IC: EVENT

[bossman]

A TERRIBLE THING IS HAPPENING

reference books detailing myths and legends stolen from libraries...
wikipedia pages wiped clean from the face of the internet...
ancient stained glass windows smashed and destroyed...
historical research centers burnt to the ground...

Someone out there is trying very, very hard to erase all of the possible sources of power and belief of the ancient gods and goddesses. And it hurts. Whilst the powers of the minders are unharmed by the attacks, the gods and goddesses will be certainly feeling the toll: it's now painfully clear that even the simplest of miracles are now becoming almost impossible to perform.

deities, you had better have gifted your minders with some decent blessings! Because now you're going to rely on them more than ever. Someone is out to get you.

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[seedbound]

And what would you ask of me in exchange for what you know?

[perjurer]

You have something of mine. Or rather, your husband does.
A few old minders that I'd like to have back.

You know. For old time's sake.

[seedbound]

I rule over them as much as he does.

What would you do with them, if I granted you access?

[perjurer]

I'd keep them.
Indefinitely.

[seedbound]

Tell me what you know, and Cerberus will let you past.

[perjurer]

I've read your stories and know all about your gods.
You're as fond as loopholes as we are.

You're not hoping I'll trip and fall into one of yours, now are you?

[seedbound]

If you're referring to Orpheus, you and your minders may look back as often as you would all like. Cerberus won't even chase you out.

This is important, Flauros, and you know what Zeus has offered my kin. We can both gain from this. Your minders will be returned to you if you tell me the truth and all of the truth. I swear upon the river Styx.

[perjurer]

And you'll find the means to call of your father god's rabid dogs?
Or rather, his birds.

[ Some gods may continue to pursue him, but it's the Erinyes that Flauros is most interested in losing. ]

[seedbound]

The Erinyes serve myself and my husband in the Underworld more than they serve Zeus. They will listen, should I command them not to pursue you.

You are of no interest once you have told me all that you know, unless you were the one who did this. If you were, nothing can hide you from them.

[perjurer]

It wasn't little old me.
The bragging rights are quite impressive, but the blowback's a little too much.

And as much as I'd like to take your offer, the Morning Star drives a hard bargain.

[ Or rather, Lucifer's got his balls in a vice. ]

[seedbound]

Is that a refusal?

[perjurer]

His terms were binding.

It is.

[seedbound]

Then you had better run before we catch you.

[perjurer]

See how I run.

Until next time, Iron Queen.
I was really looking forward to that face-to-face.

[seedbound]

If I have my way, you'll have it yet. Just not the way you pictured it.