy symbol of Sarish resplendent upon its apex.

The hooded figure bows her head at the end of the prayer and says in a sultry feminine voice: “In the name of all the Gods of Man, Amen”

The Sarishan in the dark purple robes slowly lowers her hood revealing a Coryani woman in her mid twenties, long golden tresses with hints of copper blended in are styled in the latest fashion from Sweet Savonna, her full lips the color of rose and her skin lightly tanned. Her beauty would strike desire in most men and envy from most women. Too look upon her is a pleasure and her beauty could lead one into a serene sense of security yet one feature breaks this hold, the clear eyes of a psionicly active Val.

Alessia turns to Decios and smiles, the room seems a little brighter for it. “Decios it is always a pleasure to be in your company.” Her hand moves to tenderly cover his as her eyes glow softly in the dim light. “I am certain there is a decanter of water nearby, would you be a dear and bring me a glass as well before the meeting begins. “

Alessia turns her smile upon Haakon. “Decios was kindly offering to get me a glass of water no more no less. We are, well acquainted. Yet you and I are not, allow me to remedy this. I am Alessia Val’Mehan priestess of Sarish, I hail from Little Savonna, and it is my pleasure to meet such a well spoken man.

Decios chuckles after Alessia covers his hand.

“Yes, of course I meant water. I’m parched from my travels and could use something to refresh the body. I’ll gladly grab you a cup too.”

With that, he rises and fetches a pitcher of water and some cups. He even checks to make sure they are clean.

“Well met Haakon Marcus, my friend Decios is a man strong of heart and conviction. If you are of similar stature I have little doubt that debate between you would be intense. It is good that you are both able to leave such discussions in the past to focus on current events, something I look forward to.”

Alessia accepts the cup from Decios with a polite nod and sips at it.

“Do either of you know why we have been called here? Perhaps the rumor of the discovery of the Vault of Larissa’s Lament? Certainly it could not be just us three.”

Alessia glances around the room. “Perhaps we are but early, no?”

“Alas, I do not know why we were summoned to the capitol. All I know is that I received my summons on my way through Balantica. I was originally planning on doing my Pilgrimage of the Citadels, when I was told to come here.”

“I have long heard about the pilgrimages, but alas none of my family has partaken the Azure Way. My Great Uncle, Nils, is the only one of my family who has even set foot in the Blessed Lands, and stories say he even visited the Citadel of Yarris while there, but alas he was there for business and not a pilgrimage.”