Sapphire:Sessions:20180908

Chalker leads the goblin, Cal, to the Temple of Aakbarath, ramarking "I'm not one of her favorites." Cal: "Which aspect?" Chalker: "Vengeance." Cal: "I prayed for vengeance after High Lord Bajeeter got killed, but not to become the vessel." Chalker: "This time I want you to walk with me. Stay a few feet back, in case I get hit by lightning."

Chalker gives observance then begins walking. "Well, V, I haven't spoken with you in a very long time. I don't need to pray for vengeance, and I'm usually the bringer of hardship. I'd like to talk with you if you're not too busy. I brought somebody who knows about hardship... in case you're hungry." The door behind the altar opens and a priestess walks up beside Chalker, who continues, "Are you part of a plan to enhance the Mother of Night in Sapphire? Does that help you?" The priestess answers in a normal voice, "The Mother of Night's activities are being channeled to help the people of the realms." Chalker: "Does that mean you are involved?" "This Temple has had many supplicants within the past moon." "Is there any way I can help you?" "You and those around you have engendered a lot of prayers." "Are you going to grant them? I know that Cal is with me because of your plan." The priestess turns to look at Cal, mumbles inaudibly, then turns back and says, "My lady has not granted any specific request for vengeance. She is taking a patient view." "She scares me, a bit. Have you been in her presence? It is disconcerting. I don't want hardship or vengeance, I just want to talk to her. I'm sure we will intervene in this plan, and I want you to know it is said that you're involved."

As they leave the temple, Chalker exclaims, "People are praying for hardship on me! Did you?" Cal: "No, I was in it for the money." "Well, then, welcome to hardship."

Chalker writes in his journey book: Headed to manor to look at the papers. You all, come for lunch.