Spring Equinox Procession -- page 3

{Travel to Temple of Aphrodite}

[Temple of Aphrodite]
Mirrors line every wall of this tiny temple, reflecting and multiplying the image of an exquisite statue of a woman positioned in the center of the room. Carved of pale, translucent pink quartz, the statue almost seems to breathe as the flickering of the candles lighting the room cast a glowing light on the feminine form. A small alcove extends off to the north of the statue.
Also here: Apollonius, Areseon, Vaage, Ingonish, Angulus, Heartsong, Gabit, Maerrie, Swifthawk, Aleister, Lindy, Surana, Posidea, Hyzenthlay, Scheherazade, Trinta, Cydara, Phalo, Greymar, Llorien and Goldenmane.
Obvious exits: out.
>Heartsong peers out.
>(Heartsong steps gracefully forward, stepping up to the statue of the lovely goddess Aphrodite.)
>Heartsong kneels down.
>Heartsong says, "Goddess Aphrodite, we come to honor you and ask your blessing upon Athens and her people."
>Heartsong says, "We honor you especially at this special time, the beginning of spring, the season of new love and of the renewal of old love."
>Heartsong says, "We also ask that you give us the stength of heart to protect our families and loved ones from harm. Love will always overcome hatred and strife."
>Heartsong removes a hair brush from her cloth sack.
>Heartsong offers a hair brush to Aphrodite, placing the brush on the ground.
>Heartsong utters a few quiet prayers.
>You hear Aphrodite mutter to the other gods and goddesses watching, "Well, it's about time!"
>Heartsong stands up.
>Heartsong removes a white candle from her cloth sack.
>Heartsong lights a white candle.
>Heartsong puts a white candle on the floor.
>Heartsong removes a white candle from her cloth sack.
>Heartsong lights a white candle.
>Heartsong puts a white candle on the floor.
>Heartsong removes a white candle from her cloth sack.
>Heartsong lights a white candle.
>Heartsong puts a white candle on the floor.
>Heartsong removes a white candle from her cloth sack.
>Heartsong lights a white candle.
>Heartsong puts a white candle on the floor.
>Heartsong says, "Goddess Aphrodite, a simple offering I give, a dance for you and a hope that you will accept this dance as it is given....from my heart and all those who love you."
>Heartsong smiles and makes a small gesture, suddenly soft music fills the air, seemingly from nowhere.
>(Heartsong steps into the circle of light, her body swaying gracefully with each step. The music starts softly and her eyes take on a dreamy, far-away look.)
>Heartsong smiles as the music starts to quicken. She raises her arms sinuously from her sides until they are poised above her head, her body still swaying to the beat of the music.
>(Heartsong begins to step faster as the music quickens tempo even more, her bare feet becoming a blur as they step to the music.)
>(Heartsong spins to the music now, as it becomes a driving beat, her head back and hair flaring out behind her, catching the candle light and gleaming like tiny stars.)
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>(Heartsong continues to turn, faster and faster as the music rages with a primitive beat.)
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>(Heartsong stops suddenly as the music comes to a halt. The only movement is the rising and falling of her chest as she stands as still as the statue behind her, then.....)
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>(Heartsong begins to sway again as the music picks up again, this time softly, with an almost romantic air. )
A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Heartsong smiles as she lowers her arms down to her sides, feet continuing to move in a graceful pattern, almost catlike in her steps.
>Heartsong kneels down.
>Heartsong says, "Thank you, Oh blessed Queen of the Heart."
>Heartsong stands up.
>(Heartsong turns and fades into the shadows.)
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Aphrodite smiles smugly and gazed thoughtfully at her mirror.
>A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow.

{Travel to Pan Fountain}

[Athens, Pan Fountain]
A white marble statue of the god Pan kicks up his legs in the spray of a small fountain placed at the lower end of this small grassy knoll. The scent of wildflowers brushed by the night breeze fills the air with a heady perfume. An arch formed by the touching branches of two myrtle trees opens the way out of this area that is encircled by a high green hedge.
Also here: Apollonius, Areseon, Vaage, Angulus, Heartsong, Maerrie, Swifthawk, Aleister, Lindy, Surana, Posidea, Hyzenthlay, Scheherazade, Trinta, Cydara, Phalo, Greymar, Alydyana, Llorien and Goldenmane.
Obvious paths: none.
Scheherazade says, "this was another last minute thing so you Pan-handlers won't feel left out"
>Scheherazade winks at Llorien.
>Scheherazade clears her throat.
>Llorien says, "I'd just like to say, thank you to Pan.. I've been blessed by your gifts since I arrived."
>Scheherazade recites:

"Pan is all, all is pan,
Come, oh goat god, come again!"

>Scheherazade recites:

"Welcome to the Rite of Pan!
Let us open our hearts to the Wild -
Bring thy offerings and objects to be charged with
Energy of life to the altar of the Goat Foot God.
We call to the wild wood, we call to Earth,
We call to Pan to bless us with his presense!"

>A tear runs down Llorien's face.
>(Scheherazade gestures toward the altar as drums play in the distance while supplicants make offerings.)
>Llorien exclaims, "and Pan, I think that faun went that away!"
>Scheherazade recites:

"Return to earth oh great god Pan!
Come at our call - show Thyself to man!

Open the door that hath no key
The door of dreams, we call to thee."

>Scheherazade recites:

"Shephard of the goats on the wild hill way
Lead thy flock from darkness to day.

Pan is all and all is pan
Come, oh goat god, come again!"

>Scheherazade recites:

"Harken now, for the evil is rent
Sense Pan's presence, catch his scent.
Pan approached, Pan is nigh
With cloven hoof and gleaming eye

Each breath he fills with lust and life
Carried away from worry and strife
Listen now and hear him prance
He welcomes us to join the dance!"

>Scheherazade recites:

"Lord of the wild, lord of the earth
Dancing hooves bring joy and mirth
Goat foot god come play thy tune
Lord of the mountain, love of the moon"

>Scheherazade recites:

"Pan is all and all is pan
Come, oh goat god, come again!

Pan is all and all is pan
Come, oh goat god, come again!"

>Scheherazade recites:

"Open thine hearts and you shall see the priest of Pan -"

>Pan enters with satyrs and nymphs and yells, "WHO DRINKS WITH ME?"
>Scheherazade yells, "WE DRINK WITH THEE!"
>Pan approaches Scheherazade and shouts, "WHO DRINKS WITH ME?"
>Scheherazade yells, "WE DRINK WITH THEE!"
>Pan turns to the assemblage and bellows, "WHO DRINKS WITH ME?"
>Scheherazade yells, "WE DRINK WITH THEE!"
>Areseon yells, "WE DRINK WITH THEE"
>A bunch of satyrs and maenads enter and begin dancing and frolicking in a lusty manner, satyrs casting rose petals and perfumes among the crowd. The maenads bearing chalices of meas with which they share with all and encourage you to join the dance!
>Llorien says, "We DRink with THEE"
>Vaage says, "i'll drink to that"
>Trinta exclaims, "i drink with thee!"
>Scheherazade yells, "HAIL TO PAN!!!"
>Llorien exclaims, "Hail PAN!"
>Scheherazade recites:

"Pan is all and all is pan
Come, oh goat god, come again!

Pan is all and all is pan
Come, oh goat god, come again!

Pan is all and all is pan
Stay within the hearts of man!"

>Scheherazade yells, "HAIL TO PAN!!!"
>Scheherazade bows.

{Travel to Sanctuary of Artemis Brauronia}

[Sanctuary of Artemis Brauronia]
Open to fresh air on three pillared sides, the stoa doesn't have the same peaceful solemnity that reigns in many temples. But it does have an invigorating vitality that seems very apropos for the goddess Artemis. Her sculpted likeness sits on a silver throne near the grey-veined marble wall. The back of the throne had two date palms finely carved onto it. In her right hand she holds a silver bow and a quiver of arrows rests against the side of the seat.
Also here: Apollonius, Areseon, Vaage, Angulus, Heartsong, Maerrie, Swifthawk, Aleister, Lindy, Surana, Posidea, Hyzenthlay, Scheherazade, Trinta, Cydara, Phalo, Greymar, Alydyana, Ingonish, Llorien, Gabit and Goldenmane.
Obvious exits: out.
>Alydyana gets a worshipful look on her face.
>(Alydyana kneels down in reverence to her Goddess. Gracefully she bows her head and begins to chant for a few moments in a soft voice. Finally she lifts her head and gazes up into the sky above her.)
>Alydyana kneels down.
>Alydyana says, "As the earth frees itself from its icy prison of winter we give honor to our cherished gods. Now is the greening, when the fragrance of flowers drift on the night breeze. "
>Alydyana says, "This is the beginning. Life renews itself by the magic of the earth."
>Alydyana says, "Let us walk the earth in friendship, not in dominance. Maiden Goddess Artemis instill in us with the power of this sacred flame a warmth for all living things."
>Alydyana removes a green candle from her red satchel.
>Alydyana puts a green candle on the floor.
>Alydyana lights a green candle.
>(Alydyana takes a moment to gaze into the flame, making certain the candles' flame burns brightly before once again lifting her voice to the Goddess Artemis.)
>Alydyana says, "Show us respect for the your animals and teach us to revere the earth they walk upon. May we never forget."
>Alydyana says, "Accept this offering from we who honor you. Goddess of the hunt, protector of mothers to be."
>The scent of the rich ground and fragrant flowers fills the air.
>Alydyana says, "We ask that you watch over us as the new life of spring comes to the lands around us. Blessed Be."
>Alydyana offers a moon medallion to Artemis, placing the medallion on the ground.
>Alydyana utters a few quiet prayers.
>Alydyana waves her hand over her heart and looks upward.
>Alydyana stands up.
>A green candle flickers with a soft shining glow.
>Alydyana utters a few quiet prayers.

{Travel to Temple of Hermes}

[Temple of Hermes]
Pentelic marble tinged a golden amber surrounds the magnificent statue of Hermes set towards the back of the temple. At thrice the height of man, the seated god seems to glow with divine strength and character. His throne is shaped from a single piece of grey rock, the arms carved like rams' heads. In his right hand he holds a beribboned staff upright.
Also here: Apollonius, Areseon, Vaage, Angulus, Heartsong, Maerrie, Swifthawk, Aleister, Lindy, Posidea, Hyzenthlay, Scheherazade, Trinta, Cydara, Phalo, Greymar, Ingonish, Llorien, Gabit and Goldenmane.
Obvious exits: out.
>Ingonish says, "Ahh"
>Ingonish coughs.
>You suddenly realize that Ingonish is nowhere in sight. You feel a hand take a dinar from your pocket but it's too fast for you to catch. Then you realize you didn't lose anything. What a Joks...erm.
>Ingonish comes out of hiding.
>Ingonish kneels down.
>Ingonish smiles.
>Ingonish makes a donation to the temple of Hermes.
>Ingonish recites:

"Son of Zeus, Messenger of the Gods.
You lead our souls to their resting place
And hold power over our dreams when we sleep"

>Ingonish recites:

"And like a dream, winter comes and falls over us.
So we praise you now, as the dream is lifted and our eyes open onto the world anew."

>Ingonish recites:

"Though some would call you trickster and thief.
Can it not be said that the seasons themselves are the tricks of the earth.
Life is giving onto the earth
and then stolen away.
But the stealing is only a trick
for the life comes back again
and we realize it was never truly gone."

>Ingonish recites:

"Thank you Hermes"

>Ingonish removes a red precision lockpick from his golden-threaded cape.
>Ingonish offers a red precision lockpick to Hermes, placing the lockpick on the ground.
>Hermes says, "May all your locks be easy and only your enemies fall victim to immolation."
>Areseon recites:

"Hermes the Swift
Messenger to the Gods
Keeper of the secrets of Medicine
Take our thanks to Olympus
And bring our hearts joy"

>Ingonish utters a few quiet prayers.
>Ingonish recites:

"I offer to you the greatsest tool of the trickster.
A keen mind"

>Ingonish utters a few quiet prayers.
>Ingonish stands up.


Athens Spring Equinox Procession (page 3)

{Travel to Temple of Aphrodite} [Temple of Aphrodite] Mirrors line every wall of this tiny temple, reflecting and multiplying the image of an exquisite statue of a woman positioned in the center of the room. Carved of pale, translucent pink quartz, the statue almost seems to breathe as the flickering of the candles lighting the room cast a glowing light on the feminine form. A small alcove extends off to the north of the statue. Also here: Apollonius, Areseon, Vaage, Ingonish, Angulus, Heartsong, Gabit, Maerrie, Swifthawk, Aleister, Lindy, Surana, Posidea, Hyzenthlay, Scheherazade, Trinta, Cydara, Phalo, Greymar, Llorien and Goldenmane. Obvious exits: out. >Heartsong peers out. >(Heartsong steps gracefully forward, stepping up to the statue of the lovely goddess Aphrodite.) >Heartsong kneels down. >Heartsong says, "Goddess Aphrodite, we come to honor you and ask your blessing upon Athens and her people." >Heartsong says, "We honor you especially at this special time, the beginning of spring, the season of new love and of the renewal of old love." >Heartsong says, "We also ask that you give us the stength of heart to protect our families and loved ones from harm. Love will always overcome hatred and strife." >Heartsong removes a hair brush from her cloth sack. >Heartsong offers a hair brush to Aphrodite, placing the brush on the ground. >Heartsong utters a few quiet prayers. >You hear Aphrodite mutter to the other gods and goddesses watching, "Well, it's about time!" >Heartsong stands up. >Heartsong removes a white candle from her cloth sack. >Heartsong lights a white candle. >Heartsong puts a white candle on the floor. >Heartsong removes a white candle from her cloth sack. >Heartsong lights a white candle. >Heartsong puts a white candle on the floor. >Heartsong removes a white candle from her cloth sack. >Heartsong lights a white candle. >Heartsong puts a white candle on the floor. >Heartsong removes a white candle from her cloth sack. >Heartsong lights a white candle. >Heartsong puts a white candle on the floor. >Heartsong says, "Goddess Aphrodite, a simple offering I give, a dance for you and a hope that you will accept this dance as it is given....from my heart and all those who love you." >Heartsong smiles and makes a small gesture, suddenly soft music fills the air, seemingly from nowhere. >(Heartsong steps into the circle of light, her body swaying gracefully with each step. The music starts softly and her eyes take on a dreamy, far-away look.) >Heartsong smiles as the music starts to quicken. She raises her arms sinuously from her sides until they are poised above her head, her body still swaying to the beat of the music. >(Heartsong begins to step faster as the music quickens tempo even more, her bare feet becoming a blur as they step to the music.) >(Heartsong spins to the music now, as it becomes a driving beat, her head back and hair flaring out behind her, catching the candle light and gleaming like tiny stars.) >A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow. >(Heartsong continues to turn, faster and faster as the music rages with a primitive beat.) >A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow. >(Heartsong stops suddenly as the music comes to a halt. The only movement is the rising and falling of her chest as she stands as still as the statue behind her, then.....) >A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow. >(Heartsong begins to sway again as the music picks up again, this time softly, with an almost romantic air. ) A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow. >Heartsong smiles as she lowers her arms down to her sides, feet continuing to move in a graceful pattern, almost catlike in her steps. >Heartsong kneels down. >Heartsong says, "Thank you, Oh blessed Queen of the Heart." >Heartsong stands up. >(Heartsong turns and fades into the shadows.) >A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow. >A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow. >Aphrodite smiles smugly and gazed thoughtfully at her mirror. >A white candle flickers with a soft shining glow. {Travel to Pan Fountain} [Athens, Pan Fountain] A white marble statue of the god Pan kicks up his legs in the spray of a small fountain placed at the lower end of this small grassy knoll. The scent of wildflowers brushed by the night breeze fills the air with a heady perfume. An arch formed by the touching branches of two myrtle trees opens the way out of this area that is encircled by a high green hedge. Also here: Apollonius, Areseon, Vaage, Angulus, Heartsong, Maerrie, Swifthawk, Aleister, Lindy, Surana, Posidea, Hyzenthlay, Scheherazade, Trinta, Cydara, Phalo, Greymar, Alydyana, Llorien and Goldenmane. Obvious paths: none. Scheherazade says, "this was another last minute thing so you Pan-handlers won't feel left out" >Scheherazade winks at Llorien. >Scheherazade clears her throat. >Llorien says, "I'd just like to say, thank you to Pan.. I've been blessed by your gifts since I arrived." >Scheherazade recites: "Pan is all, all is pan, Come, oh goat god, come again!" >Scheherazade recites: "Welcome to the Rite of Pan! Let us open our hearts to the Wild - Bring thy offerings and objects to be charged with Energy of life to the altar of the Goat Foot God. We call to the wild wood, we call to Earth, We call to Pan to bless us with his presense!" >A tear runs down Llorien's face. >(Scheherazade gestures toward the altar as drums play in the distance while supplicants make offerings.) >Llorien exclaims, "and Pan, I think that faun went that away!" >Scheherazade recites: "Return to earth oh great god Pan! Come at our call - show Thyself to man! Open the door that hath no key The door of dreams, we call to thee." >Scheherazade recites: "Shephard of the goats on the wild hill way Lead thy flock from darkness to day. Pan is all and all is pan Come, oh goat god, come again!" >Scheherazade recites: "Harken now, for the evil is rent Sense Pan's presence, catch his scent. Pan approached, Pan is nigh With cloven hoof and gleaming eye Each breath he fills with lust and life Carried away from worry and strife Listen now and hear him prance He welcomes us to join the dance!" >Scheherazade recites: "Lord of the wild, lord of the earth Dancing hooves bring joy and mirth Goat foot god come play thy tune Lord of the mountain, love of the moon" >Scheherazade recites: "Pan is all and all is pan Come, oh goat god, come again! Pan is all and all is pan Come, oh goat god, come again!" >Scheherazade recites: "Open thine hearts and you shall see the priest of Pan -" >Pan enters with satyrs and nymphs and yells, "WHO DRINKS WITH ME?" >Scheherazade yells, "WE DRINK WITH THEE!" >Pan approaches Scheherazade and shouts, "WHO DRINKS WITH ME?" >Scheherazade yells, "WE DRINK WITH THEE!" >Pan turns to the assemblage and bellows, "WHO DRINKS WITH ME?" >Scheherazade yells, "WE DRINK WITH THEE!" >Areseon yells, "WE DRINK WITH THEE" >A bunch of satyrs and maenads enter and begin dancing and frolicking in a lusty manner, satyrs casting rose petals and perfumes among the crowd. The maenads bearing chalices of meas with which they share with all and encourage you to join the dance! >Llorien says, "We DRink with THEE" >Vaage says, "i'll drink to that" >Trinta exclaims, "i drink with thee!" >Scheherazade yells, "HAIL TO PAN!!!" >Llorien exclaims, "Hail PAN!" >Scheherazade recites: "Pan is all and all is pan Come, oh goat god, come again! Pan is all and all is pan Come, oh goat god, come again! Pan is all and all is pan Stay within the hearts of man!" >Scheherazade yells, "HAIL TO PAN!!!" >Scheherazade bows. {Travel to Sanctuary of Artemis Brauronia} [Sanctuary of Artemis Brauronia] Open to fresh air on three pillared sides, the stoa doesn't have the same peaceful solemnity that reigns in many temples. But it does have an invigorating vitality that seems very apropos for the goddess Artemis. Her sculpted likeness sits on a silver throne near the grey-veined marble wall. The back of the throne had two date palms finely carved onto it. In her right hand she holds a silver bow and a quiver of arrows rests against the side of the seat. Also here: Apollonius, Areseon, Vaage, Angulus, Heartsong, Maerrie, Swifthawk, Aleister, Lindy, Surana, Posidea, Hyzenthlay, Scheherazade, Trinta, Cydara, Phalo, Greymar, Alydyana, Ingonish, Llorien, Gabit and Goldenmane. Obvious exits: out. >Alydyana gets a worshipful look on her face. >(Alydyana kneels down in reverence to her Goddess. Gracefully she bows her head and begins to chant for a few moments in a soft voice. Finally she lifts her head and gazes up into the sky above her.) >Alydyana kneels down. >Alydyana says, "As the earth frees itself from its icy prison of winter we give honor to our cherished gods. Now is the greening, when the fragrance of flowers drift on the night breeze. " >Alydyana says, "This is the beginning. Life renews itself by the magic of the earth." >Alydyana says, "Let us walk the earth in friendship, not in dominance. Maiden Goddess Artemis instill in us with the power of this sacred flame a warmth for all living things." >Alydyana removes a green candle from her red satchel. >Alydyana puts a green candle on the floor. >Alydyana lights a green candle. >(Alydyana takes a moment to gaze into the flame, making certain the candles' flame burns brightly before once again lifting her voice to the Goddess Artemis.) >Alydyana says, "Show us respect for the your animals and teach us to revere the earth they walk upon. May we never forget." >Alydyana says, "Accept this offering from we who honor you. Goddess of the hunt, protector of mothers to be." >The scent of the rich ground and fragrant flowers fills the air. >Alydyana says, "We ask that you watch over us as the new life of spring comes to the lands around us. Blessed Be." >Alydyana offers a moon medallion to Artemis, placing the medallion on the ground. >Alydyana utters a few quiet prayers. >Alydyana waves her hand over her heart and looks upward. >Alydyana stands up. >A green candle flickers with a soft shining glow. >Alydyana utters a few quiet prayers. {Travel to Temple of Hermes} [Temple of Hermes] Pentelic marble tinged a golden amber surrounds the magnificent statue of Hermes set towards the back of the temple. At thrice the height of man, the seated god seems to glow with divine strength and character. His throne is shaped from a single piece of grey rock, the arms carved like rams' heads. In his right hand he holds a beribboned staff upright. Also here: Apollonius, Areseon, Vaage, Angulus, Heartsong, Maerrie, Swifthawk, Aleister, Lindy, Posidea, Hyzenthlay, Scheherazade, Trinta, Cydara, Phalo, Greymar, Ingonish, Llorien, Gabit and Goldenmane. Obvious exits: out. >Ingonish says, "Ahh" >Ingonish coughs. >You suddenly realize that Ingonish is nowhere in sight. You feel a hand take a dinar from your pocket but it's too fast for you to catch. Then you realize you didn't lose anything. What a Joks...erm. >Ingonish comes out of hiding. >Ingonish kneels down. >Ingonish smiles. >Ingonish makes a donation to the temple of Hermes. >Ingonish recites: "Son of Zeus, Messenger of the Gods. You lead our souls to their resting place And hold power over our dreams when we sleep" >Ingonish recites: "And like a dream, winter comes and falls over us. So we praise you now, as the dream is lifted and our eyes open onto the world anew." >Ingonish recites: "Though some would call you trickster and thief. Can it not be said that the seasons themselves are the tricks of the earth. Life is giving onto the earth and then stolen away. But the stealing is only a trick for the life comes back again and we realize it was never truly gone." >Ingonish recites: "Thank you Hermes" >Ingonish removes a red precision lockpick from his golden-threaded cape. >Ingonish offers a red precision lockpick to Hermes, placing the lockpick on the ground. >Hermes says, "May all your locks be easy and only your enemies fall victim to immolation." >Areseon recites: "Hermes the Swift Messenger to the Gods Keeper of the secrets of Medicine Take our thanks to Olympus And bring our hearts joy" >Ingonish utters a few quiet prayers. >Ingonish recites: "I offer to you the greatsest tool of the trickster. A keen mind" >Ingonish utters a few quiet prayers. >Ingonish stands up.


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