The Blackstone Cult

[Garett Gwenour]

I spoke with various people of this town, as well as other leaders of other lands and many points were made, both for and against this idea. Hardly an idea really, it is genocide and I will further name it as such; to give it any other name will be like seasoning a decayed raw fish, it may smell better, but when you bite into it, it is foul and decidely sickening.

As I spoke with these people, constant questions were raised like,
*What crimes have the cultists done directly?
*Why are we really aiming to kill them off?
*Why is Samantha Meryadeles suddenly interested in leading the charge in this genocide?
*How will a war on religion effect the people and city of Trolls Bane?

The answers were clear from the start. The Cultists have done no crimes, save worship a goddess many would find foul. We would be however, hypocritical to spout beliefs in varying shades of grey, but act heavy handed on these people who follow a different religion then the mainstream. The Orcs are perhaps apart of the Cult, but they were a problem long before this Cult and so we cannot claim what they do is really what the Cult believes in.

The why, why commit this genocide? If only to say we waged another war and perhaps gain some credit among the nobles of Salkameria, those whom look at us on this distant outpost island as barbarians. I say let them continue to believe that, they can have burnings and hangings in their towns, not in ours. So long as the blackstone cult is not doing anything dangerous, I see nothing wrong with letting them be.

Why is Samantha suddenly interested in leading this charge? Some may remember her only a few weeks ago preaching about forgiveness and understanding, yet now she is suddenly out for blood, to see all of this people destroyed in her "holy" flames. The why is she wants relevancy, she wants position and she wants to be able to go to Salkameria and say how she waged a holy war on the foul followers of Bjolmur.

And lastly, what would the outcome be, waging a war on religion? It is a war we should never wage. These people believe in what they believe and they have not tried to change our minds about what we believe in, so why should we force our beliefs on them? Again I stress, they have literally done nothing and already Samantha and a few others seeking power and glory are out to see every single one of them killed, on information given by shady informants that are more then likely mistaken.


The Government of Trolls Bane will deal with the Blackstone Cult as it deals with every other organization. If it begins to cause trouble, it will be disbanded. If it continues to follow its course of simply worshipping in a temple, they will be accepted. I see no logic in killing people who have done nothing wrong.


Stephen Rothman
Governor of Trolls Bane

[Jon Childs]

The answers were clear from the start. The Cultists have done no crimes, save worship a goddess many would find foul. We would be however, hypocritical to spout beliefs in varying shades of grey, but act heavy handed on these people who follow a different religion then the mainstream. The Orcs are perhaps apart of the Cult, but they were a problem long before this Cult and so we cannot claim what they do is really what the Cult believes in.

Really joo contridict with whub joo say. And joo is really sayin' we doo no crime. And you say we do... Tink whub joo right. And meh cen claim tings joo nub know. Beh careful widout Samantha on jour side.

Gra.

[Poots]

If we were to kick them uoit of town, they wouldn't stop their teachings, all they would do is say they didn't worship this god. makeing a law against it improves nothing.


~Allen~

[Samantha Meryadeles]

To inform the citizens.


Bjolmur is one of three powerful, evil servants Moshran created. This three servants are his plague he brought into our world to bring suffering over us. They are the enemy of all good and living.

This is a description of her and her evilness, written down from an old tome of the library. See Bjolmurs true face:

Bjolmur - The Whisperer in the Dark



Cunning, highly intelligent, and beautiful, this charming person is the mistress of corruption. She perverts the peoples feelings, uses their hate and pain, as does her master Moshran, but she is also a master of diplomacy, politics, and dark magic. She teaches many necromancers and demonologists, and uses a thousand disguises to lure people from the right path into eternal darkness. She is also the master of demons, and many demonic creatures who travel the world in disguise.

And the whorshipping of such a creature is it that Mister Rothman will allow and tolerate! I fear he is already a victim of her, and got lured onto the dark path! He is maybe already Bjolmurs puppet, since he speaks that much for her whorshippers.

~Lady Samantha Meryadeles~

[Ghorn]

Ya spoke with other leaders of lands? Ya never spoke with me about it, lad. Jeremy, did he speak with ya? Or tha elven elders, did he speak with ya about it? With me not!


Down with tha damn Bjolmur bastards! Irmoroms hammer of righteousness shall smite them onto his anvil! Tha holy flames of Irmorom shall delete them from our world!


King Ghorn of Silverbrand

[Misjbar]

He has not spoken with me, or the other elders wise Ghorn, however I echo his sentiments to a certain extent.
These cults come and go over time, and since they have not done any inherent crime as I can see for now, I will not put myself or my race "at war" with something that has not wronged me until now. It will pass, eventually.

May the Five grant you all insight on this matter,

Lady Mehialho
-Magistress
-Elder of the elves
-Librarian of Vanima

[Markous]

Pah!

Kill the cultists and burn them in a holy, cleaning fire of Zhambra!

Show no mercy against this monster brute!

Brother Markous

[~Darius~]

Markous, though they may be lost, this gives no reason for such actions, they can still be redeemed in the eyes of the greater gods.

And as to how i disagree with the use of magery.. Markous you speak out of line brother. The lady Samantha is a lady and shall always be a lady, any whom raise a blade to her shall have to pass myself.

~Darius~

[Moathia]

The Blackstone cult is evil, and evil must be stopped. The previous cult attempted to destroy Trollsbane, they commited murders and summoned demons, just because you have not seen the new cult do such a thing does not mean they are not doing it.


Priestess Moathia

[Vhau'ryn]

Nasty Rivven, we are no "Blackstone Cult", and I have no idea who invented the term.

~V~

[~Darius~]

The race of man, dwarf, orc, elf and halfling are all capable of good, it is these whom can be redeemed.
The drow forsake thier souls years past and it is this race which spawns the evil and corrupts the souls of those within this cult.

If Samantha remembers correctly i confronted one of these creatures and was belittled for my actions, perhaps the truth of my actions comes to light, and the need to combat these creatures apparant.

~Darius~

[Damien]

For the first, it is a very, very rare thing that dark elves follow any god, or in this case immortal, which they have sworn off long ago.
It is anyhow, somewhat possible that some of them got under the influence of Bjolmurs followers - this is a serious hint that this "cult" is not a "fashionalble" childrens group, but to be taken very serious.

Bjolmur followers are usually known to influence people, convincing them that their doings, rituals and in the end sacrifices would be not evil. They are known to hide their doings until they can release doom onto the lands.
Stephen Rothmans words have shown that they seem to have already convinced him of their harmlessnes, which is a very dangerous thing to happen. It is commonly known that followers of Bjolmur, who is seeking to increase her power to a god-like level since centuries, are acting in secret and are trying to pull other people on their side, infecting their minds and hearts too. Then, they usually tend to show up with undead beings, which has already happened. You all have seen the rest before, in example what happened around Ariges. The most of you should remember him still.
These undead showing up a short while ago were, as far as i heard, beings with a soul, not lifeless bones animated with simple magic, so that cult is definitely dangerous. There have also been magically caused plagues in the past.
To believe they were harmless, is either an act of total stupidity or an act of sympathy.
To see some of these cultists admitting what they are, shows that they already think that they hold enough power to be able to do so without being hunted down as usual.
The situation, therefor, could be already somewhat critical quite soon.

~Damien

[Mairead]

To those dwellers of Gobaith who joined the cult,

If it is possible I would like to meet with you. I do not seek out that you are slain, yet I would simply like to understand your reasons for following Bjolmur. And maybe there is one or the other thing you can gain from my words in return.
I would appreciate if we could meet somewhere and sit together to talk.

Mairead,
Novice of Oldra

[Cliu Beothach]

For once, I agree with Samantha. This group, whatever the name, should be taken care of immediately. Any other action would be an oversight and a great disservice to the town and island as a whole.

~Brer Beothach~

[Samantha Meryadeles]

It became even worse. Mister Rothman accepted presents from the Temple. He accepted bribery with which the temple tries to clean their dirty name and buy themself time for their evil doings.

He accepted presents from a temple praying to an evil entity which is called the mistress of corruption.

When will the peoples finally see the truth.

~Lady Samantha Meryadeles~

[Garett Gwenour]

I fear he is already a victim of her, and got lured onto the dark path! He is maybe already Bjolmurs puppet, since he speaks that much for her whorshippers.

~Lady Samantha Meryadeles~

Very admirable of you Lady Meryadeles to try to scare people into following you. Again, the Blackstone Cult, which is really entitled the Temple of Bjolmur has done nothing wrong.

The orcs have always been causing trouble, take a look in the past few months, they have been trouble since well before the cult. You cannot say the two are connected. It does concern me, naturally, that the orcs are within the Temple, however I hope to speak with the leaders of the Temple and see what they intend on doing with the trouble makers.

Lady Meryadeles, you can scream yourself hoarse, public opinion of citizens in Trolls Bane show clearly they are not interested in "cleansing" the island of these people whom have commited no crimes. And the policy of Trolls Bane will not change so long as the public continues to show that they do not want a war with a group of people who have done nothing wrong yet. When that group does do something wrong to the city, you can see the people are ready to deal with it.

I thank you and pray for you,
Stephen Rothman
Governor of Trolls Bane

[Samantha Meryadeles]

Mister Rothman, I don't see why you see 4 or 5 voices, of whom some belong to friends of cultists, as so clearly. Your mind is simply clouded, and you can't make a single intelligent desicion.

~Lady Samantha Meryadeles~

[Garett Gwenour]

And you Lady Meryadeles would sooner condemn a man then accept he did not know better. The fact that you were and are still trying to imply that Peter knew anything about what he was doing shows how little you are inerested in seperating the innocent people from the guilty. I myself did not know how many blackstones were needed to get into the "cult" and so for you to condemn Peter, a miner and a gem cutter, because he was going to sell what he earned and crafted to a buyer is plain wrong and cruel; I am happy I am in a position to prevent you from doing so.
And furthermore, because of the above mentioned, when you spout your religious beliefs and my own supposed lack thereof, it means nothing and like a nasty fart is gone from me when a slight breeze comes by.

Stephen Rothman
Governor of Trolls Bane

[Lapiz]

A small note is placed underneath the discussion.

The endless tides of Tanora shall cleanse this island of those who don't belong and we will reclaim what is ours if our blood is shed.

[Talaena Landessi]

Lady Samantha, there have been many things that have happened on this isle since the time i was present. Every time the might of will and the strength of spell, sword, and faith have all kept us alive. Evil, in the -Careless- distructive sence has no permenent hold here. We beat it back every time, at all costs. So let these people proove themselves what they wish whether good or bad. No sence in going off and ruining the fun before it can get nice an juicy, right? Let thier power marinate with time so victory against them will taste so much better.

Saressa
~Servent of Cherga~

[Samantha Meryadeles]

Dear servant of Cherga, the temple used their evil powers to revive the once fallen orc warrior Retlak as a skeleton. If you are a true follower of Cherga, you will know what that means and what to think about that.

~Lady Samantha Meryadeles~

[Talaena Landessi]

I never pretended to know the whole situation. Ive been gone a long time. I just used what i knew by reading what i have to make a short comment, but your another id like to meet.

Saressa

[Retlak]

I have done nothing bad, The only bad thing i see is Samantha endlessly writing how bad WE are. If you fail to seperate fact and fiction then please do not bother writing about us Samantha.

Retlak

[Fooser]

Stephen, you're a moron.

F