~ The Emperor's Campaign
Why must I be a part of this family?
On our way to Dark Mountain we encountered R'z and Kelson.
Kelson did not kill me on site, which is a good sign. Nonetheless,
he didn't keep his troops from calling me a traitor, or a sucubus.
I would ahve expected more from him, having known me all
my life, and it hurt me greatly that he would allow such things
to be said about me before he had even spoken to me. He
does not seem well.
Kelson finally agreed to speak to me privately, and although
he doesn't understand, he's willing to trust me. I am confused
however. He carries a new sword, which he says is a gift
from Tyr. He will not again draw the holy avenger. It seems
very wrong to me, but I am not one to question the actions
of Gods and their paladins. He also says that he does not think
that he is the one who will unite the island in peace. He says
he believes that Martyrian, being decended from a long line
of Heros and Kings, is actually the one the prophesy spoke of.
I am shocked, and am not sure I believe this. I think the
pressure has gotten to Kelson, it's very hard to have all the
peoples hopes and dreams on your shoulders.
We returned to the rest of the group, and Kelson told them I
was not a traitor. Not everyone listened to him, however, but
it is a start. Maybe someday I'll be able to go home again.
As I was on watch, a bright light began eminating from
Kelson, who was in prayer. Everyone who tried to help him
was forced back by the light. After watching for what seemed
like forever, Kelson awoke, and the light disappeared.
He said that he had spoken to Tyr. He opened his hand and
there was a key. Putting in in the Holy Avenger, he turned the
key, and the sword fell into three pieces. I thought I would
pass out at that moment, but instead stared in disbelief. what
had he done!? He surely must be mad. Yet he told us that he
was not the one to wield the weapon, and that another must
be chosen, someone more worthy. Who could be more worthy
to wield Tyr's sword than his chosen Paladin!? I do not
understand any of this. Then he told R'z and I that the three of
us would have to decided on the new wielder, that we would
all have to agree on one person, and then they would have to
unite the sword again. We have an idea of where to begin
our search, but I must first complete my mission to Dark
Mountian. This did not please R'zan or Kelson, and I thought
that Kelson would strike me down with his meer gaze. Aramax
defended me though, and he and the priests of Lathander chose
to go with me on my quest.
Now Lathandar has stuck tham down, and will grant them no
powers. They should have gone with Kelson it seems, because
that was the path chosen for them. I feel terrible, I should not
have asked them to come with us. If I had known that this
would happen, I certainly never would have. I didn't realize
what their churches orders were. This is obviously not their
path, but they have agreed to walk it with me, even now.
Yet again, my family and I are split on our desicions. I do not
know how to make things right again, but I will try. I love my
brother and cousin with all my heart. I just wish they could
understand that the people of Ellannis must always be my
first priority.
...to be continued
