Ahead of the Storm - Day 10

Sunrise, Six Months Ago

Remarkable, never have I seen such commitment and genuine enthusiasm. I’ve been here but a week and have already been granted a chamber within this vast complex. A last handful of craftsmen are just finishing now. They’ve done nothing but pour their hearts and souls into this place, even in the late hours of the day. They do too much. The lord may provide us with our daily needs but they provide us with shelter. People don’t give themselves enough credit; everyone is capable of miracles. Off they go, to their newly built cottages where a warm meal, fresh water and a family awaits them.

Knocking at the door…

Pellegri: …Who could that be this late at night?

Pilgrim 1: Miss Sunweaver, it is an honor to finally meet you.

Pilgrim 2: Truly an honor.

Pilgrim 1: We stand before on behalf of the Amalgamation, we were…

Pellegri: …Just leaving, “slam”.

What just happened, that’s so unlike me. Damn that Amalgamation. Their influence is beginning to spread like wildfire. Thankfully the people of Greyhawk are strong willed; I can see it in their eyes. They believe strongly in their faiths; unlike those of Amalgamation who have lost theirs. They will not succumb to this mockery; I’ll make sure of it. What was this… Eadfrid, hoping to accomplish? Faiths such as Erythnul, Hextor, Venca, Weejas…, and perhaps even followers of Kyuss as well, all becoming one. Quite an unsettling thought.

What’s this… a letter, no… a wedding invitation.

To whom it may concern,
…
…request the honor of your presence…
…Lavinia Vanderboren and Anzak Guildenstein…
…

Oh…, they could have at least spelt his name right. Well…, …marriage…, wow…, tis encouraging. I suppose congratulations are in order. Unfortunately, I’m in no mood to celebrate, there is still much work to be done here. Besides, Elena will be there and I’m not ready to resurrect an old wound. Please accept my blessing.

Knocking at the door…

Pellegri: Sigh…, not again…

????? : It’s been a while…, Pellegri.

Pellegri (smiling) : …it has indeed.