Jadewarrior Family/Evalynn/Joining the church

Joining the Church of Ibladesh:

Evalynn couldn't stop smiling as she curled her long brunette hair. And stepped into her favorite green dress. She knew today was a special day. She had felt the loving guidance of someone watching over her all her life.  It was because of this feeling that she had grown into a lady with a cheerful disposition and a heart full of compassion.      

When she was visited by the benevolent priest Isadore, Evalynn couldn't begin to describe the feeling that over came her. It was almost as if two loving sets of arms like that of a father and mother where suddenly wrapped around her waist filling her with such overwhelming love and radiance. And when he had mentioned Ramsus she had again felt that loving warmth wash over her as her heart was filled with courage. And when he mentioned Teresa the noble goddess of wisdom, Evalynn felt her mind awaken as if a door was suddenly opened and a path set before her shinning with radiant light.   After Isadore had left she had felt compelled to travel to the capital so she could visit one of the great temples and express her love and devotion

After spending quite some time in the temple of Ibladesh Evalynn felt that her pilgrimage had come to an end. She had a better understanding of her place in this world and the knowledge that she had a purpose and she felt the love and guidance of Tersea and Ramsus guiding her on her path. She finished writing the letter she had been working on and carefully sealed it. She would find someone to send the letter to the church elders before she left the temple. Then she softly kneeled before the great gods and whispered a prayer of gratitude and thanks to the Four Great and Beloved Gods before leaving the temple.

Dearest Elders,        

There are no words to express the things I have learned and felt these past days. I felt completely separated from the world as I was caught up in listening to your sermons and learning as much as I could about the Great and Wonderful Four.         

As I have searched and pondered, prayed and reflected I have constantly felt a warmth and a confirmation in my heart. I feel that hard times are coming apon us and I trust and know that Our Beloved Gods will be instrumental in guiding us through these times. I wish so much to serve the great and beloved Tersea and I know ultimately she is guiding me on the path before me as she has been guiding me unseen my entire life.         

It has been impressed apon my heart that I will also have to pick up my sword and fight in these coming days. And how can I not when I know Ramsus is our guide. May you be forever blessed for your service to these great Gods and for bringing me into the fold. May Ramsus guide us, may Sartan strengthen your arm, may Tersea lead you to glory and may Kokini smile upon you.

"Sister Evalynn,        

I'm truly happy to hear that you find comfort in our holy prayers and that you feel the calling to serve all-charming Tersea. She blesses our traders with wisdom and fortune, but she also smiles upon those who are willing to take the sword in order to protect our wealth.        

May the noble goddess of trade and economics bless you with wisdom and abundance.

For Tersea, 

Aeolus Ironsun  Elder Saint of Tersea of Church of Ibladesh, Marshal of the Army of Ramsus Protectors"

Evalynn smiled as the carrier handed her the letter. A letter today she was surprised. Who could of sent it she wondered. She read the letter from Aeolus and her smile grew. Did this mean what she hoped. She was going to be initiated as a follower of Tersea in the church? Recently her life had taken a sudden unexpected turn when she was offered a small break from working in the army to purchase a couple of caravans and travel to help move food during the coming harvests. She felt that this opportunity was a blessing from the noble and great Tersea.  She barely Knew Elder Ironsun but she had developed a great respect and appreciation for the amazing man that he was. And was ever grateful for his kindness and friendship. Walking to the small desk in the room she was staying in she sat down and pulled out her bottle of ink to reply.

"All day a melody kept running through Evalynn's mind. She had received word of the recent battles and her heart was full of glad tidings as she entered the beautiful temple grounds in Itor Boss. As she walked towards the door her heart was so full she found herself unable to keep from singing. Her voice seemed to carry with the wind a reverant melody...

"Twas not many a night ago, The land was wrought by foes.

Some noblemen went running while brave men swung heavy blows.

Today we praise our Gods. For victories against all odds.

we lift our hearts and minds, "Thank you benevolent Gods!"

Ramsus we thank you for the courage to see us thru.

Sartan we thank you, for honor that rang true.

Kokini we thank you for keen eyes you construe.

And all charming Tersea, for your divine wisdom we thank you."

After she finished singing. She quietly enterd the temple where she would kneel before the great Gods. Her eyes closed as she prayed. Unloading her heart and inner thoughts to the Gods who watched over the great land of Ibladesh."