[Animayhem]

He had run into Alyisse in the Trident. She needed to talk to him. They both knew the risk of the Tribune's anger. Towards the end of their talk she burst into tears and laid on his shoulder. They had barely separated then in walked Shebali and a few minutes later Daeris. A few moments later he left and went to his home. About thirty minutes later Daeris knocked on his door. He was upset about what was discussed but also gravely concerned. They were not finished when the door was opened and Shealyn followed by the Tribune and Alyisse.

After a heated discussion, in what Marister felt was a cowardly act, without warning and his sword drawn the Tribune attacked Marister in Marister's house. Catching Marister and the others off guard. He did not draw his blades but defended with his hands and dodged as best he could. Finally greatly winded ,Marister fell to the floor. Alyisse was in a heap in a corner crying and shouting. The ring Marister wore had helped him heal quicker.

Marister stood straight and tall despite his injuries and listened to the Tribune rant and rave. The Tribune banned any contact with Alyisse, even letters for if they did the Tribune would hunt him down. He quickly turned and left with the others.
Daeris waited but also left to check on Alyisse.

Marister would naturally honor the quest but only because he cared for Alyisse and only in the Tribunes capacity as a lord. As for any other respect as a man, that was finally erased in Marister's mind. To him the Tribune was an over grown,dangerous child with fancy titles and a sword. A real man would of challenged him in the arena.


He kneeled and meditated at the shrine and then left and walked to the Druidess shrine.

[Animayhem]

He had come to Moszabarr to visit Amalia, however she was not at home. He checked Master Kalos's merchant again, but no such luck in finding what he sought. Since he was here and felt a change would do him good, he decided to avail himself of the baths. It has been a little over two years since Milena's death. The pain has lessened but still there. For a few moments his mind wandered back to the times he and Milena spent here then his thoughts turned to Daeris.

Since the attack on him they had met twice. The first time was rather heated but Marister was honest with her as a friend should be and knew he did not have to walk on eggshells and frankly he was tired of the bull he was faced with lately. Naturally Daeris had her say. The discussion although heated, they were friends and things that were said, he and Daeris had to think over. In a dramatic style, she used one of the stones and vanished.

The second time she sought him out. It seems aside from the situation with Lash another problem resurfaced causing her to be scarce.

The game was becoming more like a tangled skein, so many new game pieces. He could imagine the game master behind this was smiling. He hoped he would still be considered useful and not a piece which would been cast aside.

Submerging himself once more in the spa, he then got out and went to his room and changed. He summoned his horse and headed back to Tyraturos.

[Animayhem]

Things had almost be unnaturally quiet since the attack by the griffon riders and the attack on him by the Tribune. He was thankful that Daeris had asked him to help Five retrieve his item from one of the planes accessible through Dilomat's tower. Mirella and Veybold joined which made the party a party of five for five. *He chuckled to himself as he remembered. The gods were with them and the task a success. It felt good to be in the company of others and also the gold acquired was an added benefit.

[Animayhem]

Having been an orphan, being alone was something he thought he would get used to. Mayhap if he had not had relationships it would hurt less.
He felt like the man who fishes, catches the fish but only to have it slip away.

Although it cut deeply, he realized that unless some sort of miracle he and Alyisse would be nothing more than friends. Close yet apart.

Some other men would most likely visit brothels, but he wanted more. Yes they could provide "comfort" but it would be more of an act than actual.

His mind wondered back to Bree. The time was not right then but mayhap now.