242 on 27/12/2005 at 00:22

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I replay Calendra's Cistern now, and I still can't quite understand what's the deal with Brother Adrius. I thought that this thread would be more appropriate here than in FM forum, because my questions are rather more general and about necromantic practicies (probably) than concern this particular FM only.
Can someone describe from the text below what's the ritual is about, what is the "binding spell", "far casting"? Also, do the "mortal realm", "our realm", "this plane" mean all the same - world of mortal beings?


[INDENT]Page_0: "Society count: Hog's Watch

Sydnee Fletcher is no longer with us. The last of his body and its ties to the mortal realm faded quite suddenly this evening in the midst of the far casting. It was most annoying. The bindings were destroyed and the evening wasted."

Page_1: "The manner of his demise is curious. He appeared to be in good condition earlier in the day, at least as much as someone in his position can be. He even appeared to be happy for a change although he did appear a trifle surprised at the end. He should have lasted much longer."

Page_2: "Society count: 1 O'clock, Crow's Flight

I think I've found the cause of Fletcher's unexpected passing. It seems he may have been trying to bring his body back into this plane. Evidence of several summoning spells were discovered in the place where he was kept. The fool should have known he wouldn't have sufficient energy for such a spell. No wonder he appeared surprised."

Page_3: "No matter, I do believe I've found a replacement. That snippety Brother Adrius, the Hammerite priest, will do quite nicely I think."

Page_4: "Society count: Two Moons

Brother Adrius participated, albeit somewhat unwillingly, in this evening's festivities. Everything went smoothly. This time, I will make certain that his body is well protected and not within his reach."

Page_5: "Society count: Gathering of Mists

We have divided and secured Brother Adrius' body. For some unknown reason, during the separation ritual, part of his body destabilized and left our realm. A binding was quickly cast on the remaining pieces to prevent any more untimely departures. What remains is more than enough to tie him to this plane for quite a long while."

Page_6: "As a precaution, I have secreted his remaining parts about the city, cloaking them from discovery. Even if he does somehow find them he will never be able to access them without the Summoner's stone and that is safely locked away in the observatory."

Page_7: "Society count: Red Moon

Tonight we again search for signs of the fabled cylix of Jortul."[/INDENT]

242 on 27/12/2005 at 00:54

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That's obvious, but not enough to satisfy my interest :cool: