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#Post#: 1907--------------------------------------------------
Archived==Gabriella Brighteye Candidate Meeting [Y1057]
By: Kimcora Date: October 17, 2020, 8:22 am
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Gabrielle Brighteye
Location: Vilvella, Allessandria. Upper Vilvella District: The
High Spirits Sauna
Company: Currently alone
Equipment: Fluffy White Towel
The High Spirits was a luxurious bathhouse in the Upper Vilvella
district of Vilvella. It was surrounded by other such high-class
places as fine dining establishments, playhouses, and luxury
good stores. White columns lined the foyer of the building,
leading up to a white stone desk where an attractive young woman
waited to check people in and direct them towards the baths.
Currently in one of the private back rooms, a redheaded girl sat
on a bench, a bit of steam surrounding her. The sauna was
probably her favorite part of such establishments, and she
enjoyed whatever excuse she could to lounge in one before having
to go and wash away the sweat and the day's accumulated grime in
water that, while hot, was still water. The very thought made
her shudder, and she waved a hand to stoke the flames in the
brazier before pouring a small pitcher of water over it. A
billowing cloud of steam erupted, fogging up the room further.
Gabby hummed, considering for a moment, then smiled a bit. The
people she was waiting on were supposed to be advisers, spies,
and guards for her. It wouldn't do to have any hangups over
propriety and modesty. She pulled the towel from around her body
and folded it to cushion her place on the bench. She leaned
back, draping her arms over the back of the bench as she enjoyed
the heat over her lithe form.
#Post#: 1908--------------------------------------------------
Re: Archived==Gabriella Brighteye Candidate Meeting [Y1057]
By: Kimcora Date: October 17, 2020, 8:22 am
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Damon Roux
Location: Vilvella, Allessandria. Upper Vilvella District: The
High Spirits Sauna
Company: Gabrielle Brighteye
Equipment: Dagger, sword and usual clothing
​
Damon Roux, a well built and open-faced man made his way up to
the building where the meeting was supposed to transpire. He
mentally went over his introduction in his head, aiming to slide
the fact that he was part of the Church in subtly so they
weren't weirded out by him. However, he had come across
Gabrielle before within the community of worshippers. She was
closer to the fanatic side most definitely and the thought of it
weighed heavy on him. It wasn't that he was an unbeliever, it
was just he viewed the religion a little differently to most
followers. He was aiming for what he called 'modernisation'
where brutal practices were exchanged for symbolic rites and
where instead of killing unbelievers, we respect them. Damon
looked up at the building in confusion. What was a sauna? He
shrugged before he pushed his way into the reception area.
"Well hello! Welcome to the High Spirits Sauna. Do you have a
booking or would you like to make one?"
Damon blinked for a moment before recovering his wits.
"Oh- I'm here for a meeting? Gabrielle Brighteye?"
"Ah yes. Now if you'll step this way-"
She led him to a smaller room with small cupboards and benches.
"You may leave your weapons here and any other belongings, they
will be well kept."
Damon frowned at the thought of going anywhere weaponless, but
he obliged. After all, he was never without a weapon with his
Ember abilities. His belongings he wasn't worried too much about
either, nothing was of much value and could easily be replaced.
He put his things in one of the cupboards and the lady locked it
up.
"Now- if you'll remove your clothing-"
"Wh-what?" he surely hadn't heard her right, but she was
reaching for his cloak.
"Sir- this is a sauna-" she managed to wrestled his cloak from
him, though he tried to evade her awkwardly. Why on earth did
she need his clothes?!
Eventually, the lady managed to explain exactly what a sauna
was, and talk him out of a few more items of clothing. However,
he was determined to keep his trousers on. Barefoot and
shirtless, he was shown to a different room full of steam. He
could barely see a meter in front of him and his nerves were on
edge. He wrinkled his nose at how hot it really was and wiped at
the sweat already glistening on his chest. He was well built
enough, but being barely clothed was not a regular occurrence
for him. He tried to wave away the steam as he ventured further
in, the door shutting behind him.
"Uh- Hello? Gabriella? My name is Damon- Good lord!" his words
were cut off at the sight of a woman nonchalantly lounging there
naked. He stood there unable to do anything for a moment except
stare in disbelief, but quickly he slapped a hand over his eyes.
"I'm Damon Roux, at your service?"
#Post#: 1909--------------------------------------------------
Re: Archived==Gabriella Brighteye Candidate Meeting [Y1057]
By: Kimcora Date: October 17, 2020, 8:23 am
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Eir'Asa Aluanas
Location: Vilvella, Allessandria. Upper Vilvella District: The
High Spirits Sauna
Company: Gabrielle Brighteye, Damon Roux
Equipment: Dagger, sword and usual clothing​
Eir's face peeked out from beneath his dark robes, amber eyes
narrowing some at the choice of location as a smile pulled at
his lips. A bathhouse, how scandalous. He had heard tales from
the others in this city's order that this Lady Brighteye was a
handful, but Eir'Asa wasn't sure just how much he was expected
to handle. They told him he was there to temper the woman, to do
as she said, yet guide her into becoming what the people of this
city needed. Eir already had the ear of the commoners and
laborers of the city and Gabby would have their hearts soon
enough. Already, he had found his last interaction with the girl
charming, though it had been brief and only a passing hello at
an event for followers. She was bold and enigmatic, her passion
for her cause almost as bright as Embra herself. Eir liked that
fire and felt like with the right kindling, she could burn away
the corruption and sin and remake this world anew. It did his
heart some good to imagine a world bright enough to stand living
in it. Maybe that world would be better than the filth that
blinded the hearts of man now, dragging them down and leaving
them vulnerable and so downtrodden. The poor and misguided would
see in due time what Embra's light could do for them soon
enough.
Entering the bathhouse, he was greeted by a lovely woman who he
was able to chat idly with. They were on the topic of her
children when he finally was led to where the private rooms were
held. He spoke gently with her, following her instructions as he
wasn't there to cause her problems. She told him to disrobe and
remove his weapons, something that made his brow raise but Eir
wasn't about to fight it. She was right. This was a bathhouse
and they needed to be naked. He took off his robes but fashioned
the towel over anything that might spoil Gabrielle's fun. He was
sure she was using this as a way to poke and prod them, to see
what her followers were made of. Well, he was more than happy to
show her he wasn't one to back down from a challenge. He paused
near the door when he heard someone speaking and subsequently
let out a shout of surprise.
Curious and unable to wait for the surprise, he opened the door
and blinked when the steam cleaned from the rush of fresh air.
There stood a half clothed and perhaps attractive man. Eir
couldn't properly tell because he was covering half his face.
Across from him sat--Eir's eyes widened and an initial blush did
spread. But Eir quickly smiled some to himself, his age showing
at finding humor in what he found. Seems their employer was
stark naked and sitting like a queen upon her throne. Poor other
man had been caught unaware. He may have been 68, but the Drake
was still considered a young man of perhaps the mentality of 22
at most. He wasn't above a chuckle at the expense of someone
else, even if it was a bit mean. Eir laughed, biting his lip to
stifle it.
"Apologies my Lady if I interrupted. I was not expecting this
entrance, but I must say it was entertaining." He stated with a
grin to her, though his eyes stay on her face. He had gotten
enough of a look to know she was an attractive young woman, but
didn't need what she had to offer. She was his employer and he
would treat her as such. Though the hijinks were
appreciated...Oh, he would have fun with her. "I do hope you
remember me. Eir'Asa Aluanas, the advisor our Preacher consulted
with." He said with a bow at the waist before he turned his
attention to the man standing there. He didn't recognize him,
another advisor perhaps?
He tapped the poor man on his shoulder, giving the man a gentle
look. "Friend, if she had wanted modesty that towel would be on.
Do have a seat and join us won't you? You look positively tense.
The sauna will do you good." He said, with some soft humor in
his voice, finding it funny the man was easily flustered but
would be kind to him despite his teasing. He sat by Gabrielle,
but kept his eyes forward since he was still a man and this was
still a young woman undressed beside him.
#Post#: 1910--------------------------------------------------
Re: Archived==Gabriella Brighteye Candidate Meeting [Y1057]
By: Kimcora Date: October 17, 2020, 8:23 am
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Eudithe Elphine
Location: Vilvella, Alessandria. Upper Vilvella District:
Streets. -> Vilvella, Alessandria. Upper Vilvella District, The
High Spirits Sauna
Company: N/A -> Gabrielle Brighteye, Damon Roux, Eir'Asa "Eir"
Aluanas
Equipment: Outfit, Whip. -> Outfit, Cane. -> White Towel
Whip.. whip.. whip.. She had whispered in the echo-chambers of
her astute mind. She had a whip in her palms, and before her on
his knees was a man who had betrayed the faith of Amon. Her eyes
were wide, her irises seemingly shrank.. she was mad. With
passion did her whip strike the bare skin of the man in front of
her.
"Do not dare to defy Him who is our great Amon or his brethren!"
She had commonly warned.
With a poke on her shoulder had she ceased her motions. Her
features had returned to their regular stoic state. She stood
straight and adjusted her collar, before turning to face the
person who had poked her shoulder. Well aware of the individual
to her 5'a'clock, she gave a nod of approval. "Why do you
interrupt me?"
"M-my Lady.." Quivered the voice of a younger boy. "Tis' time
for the meeting of your Candidate.." He weakly spoke.
Eudithe raised her palm, adjusting her glasses with another nod
to accompany. Her hands were by her sides and she glanced back
over at the man who was nearly unconscious due to the pain that
stained his skin. Her voice was confident, and spoke with
stubborn radiance that oddly captivated those around her. This
was apart of her duties, and perhaps her favorite part of her
day to oblige..
"Prepare my carriage." She ordered, the boy nodding and quickly
running off. Her stern eyes pierced the holy guards in the same
room. "Take him away." She once more ordered, and they,
of-course, obliged. She let loose the whip and allowed it to
clink on the ground beneath her. Bloodied, she knew it would be
discarded later.
She left the dungeon and to made her way outside of the Church
of Amon. The boy stood in front of the carriage she had
requested and had in his hands her cane. She nodded once more in
approval to the boy, gently accepting her cane and patting his
head.
"Do not fret. You will not meet my whips end.." She knelt, her
face the same height as his. "So long as you do not defy our
Lord."
She could hear the boy quiver and gulp, and with that.. she
stepped inside of her carriage.
The Sauna was not too far from her location. In the same
quarter, it took but minutes for her to finally enter the sauna
with her cane.
A polite woman greeted her. Requesting her belongings and for
her to remove her clothing, she obliged without question. In the
face of the divines and the goddess Embra had she expected the
most purest of their form to accompany: with clothes discarded.
She was quick, however, to put on the fluffy towel that
admittedly comforted her skin with its' seductive hush.
Without another word, she entered the Sauna. She noticed two men
and one woman. Arguably the matron Gabrielle, herself. She
curtsied, her eyes closed as her face leaned downward in humble
submission.
"My Lady."
#Post#: 1911--------------------------------------------------
Re: Archived==Gabriella Brighteye Candidate Meeting [Y1057]
By: Kimcora Date: October 17, 2020, 8:23 am
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Gabrielle Brighteye
Location: Vilvella, Alessandria. Upper Vilvella District, High
Spirits Sauna​
The girl slowly opened her eyes as she heard the two men enter
the room. A smile played on her lips as she took in the forms --
one, sadly, still quite covered by trousers -- and motioned for
them to sit. "We are waiting--" she began, and then the door
opened again. admitting the final member of their small troupe.
She inclined her head in response to the woman's curtsy.
"Thank you all for coming. Please, Miss Elphine, have a seat."
She sat up straighter, stretching her arms above her head --
half because she actually needed to stretch, and half to put
herself on display for her supporters. "This is just an
introductory meeting, for the most part. I have, of course, met
each of you once or twice, but that hardly gives you a chance to
know me, and vice versa."
She turned to look at the first man who had entered, the one
wearing trousers in a sauna. She had seen him before at church
gatherings, but only in passing. "Damon, wasn't it? What skills
do you bring to my campaign?"
#Post#: 1912--------------------------------------------------
Re: Archived==Gabriella Brighteye Candidate Meeting [Y1057]
By: Kimcora Date: October 17, 2020, 8:24 am
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Damon Roux​
Location: Vilvella, Allessandria. Upper Vilvella District: The
High Spirits Sauna
Company: Gabrielle Brighteye
Equipment: A quickly dampening set of trousers.​
Damon tensed at the sight of Eudithe, one of the main people who
had caused him to dislike the fanatic side of the Church. She
was borderline insane with her vehemency of her beliefs. Many a
time he had witnessed her beating someone senseless over the
smallest of mistreadings. He was unaware that the Church would
let one of their core members leave to be involved in politics.
Damon was so thrown off by her attendance that he almost didn't
hear Gabrielle's words.
"Skills ma'am? Well, I'm highly skilled in my Ember abilities
and have been learning my way with the longsword since I was big
enough to wield one. Though... I think of myself more valuable
as an advisor- like a public relations person of sorts.
Filtering our image and how people view us..." he glanced at
Eudithe "since the Church has quite a negative reputation..."
He kept his gaze averted as his candidate stretched lazily,
unsure as to why she felt the movement necessary. Glancing at
the male beside her, he wondered how he managed to seem so at
ease and relaxed when there was a naked woman right there. He
had little experience with women, only having a small love
affair in which there was no physical contact. Not only that,
but he was raised by his father and uncle, no contact with his
mother since he was weened. To be quite frank, he was
intimidated by women; their looks, their temper, their tears...
He simply avoided speaking to them usually. He tried to relax,
leaning against one of the benches and observing the others in
the room. It seemed to be- at this point- mainly worshippers...
something he was not sure he felt would be an advantage.
"Lord help me..." he muttered.
#Post#: 1913--------------------------------------------------
Re: Archived==Gabriella Brighteye Candidate Meeting [Y1057]
By: Kimcora Date: October 17, 2020, 8:24 am
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Eir'Asa Aluanas
Location: Vilvella, Allessandria. Upper Vilvella District: The
High Spirits Sauna
Company: Gabrielle Brighteye, Damon Roux, Eudithe Elphine
Equipment: Dagger, sword and usual clothing
​
Eir was surprised to see another woman of the church wander in,
this one a familiar sight. While serving under Nomisia, Eir was
fortunate enough to meet Eudithe on separate occasions. Always
at a distance of course since their Matron of Nomisia usually
handled dealings with her. Pompous zealot, or so the woman had
always remarked. Eir thought she didn’t seem all that bad...He
caught Gabbie’s confidence as she stretched and made herself
comfortable, stating that she wanted them to get to know each
other. Well, that would certainly happen fairly thoroughly
here...When she addressed the flustered one, this Damon, Eir
gave him an encouraging smile as he spoke. He seemed nice
enough, if not a bit proper. The proper types were always good
for a campaign. They kept things organized. So he was the muscle
and the mind type it seemed? They could deal with that and it
was better she have a bodyguard who could be both. Brute force
did receive well to the people in low places. They needed to see
Gabrielle as a leader, firm yet caring, a woman of pious grace
and power to protect them and their interests. Damon’s more
lenient approach to things could prove invaluable in securing
that view... However, his comments on the views of the church
made Eir’s brow quirk.
“I appreciate your honesty, Damon, and I welcome your voice as
an advisor as well as her guard. However, I’d like to speak to
your view of the Church. If I may, Lady Gabrielle…?” He said
with an incline of his head to her to show respect before his
eyes were back on Damon. He wasn’t going to wait for her
approval as he wasn’t the type not to speak. “We have the
Church’s support, yes. But I see us more as the change the
Church needs, not the Church itself. Apologies dear Lady
Eudithe, but I believe he has a point. The Church is viewed
negatively by the more central leaning citizens. They view it as
an oppressive power... but it still has its devout that donate
handsomely to the institutions and will continue to support it
blindly. If it was viewed in solely a negative light, they would
fail. Just one look around the streets of Marieve would
discredit the assumption that all view it negatively...the poor
of this city certainly don’t, not when Nomisia has done well to
dig her claws into their hearts with her preachings.” He stated
since there were devout believers in every sect that they needed
on their side. But those were people who would bend to an angle
of piety, as Gabrielle could. “I believe we can sway the strong
believers to our cause because we have the ear of Lady Eudithe
here.” He added, gesturing to the woman there. “But I see what
you mean. The nonbelievers will be harder to convince if they
see us as just a rehash of the religious power they turned
from.” His eyes then cast to the woman next to him who was to be
their future leader on the Triangular Truce. “Lady Gabrielle is
to be the face of religious reform, to take the negative stigma
out of it. Everyone has their hands in religion and it’s the
only thing that really unites all classes within this city. We
can offer people a vision of hope for their future and a safe
haven for the problems the powers at work have caused. I hope
that ideal takes away your worry of a ‘negative stigma’
associated with our lady’s campaign?” He offered to Damon,
noticing the looks he got for not being bothered by Gabrielle’s
state of undress. When you saw half of what Eir’Asa saw in a
clinic, in a war, and in various states of disease, you learned
to see the body as a medical marvel rather than something to be
desired or uncomfortable around. Besides, there was only one
woman on his mind, no matter how much he wished he could forget
her...That didn’t leave much room for lusting after someone new,
not when the woman next to him was to be his champion for this
better world...
#Post#: 1914--------------------------------------------------
Re: Archived==Gabriella Brighteye Candidate Meeting [Y1057]
By: Kimcora Date: October 17, 2020, 8:24 am
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Eudithe Elphine
Location: Vilvella, Alessandria. Upper Vilvella District, The
High Spirits Sauna
Company: Gabrielle Brighteye, Damon Roux, Eir'Asa "Eir" Aluanas
Equipment: White Towel
Two fair blokes. One who showed utmost respect while the other
showed a degree of cowardice. Thankfully, Eudithe was here to
shape up any inconsistencies. Yet doubt escaped their lips of
the support of whom Eudithe resembled. This irritated her, but
she kept quiet and listened as chivalrous as she could muster.
Especially with an ex-priest from the sanctuary of whom Nomisia
provides.
You dare challenge the Church? She thought to herself. Her
fierce eyes piercing toward the direction of each male as they
spoke. She grimaced, and closed her eyes while raising her chin
and stepping forward. Her palm resting on her chest.
"Our Lady shan't hand out free mercy. Her goal is to win,
correct?" She spoke, a finger slipping under her towel. "What
better way to win than to show she spares no mercy, no
cowardice, and no piety. But only does she show..."
She trailed, unwrapping her towel and discarding it on the
floor. Thankfully for the steam, her blush had become hidden.
Yet this was a move to show she was not one to humor. "Strength
and direction. Which is what we need."
She stepped forward and eyed the men. "Do you question her
strength and direction because of whom our Lady intends to
direct support from, gentlemen?" She glanced at Damon. "The
frailty she does not show of her own exposure.." She then
glanced at Eir'Asa. "Or abandonment of her deity she has not
shown?"
#Post#: 1915--------------------------------------------------
Re: Archived==Gabriella Brighteye Candidate Meeting [Y1057]
By: Kimcora Date: October 17, 2020, 8:25 am
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Gabrielle Brighteye
Location: Vilvellia, Alessandria. Upper Vilvellia District, High
Sprits Sauna
Company: Damon Roux, Eir'Asa Aluanus, Eudithe Elphine
Equipment: Fluffy Towel (Being Sat Upon)​
Gabrielle considered everything said for a moment, the smile
she'd worn since the guests had entered finally slipping away
into a thoughtful expression. Damon brought up a point about the
church's negative perception outside of Uleplex, but that was
countered by Eir'Asa and Eudithe, who both pointed out that the
church needed to show strength and resolve in its course. The
thought brought the smile back to Gabby's face. Surely, the
fervent followers of the faith were among some of the finest
worshipers of Embra, and that should be the face that the world
saw. If Liphilius couldn't handle the Flames' zeal, then it
deserved to burn.
Still... "You do have a point, dear Damon. The followers of
Embra, such as they are, are not enough in number to get us into
position to do our Mistress' bidding. We cannot come off as
overly zealous or cruel in our intent, or we will be overcome by
our opposition." She looked from Damon to Eir, then from Eir to
Eudithe. "Of course, we will still follow our faith's edicts,
but... a softer touch, I think, may be required." She paused,
considered Eudithe, a woman known for her fervor and cruelty.
"At the very least, any who oppose us must be dealt with
discretely. Their punishment must not leave people blatantly
asking whether or not we were responsible. Those who trust in
the Flame must continue to do so. Those who fear our wrath must
fear. Those who question our motives must be left to question
whether they are right do so." She considered her own words and
shrugged a bit. "I hope that is clear enough for you to
understand. We need to treat the people of this doomed land with
an iron fist, clothed within a velvet glove. Damon, your insight
is much appreciated, and I am glad to have you as an adviser."
She turned back to the second man, smiling. "Eir'Asa Aluanus. Do
you mind if I call you Eir? Your point of view is also well
appreciated, and I can see you understand the concepts of which
I just spoke. Your point of view will also be quite valuable to
me, I believe." A soft, playful smile tugged the corners of her
mouth. "I think being between the two of you will work quite
well for me. Do you have any other words of wisdom or knowledge
to share?"
#Post#: 1916--------------------------------------------------
Re: Archived==Gabriella Brighteye Candidate Meeting [Y1057]
By: Kimcora Date: October 17, 2020, 8:25 am
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Damon Roux​
Location: Vilvella, Allessandria. Upper Vilvella District: The
High Spirits Sauna
Company: Gabrielle Brighteye
Equipment: Damp trousers and a white fluffy towel.​
Damon simply watched Eudith step forward with a mix of fear and
anticipation. Her words were passionate- as usual and her
thoughts were very black/white- as usual... He blinked in
disbelief as she simply dropped her towel, and it was a few too
many seconds before Damon peeled his eyes away and stared at his
feet. What was a priestess of Embra doing flashing herself about
like that. But when he looked up again, he realised what the
women were doing. It was a sort of power move, a show that they
were so confident in their skills and physical appearance that
they had no need for outer clothing.
Damon relaxed a little as his candidate agreed with him and made
note that he would be of value to the team. When she asked if he
had anything else to share, he shook his head, not aware of much
else.
Gritting his teeth and forcing down embarrassment, he wrapped a
spare towel about his waist and slid his trousers down, sitting
down and folding his arms with a 'Hmpf!" look on his face. He
wasn't afraid of them. He wasn't afraid of anyone.
"What is our first point of action?" he asked.
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