In servitue, or slavery

[Fezzik]

Standing in front of the Revered Brother, Cybil greets Melchior, Cirion standing behind her to her left and Artimis to her right

Hello Brother Melchior. I have some disturbing news * hands her head to look at the floor *. A ask that you hear me completely before you give me my punishment, whatever it may be, for the sin I have commited.

A few days ago I was at Exigo Camp, a young girl came up, lost and alone. I offered her a seat to talk, and she told me her story. She was a Thayan Slave, who had lost her master on the way to Sundren. Seeing she was thing, and had barely eaten anything, I brought her to the Triumvirate. Here, I fed her, and offered her shelter, since she had now where else to go. I had to be somewhat firm with her before she would accept our hospitality, but at the time, I did not believe I was commanding her or forcing her. This was my first folly.

She continued to stay here, and I continued to help her, or so I thought. I did not know that she was a follower of Sarvras, the god of Fate. She... she called me master, and said it was her fate to be a slave. I should have come to you immediately, but I did not. I hoped still to help her see that she did not have to be a slave, and even though she used my name, I new she really meant master. This was my second folly.

I told her to wander and explore at her liesure. I did not know that she would find Lauan, the thayan Knight, who would convince her that she was still Thayan property. Zack, a tiefling, bought her from the Thayans, and now she calls him Master. This is the last of my follies, for not keeping her safe. I need your help Revered Brother; she needs your help. If nothing else, and you wish to sever all ties with me for my sin, I will accept that, but I need to know that she will be helped first. * falling to her knees, she begins to weep, awaiting her judgment *

[Phantom Lamb]

Arise, you've done nothing wrong, and I am no false idol, says Melchoir.

Many people are born into something, and they know nothing else. I trust your judgement. Do what is necessary to free this woman. Slavery is not only illegal, it is reprehensable.

Take the woman under the protection of the Triumvirate. If she resists, then escort her by force, for her own good.

[Fezzik]

I have news of Nerana Brother Melchior, but I'm afraid it isn't all good. Nerana lost her escort during an expedition, young Brother Artimis suffered serious wounds, and could not continue. I found her in the Exigo camp worried she had not returned.

During my attempt to bring Nerana back to the temple, I was thwarted by the one she called Master, a Tiefling named Zack, and the Thayan knight Lauan. They kept trying to keep me from her, and they reached Aquor before the rucous of our dispute attracted the attention of the Guards, who interceded and stopped them from returning her to the enclave.

She stood, trying to make up her mind to be free, or to continue. She chose not to cross the bridge, but did not come with me. She is confused, and pulled in at least three directions in her mind, but I have hope, and as long as I have hope, I can give that to her. I do not want to her fall prey to the idle teachings of Zack.