[Animayhem]

" It was a time of general chaos. The Zulkirs sent out a decree that only humans could hold ranks higher than a lieutenant in any of the legions. Some exceptions would be made if merited. They also allowed during this time frame that those who wished to sever ties completely could do so without penalty of death which normally is the price one pays for desertion. The legion is for life and even if you retire honorably you still could be called.

I was a captain at the time and I knew if I stayed I would only be a lieutenant and would have to answer to others. There were a few in the legion who were on the rise I had no respect for and also some who were resentful of my status. Yet the legion for the most part was the only life I knew since my arrival.

There were also some religious disturbances brewing as well. The cult of Moander was becoming active which could potentially disrupt nature and thus become a headache to followers of Silvanus.

Shortly after I heard the edict an Ent, a walking tree spirit on fire and in pain appeared to me and others. It said that Nature and Silvanus needed my help but that Silvanus was angry at me for not following closer to the Druid path and path of the Grove. I was told I would have to prove myself to Silvanus and a challenge would be put forth which would prove my worthiness. After the Ent left I felt an odd sensation and after a few moments I realized I was stripped of my divine gifts. I could still use scrolls and wands but could not cast the simpliest spell, not even healing.

Omnipotence Thrune was there and had seen and heard everything. I turned towards him and he had an odd expression on his face. I have known his omnipotence for a long time, since he was an apprentice. He asked me to come with him back to Tyraturos as he had his tower there.

When we arrived, rather then sitting down and talking, we went to his uppermost level. Thrune had set up an make shift sanctuary to Moander. Zargos was also there. After he and Thrune uttered some words, an avatar of the Corrupter appeared who tired to persuade me to follow him. I will not lie I was tempted however the sudden appearance of the ghost stag and the woeful look in its eyes told me that Silvanus had not totally abandoned me. I refused Moander's offer and followed the stag down the stairs and out of Hazlok's tower and headed to my home to think things over."