Subject: Lorrimor House 4,310 views

[Alex]

"Not trying to argue with you Paladin Vex but my father was no amateur, i do not believe he would be researching them here if they were capable of such malice or not have protection. He was very well versed on this subject."

Kendra sips her drink.

[Shar X'ianxin OrbbSenger]

Coldly Shar looks back at him.
"Lorrimor kept these books here for quite a long time without them corrupting anything. It is not your place to make such demands. We were all chosen by Lorrimor for this task, he would not do so if he believed any of us were weak."

[alikzhander]

"I did not say you were weak, why MUST you look at these books. What purpose could it serve to rest your gaze on them? I have complete confidence that the books we have to take to the university reside within this chest. Touching them and flipping through them is only flirting with danger. I have complete faith in the Professor, however his years were well beyond ours and could handle these tombs obviously, we might be able to also..for a time but it has been my experience that those who handle such vile things without the proper training tend to become enthralled. That is not a slight against any of you here, I was trained to be wary of these things."

[Alex]

"Deliver to whom at the university I ask, and as his death was so sudden what is to say there are not personal possessions mixed in with the tomes? I understand your fear but as a Wizard, like my father, I can tell you that some information is dangerous out there but I assume that all here, like myself, have no desire to curl up with evil tomes nor transcribe them, what quality of evil are we dealing with? What purpose? Who else might seek them? These are they type of questions that suggest why he had these books here in his home, with his normal protections which are still standing. In any case, I have no claim or responsibility to the chest, merely curious of what is inside and unemotional perspective"

Finishes her drink and casually gets up to fetch a refill, letting her hair down as she does so. Glancing at the silent guests.

"Feel free to speak and disagree if you wish, I would not take it as a offense"

[Shar X'ianxin OrbbSenger]

Not backing down.
"What is in there holyman? Do you know? Do you know why they are evil? I have been trained to be wary too. Particularly of the evils that lay in dark places most of your kind pretends doesn't exist. I want to know what Lorrimor was researching before he died, what was so important he would go to these lengths to protect it. I want to know if something needs to be destroyed before doing so."
pausing a moment realizing his voice was getting sharp. he exhales and calmly stares at Peter again.
"And if you did not realize, I dislike people I do not know dictating my actions."

[alikzhander]

"Please, refrain from derogative terms. Yes I am a man of faith, yes I think that this chest should remain closed for all of our sakes. I would agree that the insight into those who dirty secrets and weaknesses that these books pertain to most likely will want them once they arent outside this domicile. I would like nothing else to destroy these books here and now, and some would question my faith for not doing so. However as I said I trust him and respect him and have no desire to not fufill his wishes. But if you truly want to endanger yourself and the men and women in this room." He takes his hand off the chest. "I will be at the tavern doing research. If something beyond your control arises or requires a crusader. You know where to find me." He will grab his gear that he dropped off, give a slight nod to Kendra, and then leaves the room.

[Alex]

" Crusader Vex, I am already offering my home to you. You do not need to leave or if you do, I expect you to return...hopefully we will all still be here if our curiosity puts us in danger and we are unable to fetch you from the tavern."

Slight Smile at Peter while she sips.

[lilonestevie]

Ginny gets up and fallows him out....."hey wait up"

[Alex]

Looks back to Shar and Dawlish expectantly as the door shuts behind them.

"...Well. You west-landers are definitely interesting folk."

[alikzhander]

Peter and Ginny walk back in, Peter holds the door open for her. Ginny says "Thank you" as she passes.

[alikzhander]

Peter will come back in and stands where he was, dropping his gear at his feet.

"I will stay here while you open the box and do what I can to give insight or protect if need be from whatever may happen unexpectedly or from yourselves."

[Alex]

"Thank you. I feel much better."

Looks to shar expectantly.

[Shar X'ianxin OrbbSenger]

shaking his head as Peter leaves. He says quietly to no one in particular;

"Usstan kyorl ele uk inbalus ulu dormagyn dos orthae nesst"

Looking the box over once more he looks to the remaining magi gathered and with a calm, emotionless voice speaks.

"I apologize for my rudeness. I do not typically deal with people so vocally. Do either of you still wish to see the contents before it is decided what to do?"

Shar stands firmly in front of the chest and only glances up to see Peter re-enter. His Purple eyes piercing and keen to observe his movements. When he announces his reason for returning Shar looks back to the box with a nod.

Slowly he opens the chest, taking care to examine the box and whats inside for any change.

[Alex]

The key fits the lock perfectly, and within are several old tomes and one relatively new one. The newest tome sits on the top and bears the phrase “Read me now!” scratched into the leather cover.

[Shar X'ianxin OrbbSenger]

Shar carefully reaches in and attempts to lift with new tome from the rest. He glances down to see the ones bellow it and takes quick stock of the chests contents before holding the book up to Peter with the words facing him.

"Is this book Lorrimor left for us to read brim with evil?"

The order in which the statement was said would indicate Shar was mocking the man, however his dead pan voice and features do not. He seems to be focused on completing the task and plainly wants to know the answer before he goes further.