<strong>The Unwelcome Guest</strong><br/>Location: Arach-Tinilith, Matron Mistress Triel Baenre's Chambers<br/><div class="floatright"><strong>Matron Mistress Triel Baenre</strong><br/>(http://grimstonestudios.com/files/triel_baenre.jpg)</div><br/><br/>Triel listened as Ameesril gave her explanation, and at the mention of Mistress Iraeuitna's instructions to the young acolyte she became more curious as to why the Mistress chose not the deliver the words herself. "I assume other than Mistress Iraeuitna's rather lavish prayer chamber and her interesting point of views, there wasn't anything out of place...aside from the disruption of your class was there?"<br/><br/>Without waiting for an answer, Triel continued. "The Spider Queen has had Mistress Haelra here for the past few years as her agent to test the faith of acolytes, and sometimes even the other Mistresses; but such tests have never been done in the guise of a celestial.  Lolth, has her own ways...she would never allow such a thing." Triel pauses a brief moment, then calls her guards into room.<br/><br/>The two females enter the room giving a quick bow, "Yes, Matron Mistress?"<br/><br/>"Get word to the Master Sergeant and to my brother at Sorcere.  Lock down the Academy.  Have my brother, come meet with me.  The Master Sergeant is to secure the Academy grounds, no one is to leave or enter without authorization." Triel tells the guards.<br/><br/>"Yes Matron Mistress." the two guards say, and then quickly turn and leave to get the messages delivered.<br/><br/>Once they leave, Triel turns her attention back to Ameesril. "Are you certain, Mistress Iraeuitna said celestial?  And did you hear any reports, whispers, or any sort of word about it other than from this acolyte or from Mistress Iraeuitna?"<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><hr/><strong>Keeper of the "The Secret"</strong><br/>Location: Melee-Magthere<br/><div class="floatright"><strong>Master Sergeant Relonor</strong><br/>(http://grimstonestudios.com/files/relonor_horlbar.jpg)</div><br/><br/><br/><br/>The Master Sergeant smiled, "Well then I see you are off to a good start then." he paused, "Except for one, thing... Alonia Baenre." the Master Sergeant putting emphasis on First House's name.  Looking around for eavesdroppers, he then turned back to Alonia. "Don't worry your secrets are safe with me.  I have been entrusted with Matron Baenre's plans."<br/><br/>He hands you a scroll, which contains a short letter from Matron Baenre to the Master Sergeant.  The letter itself is not only signed by Matron Baenre, but it bears the symbol of the First House by her signature.  Not awaiting a reply, the Master Sergeant continues. "And a member of House Baenre, my lady, does not hide her house insignia."<br/><br/><br/><br/><hr/><strong>You Again, What do you want, this time?!</strong><br/>Location: Sorcere, Conjuration studies<br/><div class="floatright"><strong>Master Jevan Shobalar</strong><br/>(http://grimstonestudios.com/files/jevan_shobalar.jpg)</div><br/><br/><br/>The barbuzu only shrugs, leaning again on its glaive and turns back to Master Jevan who is still sitting upon his desk.  Master Jevan merely nods at Xullim's remarks. "Satisfied are we?  Trust me, if I wanted the devil to kill anyone here, I would have had it do so when I first summoned it.  Or rather if I wanted to kill anyone here, I would just do so myself...." Master Jevan pauses for a moment, "Although it is mildly entertaining seeing a devil or demon tear a poor individual to pieces.  Especially one of those damn faeries...."<br/><br/>Master Jeavn then turns back to the class and continues his lecture. "But anyways... the reason why I have brought my friend here, is to remind you of a few important things.  First, always remember.... you as the summoner are the one in control.  So when for example, Xullim, was questioning the barbuzu and the devil seemed rather complacent, all I had to do was command the devil to attack and Xullim would have been forced to defend himself.  This is especially true in this example, because I do happen to know this particular barbuzu and its true name."<br/><br/>"A devil or demon's true name is one of the best tools a conjurer can have, as is establishing a 'workable' relationship with one or more of such creatures.  Because while they aren't the complacent sort, offering them things that they 'enjoy', even if it's just simply a chance to wreck havoc amongst mortals; can be a path to establishing a 'workable' relationship and a way for you to obtain valuable information, it also gives you a valuable ally.  Because for the most part, most other mortals aren't prepared for dealing with such creatures, and as such they can take out several ordinary soldiers by themselves."<br/><br/>"Second, never summon anything you as a summoner are not prepared to deal with yourself.  Whether that means being prepared to barter with devils or demons, or fight them... or even fight other summoned creatures.  Never ever summon something you cannot deal with yourself, if you were to somehow loose control of your summoned creatures.  Which again, is why for 'intelligent' devils or demons, establishing a relationship with a couple and learning their true name can be one of the most valuable assets a conjurer ever has."<br/><br/>"And finally, whether you know the creature or not... if you make a deal, stick to it.  These things outlive us, and will not ever forget nor forgive any 'backstabbing', and will always seek to find a way to 'return the favor'.  So it is in your best interest to honor your deals, and make only those that you can keep."