Jammers:Turn 8, Chapter 6 Summary pt 2

The Ongoing adventures of my Spelljammer PBEM game.

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----------- = Meanwhile, elsewhere...
*********** = Later...

Continued from part 1

IC:
Meanwhile...

Holland asks Raken and Allagan to accompany him again as he goes to his
noon appointment with Barrachus.

Allagan goes with him.

Raken is enjoying the day, walking with a bit more spring in his step,
sometimes muttering something about new spheres to discover and secrets to
uncover.

Leera joins them as they leave the ship. Staying on the main streets the
group make their way to the temple.

Holland says to Barrachus, "Good day. I have brought the hand. Thank you
for agreeing to help me."

Leera catches the priest's eye and notes "I saw the arm's previous owner
use it in battle. It created some powerful magical effects.... be careful
when attaching it." She pauses. "The arm's owner was an evil being... a
hired killer. Can you be sure it won't have an effect on Holland, here?"

Holland frowns and says, "I did not think of that."

Barrachus brings the group to the Athenans quarters in the Pantheon. He
introduces a buxom priestess with carefully coifed brown hair. "Antigone,
this is the mage I spoke to you of."

Antigone listens to Holland's tale, and Leera's concerns about the hand.
"You are wise to be concerned. We shall have to examine this, it could take
several days. And the operation will take some time as well, we shall have
to consult with the Apollons, as they will have to do the surgery itself.
May we hold onto this for a while?"

Holland nods, "That would be fine.  Please send word to the NIGHTWIND when
you are ready for me."

"Work of this sort is... demanding. It takes us away from our normal
duties..." She trails off meaningfully.

Holland replies, "I understand. I believe a... tithe... to the Temple is in
order. What do you suppose a proper amount is?"

"It will be a difficult operation, requiring the services of priests of
both Apollo and Athena. The typical tithe in such a situation would be
three thousand gold, but I'm sure you have not brought that much with you.
And if we discover the hand is malevolent the operation will not be needed
and the tithe far lower, perhaps a hundred."

Holland blinks his eyes a few times and replies, "3,000 is indeed a lot
more than I can muster. Unless we can come to some sort of other
arrangement, I will have to apologize for wasting your time."

"Well, leave the hand with us, unless you cannot afford the smaller tithe.
If we discover it would work, perhaps an arrangement can be reached." He
shrugs. "Tithes could be made in many, smaller amounts over time."

Holland nods ands says, "I can afford the smaller tithe, so please examine
the hand.  We will leave further arrangements for if we know it will work."

Leaving the temple Holland says to his companions, "I thought that there
would be a wait."  Looking down the street at the Mage's Guild Holland
says, "Let's stop by the Guild again, I would like to check the board."

Allagan says, "I am returning to the Temple. See you later."

Holland replies, "Be careful when returning to the ship and thanks for the
help with the Pantheon."

Allagan says, "My pleasure. I hope things work out."

At the Guild, Holland checks the board for any entries or any replies to
his previous entry but sees nothing of interest.

Holland says, "Well, I am going to return to the ship. What do you all have
planned today?"

"I intend to rest today," Raken responds. "I'll be aboard the NIGHTWIND all
day."

Holland nods his head and says, "I still have some studying to do in my
spellbook."

Holland, Raken, and Leera start back to the NIGHTWIND.

Date/Time: 1:00 pm 16th day of the 7th Month, 5049 OC

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Allagan returns to the Temple and says to Barrachus, "I apologize for my
behavior yesterday. I am very ashamed. I was trying to impress my Captain.
I don't know what I was thinking."

"It is easy to get caught up in the affairs of the world, and indeed we
must participate fully, to bring Zeus' will to light. But it is important
to remember one's humility, especially when one's birth is so... special."
Barrachus says. "You know I have raised you since you were a babe, and
think nothing but the best of you. But you do have enemies here who would
like you cast out as a heretic. We must not give them any ammunition!"

Allagan says, "I understand, I will be more careful.  I will not bring
shame to the Father."

Barrachus smiles, "You returned with no prodding from me. To recognize
one's own errors is a sign of great wisdom! Think no more of it, save as a
guide to the future. Now, tell me of the past. How was your first voyage
among the stars?"

Allagan tells Barrachus everything that has occurred to the COSS since he
was last there to purchase healing potions.

Barrachus seems pleased. "Excellent, excellent. I think perhaps you have
chosen well in you companions, Allagan. I shall read the entrails this eve
for you, and see what Zeus might reveal of your future."

Allagan says, "That is very gracious of you Barrachus. Um," Allagan adds
hesitantly, "Could I watch?"

"Of course. Do you have durties on your ship, or can you spend the day?"
Barrachus asks.

Allagan says, "I have the day off. I was going to spend the day in prayer
and helping the younger brothers, so yes I can spend the day."

Allagan prays at the Zeus altar and helps with daily ministrations.

Date/Time: 1:00 pm 16th day of the 7th Month, 5049 OC

Paul Westermeyer,  westermeyer.3@???.edu
Phd Candidate, History, Ohio State University
Instructor, Humanities, Columbus State Community College