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. "Here's the story
you tell them. Soth was furious because the Kingpriest was
about to make public the knight's dalliances with that elven
trollop of his. Make that clear. Oh, and throw in that bit
about him murdering his first wife. That always goes over -
"
"Shush, someone's wanting a blessing."
A young woman, carrying a baby, was hovering timidly
on the outskirts of the group. The Revered Son glanced
about, saw the woman, and smiled at her benignly.
"Come closer. What may I do for you, Daughter?"
"Pardon me for disturbing you, Revered Son," the
woman said, with a blush, "but I heard you speak at the
temple yesterday, and I'm confused."
"I'll do my best to help you understand, Daughter," said
the Revered Son humbly. "What do you find confusing?"
"I have always prayed to Paladine, but you say we're not
to pray to him or any of the other gods. We're to pray to the
Kingpriest?"
"Yes, Daughter. When the wicked Queen of Evil
attacked the world, the other gods fled in terror. The
Kingpriest alone had the courage to stand and fight her, just
as did Huma, long ago. The Kingpriest fights her today, on
the heavenly plane. He needs your prayers, Daughter, to aid
him in his struggles."
"And that's why we must drive out the kender and the
elves - "
"And all those whose disbelief come to the aid of the
Powers bf Darkness."
"I understand now. Thank you, Revered Son." The
young woman curtseyed.
The Revered Son laid his hand upon her head, and upon
her child's
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