Completed [Temple of All Gods] Seeking Answers

Elann goes to the Temple of All Gods again to seek Morian's advice.

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[Temple of All Gods] Seeking Answers

Postby Elann on December 17th, 2015, 9:11 pm

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Timestamp 36th day of Winter, 515AV

A short time had passed since the arrival of the letter from her father. Its indication showed she was to be effectively disowned from the family for safety of not only the tribe, but herself. The aftereffects of her "prophesy" had been more severe than even her father had predicted. The cult of Rhysol now had been exposed at the heart of Yahebah and like a kicked nest of bees, they were not happy.

Elann was still saddened in heart, unsure of what to think, what to do. She had talked to Noah about it a little, and she trusted his wisdom, yet still, she wanted a second opinion from her only other friend. While not anywhere near the caliber of relationship that her and Noah had, Morian was a kind man, and one who enjoyed both her company, and her tea. Wearing her clothing trimmed with furs, Elann did the best she could to stay warm as she made her way to the Temple of All Gods.

It had been at least a week since she had been in, being one to quite frequently stop in after work or before it to pray. The creak of the oak door sounded as she made her way inside and closed it behind her. Despite the cold of outside, and the expanse of the building, it actually felt warm inside. Elann took in a deep breath, reminding herself of the scents inside that had become familiar to her and she then moved from the doorway to a bench.

Seating herself toward the front was a common occurrence for her, but this day she sat further back, alone with the small pouch in her hand. There she settled in, reaching out in heart and mind to follow the instruction Noah had so wisely given her. Yahal was an approachable God, one who she was certain still watched over her in faithfulness. Calmly her fingers played over the fur trim as she sat there, thinking on what she should pray for. Her eyes slid shut and she took in a deep breath. There she meditated for a while, focused on the good of her god's character. He had done so much for her, preserved her. Slowly through her meditation, she knew what to pray for.

"Thank you Yahal, for preserving your daughter. Your grace and love has never abandoned me. I am struggling now though. This is so hard." Tears began to roll down her cheeks as she bore her heart out to him in Shiber. "I don't know what to do, what to think, and I need some discernment. I could really use a guide. Please great god of my people, hear my plea. I am all alone here, my people gone, my friends, my family, all whom I loved." She lowered her head more, "Thank you for Noah, he has been a blessing to me over these past few months and has become my family where I have none, my friend when no-one was found, and he continues to grow closer to my side more and more each day. He has been a wonderful gift to me. I just need to hear some answers from someone who knows you though."

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[Temple of All Gods] Seeking Answers

Postby Elann on December 17th, 2015, 9:18 pm

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There were not many voices coming from the Temple that day, so the crying voice in Shiber awoke Morian from his isolation within his study. He was a solitary man and yet was more so due to the small number of people who came in rather than his attitude and willingness to share. Peering out into the benches, he could see the familiar face of Elann, however something was different with her. Her normally silent prayers and meditation up front had been drastically changed, cuing curiosity within him.

Elann had finished her prayer and fell back into meditation as Morian began to stroll about the room. The light of the stained glass windows filtered into the room and he followed their pattern with appreciation, making a little bit more of a shuffling noise as he walked than normal. He intended to gain her attention from her meditation so that he could speak with her, and sure enough, as he approached her, her eyes opened.

Elann smiled brightly up to him, almost seeming embarrassed that he had seen her in such a state. She sniffed and wiped away her tears with a sleeve. "Good afternoon Morian." Her tone sweet and courteous. In likewise greeting he welcomed her, and Elann took the pouch at her side and held it up to him.

"Some tea leaves for you." It was a small gift, but one only he could appreciate.

"Thank you, Elann," he gave a warm smile to her and received the gift. A pause took over the moment and after considering, Morian said, "Why don't we come have some tea and you tell me what is troubling you?"

With a little nod and a sigh that spoke of relief, Elann agreed and followed him that way. A smile passed over Morian's scruffy face and after a few chimes had passed to prepare the tea properly in Yahebah fashion, Elann was seated with her cup, and he stood with his.

"Why don't you tell me what is troubling you now?" Morian voiced with delight, enjoying the openness of Elann's willingness to share and let him attempt to help her.

Slowly after a sip of her tea, Elann mustered up the feelings inside to reach out to Morian. "If you can remember what I told you last time about my history and why I came to Syliras, you can then appreciate the fact I found the man I was looking for in town. I sent a letter through him to my father in fall, and recently I got a letter back." She went through explaining what the letter said in detail, displaying how she was effectively disowned and then she said, "..and now I just don't know what to do."


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[Temple of All Gods] Seeking Answers

Postby Elann on December 17th, 2015, 9:23 pm

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Morian let his tea cool a bit, pondering Elann's situation in deep thought. It seemed she had more questions within her, threatening to burst forth, so in his discernment and careful study, he elected to remain silent, merely giving her a nod.

His silence made Elann ask further, "I don't know what it means to remain in Yahal and to live my life anymore, my life feels like it has been torn away from me. I was Benshira, but now I am no longer. Ever since a little girl I have dreamt of the day my father and mother would give me away in marriage and I have sought wisdom to manage a household as they have. Yet now who am I to marry? A person who is not Benshira?" This was clearly what was bothering her internally as tears began to fall again. She had dreamed of the festivities of the wedding she would have as a patriarch's daughter, and likely it would have happened this year. The anticipation within her for the event had been crushed and now she didn't know how to feel. "Is it wrong in my situation to become wife to a foreigner?"

Morian could see her problem. His knowledge of the Benshira in study had revealed that the marrying of a Rakva is strongly discouraged. Marrying outside of the race was a severe matter and tied back to their relationship with the Eypharians and how they were seduced. This was not Elann's case though. She was here trying to remain faithful to Yahal, to her people, and to their culture. "I'm so sorry, Elann." He gave her a look of sympathy. "Remember what I told you. Yahal doesn't condemn love. He understands us mortals must sometimes find our own paths of understanding. All you should be worrying about is progressing toward purity. All these other scenarios are for you to discover and decide. Stay in the path of divine truth and you will not go astray. Right?"

Elann sat there a moment, drinking in his words, hearing them repeat in her mind as only he could put them. Slowly she nodded. Morian sipped his tea, matched with Elann doing so and shortly after, the smile ever so slowly returned to Elann's face.

"I imagine I should just pray more and seek his wisdom in what I should do..." she looked down to her tea, "...give my worries over to him, and trust if I am doing wrong he will tell me."

Morian could agree with that and with a small smile spreading over his scruffy features, he nodded. "It sounds like you are on the right track."

Morian and Elann would talk for a while about various other topics, including what more he knew on the topic of weddings and Benshira ceremonies, but deep in her heart, Elann knew now what she felt inside and knew that her future was up to her now.

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[Temple of All Gods] Seeking Answers

Postby Elann on December 18th, 2015, 10:21 pm

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Eventually the tea would run out, not having brought much, but to both of them it was refreshing to have the taste of Yahebah tea on their tongues. The tea warmed her inside and finally after many hours in the cold, she felt at ease. On Morian's desk were a series of books and papers, all of which were opened and looked to be his current source of study. Elann did not want to assume he wasn't because of the quiet of the church, so after the tea finished, she intended to leave him. Once again, upon looking in the bottom of her empty tea cup at the assortment of leaves, there was a pattern. She couldn't explain it this time. Sometimes she had felt impressions of people she interacted with, deep subjects they didn't want revealed or brought to the light, sometimes it was something so simple as she knew they would be hurt that day.

Slowly she spoke up to Morian, "You know...I was wondering if you would let me take this teacup into the sanctuary with me while I pray." She knew that sounded strange so she quickly said, "I know that is an odd request, but I don't know what is it, as I look into it I have the vague feeling there is a memory tied to it that I just can't grasp. Maybe if I look at it for a little bit longer I will remember."

The strange look that had passed over Morian's face at the initial request became almost kind in nature, knowing that feeling well. With a nod, he gestured her toward the sanctuary. "Absolutely. Feel free to bring it back when you are ready."

Elann gave him a kind smile and stood, moving closer to the pews and took at seat at the front, feeling much more comfortable than before. There she ran her fingers carefully over the cup in her hands, looking to the tea leaves inside. There she began to silently meditate for a while, as if trying to remember what all of this was going on within her. She knew nothing of fortune telling despite the common practice of it in Eyktol. Searching her mind she found nothing and instead turned to prayer.

"Dearest Yahal...I have experienced this more than a few times now. What is it?" She pleaded. "Have I gone mad? How can I look at this and know ... something." She felt frustrated because it was just beyond her to grasp what was intended in the tea leaves. "Great Yahal, I am sure this gift has been given to me for a reason, a purpose is in this simple cup that I can't tell what it is. When this happens, please...give me discernment. Show me what it is and why it is happening so that I may better have truth in my life."

She quieted and thought more on the matter, trying to figure it out, staring more, yet nothing came. She could not shake the feeling. Still, she had held onto his cup long enough. Slowly she shuffled back to him and as Morian looked up from his studies with inquisitive look upon his face, she shook her head no.

"I was not able to figure it out." She carefully set it down in an organized fashion apart from his books, not wishing to spill anything on them, and then gave him a shrug.

"That is a shame. I know that feeling. I hope it doesn't trouble you too much."

Morian was always so considerate. Really he was a good example for Elann and she took in a short little breath, "No, not too bad." She beamed him a little grin. "Well...I should be heading home. It was so good to see you again. I'll be in later in the week naturally. Maybe I will see you then."

Morian nodded kindly and let Elann head out freely. As Elann moved back out into the cold, she did her best to endure it, finding not only the cold near unbearable, but walking in it for a prolonged period, caused her to tire quickly.

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[Temple of All Gods] Seeking Answers

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