I can assure you that Solina was murdered. I believe Arrai was also, for only upon his death was the word deicide first uttered.

I find it amusing Nephirthos that deicide was not enough to unite your brothers against you. Perhaps it is the spectacularness of the crime that has captured attention?

The murder of a god is a terrible thing, but it does lack the visual impact of your latest atrocity.

Ah, my beloved Solina, I beg your forgiveness that I was not equal to your need. Only know that from the moment when first we met my love for you has never wavered, and though you lost to me forever your memory will sustain me when all else fails. I am ever your love, and though grief my consume me,...

No Nephirthos, that is not true. There was a long period when no one was attacking you. I believe it was during this time that you built many of your cities and started the rebellion in the northern kingdom. So it is not true that your brethren will try and destroy you whatever action you take. Howe...

One wonders Nephirthos why you must continuously make yourself a target for the ill attentions of your brethren. It sometimes seems as if you are dancing around shouting out, "Over here! Attack me!"

You called, my dearest sister? How may I be of service?

I'm still in - this was just a week from hell, hence my actions being described very, very briefly.

Considering your luck, I wouldn't hold out much hope for that wager. You expect me to stand and watch while a city is destroyed on the offchance that Nephirthos has transported the queen to his most isolated and (presumably) poorly defended city? Are you that much of a fool? If whoever paid the mer...

The death of one of our own is an ill omen, particularly since I visited his home on the spiritual plane and was advised by his steward that he would be returning soon. Arrai was obviously planning to return from whatever journey he was on before he was waylaid. This news concerns me greatly - which...

Make those needs known to those of us whom you believe are best able to offer such aid Thyddian, and we will do all we are able. I urge all of my brothers and sisters who can spare the power to aid us not only in closing the newest rift, but also in healing the fabric of reality that no more rifts t...

Then why not just say so? The parable seemed to do little more than confuse.

You worry over the fabric of reality. Very well, all is well. This demon attack merely illustrates that reality is tenous and indeed illusory. I worry less for the fabric of reality itself and more for my worshippers who have to live in that reality. Reality may be tenuous and illusory, but it is t...

It seems to me that the man possesses artistic talent, not wisdom. The only thing he proved was his ability to paint a deceptive picture. And the king? Walking into a lifelike picture of a corridor whilst preoccupied with something else? Clumsy perhaps, but not unwise. The artist would be better of...

Queeaqueg wrote:We can't close a rift while the demons are around it.

The Alien Rift was closed from afar whilst surrounded by the very creatures that created it - I see no reason why this new rift should be any different.

However, if my aid is not needed then there are other matters that require my attention.

I will be putting forth my power to mend this new rift - the sooner it is closed the fewer demons we have to deal with.

And if one of your followers tries to impliment a law, seeking to compel others to obey - will you punish him for behaving in a manner that is contradictory to your way, or will you leave him to do as he please so as not to impliment a law yourself?

Taking over an entire forest for your own needs and killing any who enter? Denying the natural beauty of the forest to all but your followers? Where's the honour in that? I understand the desire to protect your followers, but why hurt everyone else to do so? My heartfelt congratulations, brother Am...

I am hoping that in attempting to close the rift I will discover who among us is using their power to keep it open - unfortunately I cannot do both.

Nephirthos would be an obvious choice, but I suspect that the Mad Queen may also have something to do with this.

Therefore I put forth all my power to seal this rift. Those of our number who can spare the power I invite to join me in this endeavour.

Dear brother, my sources suggest that these "followers" of mine aren't even human. If you have know objection, my divine presence will flow through Ai-Bhakti and drive out the foul creatures. Those of my followers who have training in the arts of war will do what they can to stem the tide ...