Written by: Sentinel Zailon
Edited by: Elder Seer Rovvigen Aniket

Sentinel Zailon turns to you, “Come, we are late. The pilgrimage begins and we have precious little time for banter, The Prophet has spoken and we’ve important matters to tend to.”

Prophet Rovvigen leads the group forward, processing into an open space, the air hangs heavy with the dedication and reverence due Lorminstra. A small black marble altar sits within a small ivory alcove.

Turning to the group, aware of the gravity of the situation, Rovvigen addresses the gathering, "We are honored to have a High Priestess among us tonight, who will give us some insight and knowledge regarding Lorminstra."

The Prophet nods to the crowd and steps off to the side, turning the floor over to High Lady Enestrie.
Enestrie softly says, "Good Evening friends, brothers and sisters ..pilgrims."

Enestrie softly says, "It is my privilege to offer insight into our Lady Lorminstra tonight as well as to ask her blessing and her favor on each of you during this pilgrimage."

Enestrie softly says, "As you know, Lorminstra is our Goddess of Death and Rebirth."

Enestrie softly says, "She is also the eldest child of Koar and Lumnis. As followers of Lorminstra we pledge to rejoice in not only birth, but rebirth, as it is our duty to protect it from all unnatural harm."

Enestrie softly says, "We find the heart of Lorminstra in the season of winter, when the land itself becomes cold and dead, not unlike
a soul separated from its body by death. Lorminstra is the deliberator and decision maker in the death of each of us. She alone decides if she will grant Givers of Life’s appeals to restore life to a soul. For this reason-we clerics take our prayers to her seriously, for once her mind is made up, and it cannot be swayed. She is indeed the gatekeeper of our souls, and her symbol as you may know is a golden key."

Enestrie reaches out and touches her gold key symbol.

Enestrie softly says, "For many years, she petitioned Koar for aid in the struggle of the undead. Luuko's enslavement of souls to fortify his undead armies is an abomination to her and her brother Ronan. Legend has it that the great warrior Voln is a direct answer to her many pleas for some control of Luuko's deplorable attempts to create legions of enslaved souls. That struggle continues today as we carry on in her service."

Enestrie softly says, "Some might see your pilgrimage as purely historical, or perhaps adventure seeking. Some of us would rather support the idea that the very key to fighting all dangers to our lands depends on you-your sight, your divination, and your diligence in seeking truth."

Enestrie softly says, "As you embark on your journey, it will be my prayer daily that you will find the history hidden in our lands. And also that your mind's eye will be opened completely without filter. That you will once again awaken the Gods that have slept for so long to learn from them. That you will find truth."

The diamond eyes of Lorminstra's statue sparkle slightly as the candlelight flares up for a moment.

Enestrie softly says, "I ask now that you commit to silence while I link us to Lorminstra."

Enestrie gazes heavenward.

Enestrie raises a hand while murmuring a soft orison...

Enestrie gestures.

Enestrie softly says, "Let us now pray."

Enestrie softly says, "Our Lady Lorminstra, daughter of Koar, gate keeper for free souls, we come to you now to ask your favor and your guidance for each one of these pilgrims."

Enestrie softly says, "Let your divine light shine on them. Let your hand guard their souls from harm."

Enestrie softly says, "Guide them--show them how to unlock the gates of history and shine your ray of knowledge for them so that they can pursue this cause of enlightenment, justice, and truth."
Enestrie softly says, "Blessed be all that seek that which is lost, that which is forgotten in their quest."

Enestrie kneels down.

Enestrie clasps her hands in a reverent gesture.

Enestrie softly says, "Thank you all."

Once again The Prophet takes the floor and begins to distribute diamonds for purposes of furthering the pilgrimage

Rovvigen explains to the gathered, "Now one at a time please place this diamond on the altar. Please pay attention as you do."

Rovvigen explains, “As you place this uncut diamond on the altar it will be your gift to Lorminstra"

The Prophet turns to you and gestures for you to place your diamond upon the altar

You set the diamond upon the altar, and smoky trails of white light begin to pour forth from its heart, wrapping about you and completely obscuring your vision. As the wisps of pure white hue enshroud you, you begin to see the faint forms of souls, their number innumerable as they swirl past you. As you watch transfixed, you see the whirling column of spirits slowly ascending to a gate blacker than a starless night, and an overwhelming sense of peace passes over you as each soul drifts through them.

Suddenly a feeling of deep resolution not your own makes itself known in your mind, as if this endless cycle of life and death must never be interrupted or meddled with in any fashion. As soon as it came, the visions and feelings pass away as a somber sigh echoes through your mind.

You feel a slight weight in your hand.

You glance down to see a brilliant white diamond in your right hand

You turn to face The Prophet with a newfound respect and awe having undergone this

Rovvigen recites softly "From each Guild in the different cities we will gain a blessed artifact as we journey on"

Rovvigen recites softly "we journey on to Solhaven’s Shrine"

Rovvigen recites softly "We will learn about Niima and see what blessed artifact she has in store for us"

Sentinel Zailon turns to you and gestures for you to join the caravan travelers up ahead “Go forth with the others. We have a long journey ahead of us. All of your questions will be answered, have faith.”

Sentinel Zailon fades back and makes his place as rearguard, taking up watch once again, giving you one last confidence nod, letting you know that no danger will approach the caravan on this night, or any other.


We would like to thank Enestrie for her time and dedication in helping us move this pilgrimage forward, as a cleric of Lorminstra she was an invaluable part of our story. A thank you to The Order of the Sphere and Scythe for hosting this event and giving us a chance to rediscover history, and a thank you to all our honored guests, who took the time to make this sacred pilgrimage with us. We move on to Solhaven and find our way to Niima as we reach the third leg of our pilgrimage on July 16th at 9 P.M. Elven.