I have forwarded the proposal to Kira of the Precept Arcanum, we will wine and dine over the negotiations.

Tass

• No kill shelter The Precept Arcanum promises to not kill anyone considered a 'stray' unless the Precept Arcanum has the clearance to do so by the Councils or Crown. Killing a person is a last resort, when all other options have been exhausted.
  • This will aid the Precept greatly with rebuilding their reputation
  • This will ensure current and/or future members of the Precept will not live in fear
  • This will protect the sorcerer bloodlines from extinction
• Passage for the unfortunate Tieflings may venture into the lands of Eveningstar at their own risk, as their presence may offend the Celestial Guardians of Eveningstar. Under the condition that the Precept Arcanum supplies House of the Morning with blood vials of all their members with celestial heritage.
  • This will allow tieflings to worship Lathander freely in Eveningstar
  • This will allow tieflings to pledge themselves to the faith of Lathander in Eveningstar
  • This will allow tieflings to enter the land at their own risk, knowing the risks involved
  • This will allow celestial bloodlines to be preserved and guarded by the Celestial Guardian of Eveningstar
• Lifting the banishment. In the interest of peace Eveningstar will lift the current banishment of the Precept Arcanum. In return, the Precept Arcanum will aid Eveningstar with clearing the shadow plague over the Western part of the Kingdom which was triggered by one of its member.
  • This will improve the relationship between the orders of Eveningstar, and the Precept Arcanum
  • This will show both Eveningstar and the Precept Arcanum willing to start a new
  • This will enable the Precept Arcanum to right their wrong against the land of Eveningstar

The conditions are based upon these facts

• The Crown made a final decision upon the death of Dawnbrother Tristan in the judicial system of the kingdom's Capital, which is outside the lands of Tilverton, Eveningstar, and Immersea
• The Precept Arcanum's member is at the time of writing, still wanted for the death of Dawnbrother Tristan and causing the shadow plague over Eveningstar, disrespecting the laws of Eveningstar
• The Precept Arcanum's members failed to adhere to the banishment made by the Bishop of Eveningstar, disrespecting the laws of Eveningstar
• The Precept Arcanum's member expressed blasphemy against Lathander over sendings, disrespecting the laws of Eveningstar
• In the interest of a new dawn, rebirth, and the blessed dogma of Lathander. Eveningstar agrees to not prosecute the Precept Arcanum members in the land of Eveningstar, under the condition that this agreement is signed and agreed upon by both the representatives of Eveningstar and the Precept Arcanum.

(( goblin necromancer staff(sewer goblins) dark chain/armor(Ants), stonebones and vampiric touch(scrolls) would be nice as items for the ward ))

1. Large tithe for slandering the Order of the Aster, House of the Morning, Eveningstar, and Lathander
2. Medium tithe for the murder of Dawnbrother Tristan
3. Small tithe for failure to comply to the exile by several Precept Arcanum members
4. Continues blood vial donations from all members of the Precept Arcanum of angelic bloodline
5. Tithe their members time in service to cleanse the shadows from Eveningstar in the name of Lathander

New proposal below

Tass

I have been informed several members of the Precept have failed to respect the ban due to not understanding the true nature of a ban. As such, I will delay the talks a little to make certain that they understand disrespect is helping no one.

Tass

@fizzgig said in Ursula:

Tass' summary of beholder lore, as requested by Ursula.

Bodyparts:
Mages of all backgrounds have over the years made bounties, and formal requests for parts of beholders. Eyes, eyestalks, and body fluids are among the most common parts requested. The most recent example of these bounties, come from Izereth who has made multiple posters offering rewards for the items. Oddly enough, she and the lower house hosted a sun themed fair for Lathander some moons ago, one of the main challenges was to deliver the eye of a beholder. It is also worth mentioning a prominent member of the Precept Arcanum by name 'Belinda', who frequently reward people for eyestalks, its unclear if they are used for experiments or.. if she eats them?

On a extreme case, someone was selling the body of a beholder tyrant. And, there were several posters warning people not to subdue beholders and bring them into the city alive. A little odd.

Previous attempts:
Besides Izereth's campaign for beholder bodyparts, which appears to be a common theme within the Precept. I also came across a disbanded group which once held a holding within the Helmlands, with the aid of House Mossmere. What is interesting, is that they referred to a specific beholder as 'God-Eater'. I am uncertain of why, but it is worth noting for future references.

There were more beholder activity at the beginning of the year, with the fight against them being lead by the Wildwalkers. In their publishing poster, they even mention an undead beholder and its minion being slain. The light of Lathander was also mentioned, allowing the party to defeat the powerful eye-kin. However, I am more concerned about their mention of a 'beholder mage' and 'beholder cultist', something which speaks volumes of what peopel are willing to do for power.

Beholder types:

• Eyeballs, the color of its iris decides its power. The black ones are the most powerful, but all eyeballs are weak in nature
• Gauth, a lesser eye-kin, alone it pose no threat and there appears to be no references of them having minions
• Beholders, powerful eye-kin capable of deadly magic. For example, their gaze can turn people to stone, and some are even rumored to kill people with a mere glare
• Elder Beholders, it is unclear if they are the same as Tyrant beholders, but they are more magically adept than normal beholders

@fizzgig said in Ursula:

Ursula,

Thank you kindly, also I came upon a wizard by name Albert Sinclaire, together with his apprentice Wilfred. They are both expert in paranormal hunting, specifically undead and aberrations. Albert would be most willing to share his research notes on beholders with you, and aid you in the cleansing of the hive.

Tass

@fizzgig said in Ursula:

Ursula,

The library research has bore more fruits, I have summarized the librarian's knowledge here.

Tass

@spiffymeister said in Tass' beholder research:

Beholder is less a definition and more of a 'class' of aberration, namely- characterized by levitation, a maw of sharp teeth, and a singular (with branching stalks tipped with eyes) orbulent eye in the eye where it channels various powers depending on the breed and species.

Beholders are known to largely dwell in dark, damp places- and are characterized by madness, often suffering from multiple personalities and extreme narcissism. They can only work together when an overpowering presence, often a Tyrant- a massive creature of its kind, forces them to work together.

It's unknown how Beholder's breed, as no one has survived in their haunts long enough to learn.

As with all aberrations, they are all poorly understood, and lesser 'eyekin' often serve greater ones. They can charm, set fire to, or the more powerful turn their targets to stone or disintegrate them- and alongside their ability to fly, make their hives extremely dangerous places to be.

Worship of beholders would likely fall under the 'worship of blasphemous powers' and is thusly outlawed- though, being a lesser crime, would only see light fines or slap on the wrist if publicly practiced.

As for the consumption of their flesh, it's alluded that the consumption of magical creatures, in more pagan and savage circles, might bestow their might upon the imbiber.

Elitzio has so far been dismissive of my words, I will attempt a new hoping he will see the error of his ways.

Tass

(The conversation is attached to the file)

Elitzio struggles to understand the importance of common courtesy, I will continue to guide him and try to make him see the light. After all, I do not wish him to enrage true nobility with his actions.

Tass

The Wildwalkers have sworn war upon the Beholders of the Helmlands, I have as a member of the House of the Morning agreed to aid the Wildwalkers against their foe. So far I have worked together with Ursula, the leader of the war, with gathering lore and knowledge regarding the eye-kin.

@fizzgig said in Ursula:

Tass' summary of beholder lore, as requested by Ursula.

Bodyparts:
Mages of all backgrounds have over the years made bounties, and formal requests for parts of beholders. Eyes, eyestalks, and body fluids are among the most common parts requested. The most recent example of these bounties, come from Izereth who has made multiple posters offering rewards for the items. Oddly enough, she and the lower house hosted a sun themed fair for Lathander some moons ago, one of the main challenges was to deliver the eye of a beholder. It is also worth mentioning a prominent member of the Precept Arcanum by name 'Belinda', who frequently reward people for eyestalks, its unclear if they are used for experiments or.. if she eats them?

On a extreme case, someone was selling the body of a beholder tyrant. And, there were several posters warning people not to subdue beholders and bring them into the city alive. A little odd.

Previous attempts:
Besides Izereth's campaign for beholder bodyparts, which appears to be a common theme within the Precept. I also came across a disbanded group which once held a holding within the Helmlands, with the aid of House Mossmere. What is interesting, is that they referred to a specific beholder as 'God-Eater'. I am uncertain of why, but it is worth noting for future references.

There were more beholder activity at the beginning of the year, with the fight against them being lead by the Wildwalkers. In their publishing poster, they even mention an undead beholder and its minion being slain. The light of Lathander was also mentioned, allowing the party to defeat the powerful eye-kin. However, I am more concerned about their mention of a 'beholder mage' and 'beholder cultist', something which speaks volumes of what peopel are willing to do for power.

Beholder types:

• Eyeballs, the color of its iris decides its power. The black ones are the most powerful, but all eyeballs are weak in nature
• Gauth, a lesser eye-kin, alone it pose no threat and there appears to be no references of them having minions
• Beholders, powerful eye-kin capable of deadly magic. For example, their gaze can turn people to stone, and some are even rumored to kill people with a mere glare
• Elder Beholders, it is unclear if they are the same as Tyrant beholders, but they are more magically adept than normal beholders

@fizzgig said in Ursula:

Ursula,

The library research has bore more fruits, I have summarized the librarian's knowledge here.

Tass

@spiffymeister said in Tass' beholder research:

Beholder is less a definition and more of a 'class' of aberration, namely- characterized by levitation, a maw of sharp teeth, and a singular (with branching stalks tipped with eyes) orbulent eye in the eye where it channels various powers depending on the breed and species.

Beholders are known to largely dwell in dark, damp places- and are characterized by madness, often suffering from multiple personalities and extreme narcissism. They can only work together when an overpowering presence, often a Tyrant- a massive creature of its kind, forces them to work together.

It's unknown how Beholder's breed, as no one has survived in their haunts long enough to learn.

As with all aberrations, they are all poorly understood, and lesser 'eyekin' often serve greater ones. They can charm, set fire to, or the more powerful turn their targets to stone or disintegrate them- and alongside their ability to fly, make their hives extremely dangerous places to be.

Worship of beholders would likely fall under the 'worship of blasphemous powers' and is thusly outlawed- though, being a lesser crime, would only see light fines or slap on the wrist if publicly practiced.

As for the consumption of their flesh, it's alluded that the consumption of magical creatures, in more pagan and savage circles, might bestow their might upon the imbiber.

Elitzio has been refer his group as 'House Rivior' which could be considered a slight against the Crown, I have penned a letter to him personally asking him to not do so. Whilst also refer his actions to Dominic of the Crown Guards.

Tass