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MajinYajuu
10-13-2004, 02:26 PM
This here is a place for all those that have lost their way & need to find the path once again.

Kawaii Shuichi
10-14-2004, 12:41 AM
Umm....where am I again?

MajinYajuu
10-14-2004, 04:29 AM
*hangs sign out the front*
Please don't come here to spam

Soldier of God
10-23-2004, 06:29 AM
(walks in to the place)
Is there anywhere i can stay? I have had a very long journey and i need some rest and some peace in my life. For my path is littered with chaos and death.

Haruko_san
10-23-2004, 07:24 AM
Angelique: Hello?

Kawaii Shuichi
10-23-2004, 04:43 PM
*turns to yajuu san and cocks an eyebrow*
Excuse me sir, but I am not spamming.
You said this is for those that have lost there way in which I have, so was wondering where I currently am at.
It has been a long day. Do you know of somewhere that I can rest?

Sei Akujin
10-24-2004, 01:50 AM
You are at place where warriors and people who have lost hope hope and their way in life.........not the way home :swe: Neo Clydus is here for that reason.........to find inner peace. And I have come here....for the same reason.........

Soldier of God
10-24-2004, 06:58 AM
Thanks for your hospitality. Do you think in a while you and i could talk about this place and our situations? But for now, do u happen 2 have any food?

Haruko_san
10-24-2004, 07:03 AM
Food sounds good... I need to sit down... I've been on my feet all day... I really should have just flown here...
*I pull up a chair to sit in...*

Sei Akujin
10-24-2004, 07:07 AM
Well I am a priest here....sort of...........I help out anyway............what would you like to eat? ^_^

Haruko_san
10-24-2004, 07:13 AM
What have you got?

Sei Akujin
10-24-2004, 07:16 AM
Well um...........Yajuu has a menu............I guess I can take a looksy at what is on it^^I know one thing that is on it^^Hamburgers^^

Soldier of God
10-24-2004, 07:31 AM
that sounds good
(goes over and sits in a chair by the table)
its been a long time since i have had a good meal. I thank you very much. Anything i can do to repay you, just ask it.

Sei Akujin
10-24-2004, 07:35 AM
No need^_^It might take a bit............please feel free to talk to the guests or explore the place^^

Haruko_san
10-24-2004, 07:36 AM
I have a Hamburger... that's fine with me...

Sei Akujin
10-24-2004, 07:40 AM
Well feel free to do whatever til then^^I cook the food^^But you can help if you wish^^

Haruko_san
10-24-2004, 07:50 AM
I'll help... I like to help...

Sei Akujin
10-24-2004, 07:59 AM
Ok..........come with me then^^

Haruko_san
10-24-2004, 08:03 AM
*I follow Blade?*
Occ: who are you here?

Sei Akujin
10-24-2004, 08:09 AM
Ooc: Saint Evil or Blade

Haruko_san
10-24-2004, 08:11 AM
So what do you want me to do?

MajinYajuu
10-25-2004, 12:33 PM
You are at place where warriors and people who have lost hope hope and their way in life.........not the way home :swe: Neo Clydus is here for that reason.........to find inner peace. And I have come here....for the same reason.........

My associate, Saint Evil, was correct here. This is a place for those that need to find themselves. Here they can stay until they feel they have done so or until such time they feel they are ready to move on.

Sei Akujin
10-26-2004, 02:37 AM
In other words you will have to leave, Kawaii^^Unless you come back traumatized by the battles you have been in^^

Soldier of God
10-26-2004, 05:28 AM
I think i will walk around the place for a bit. I'll be back in a while... Please take care Angel, you don't know what u mean to me. I hope to find some inner peace while on my walk. See you guys in a bit.

Sei Akujin
10-26-2004, 07:17 AM
Yes dinner will be ready then^^Lets get cooking now^^

Kawaii Shuichi
10-26-2004, 12:55 PM
Would a traumatizing battle with my father last night count?

Oh never mind. I'll come back if need be.

I'm sorry for my ignorance.

*bows respectfully and turns and walks out*

Sei Akujin
10-30-2004, 05:36 AM
(Walks into kitchen and start preparing ingrdiants)

MajinYajuu
10-30-2004, 08:29 AM
Although we may be the lost & the damned, we have a very extencive range in our kitchen

Haruko_san
10-30-2004, 11:02 PM
That's good cuz I'm not much of a cook....

Sei Akujin
10-31-2004, 12:52 AM
Actually I am a good cook...........so I do a lot of the cooking.............well everything is ready for the grill..............can you flip burgers,Angelique, while I cut potatoes?

Haruko_san
10-31-2004, 12:54 AM
okay... I guess...
*Grabs a spatula... Whacks Blade on the rear...*
Mwa hahahahahahahahaha!

Sei Akujin
10-31-2004, 12:58 AM
Um.............. :oops:(starts cutting potatoes)

Haruko_san
10-31-2004, 03:45 AM
*Evil grin... I fight my naughty side and flip burgers...*
So Blade what do you do for a living?

MajinYajuu
10-31-2004, 04:34 AM
Ok you two, this is a place for soul searching, it is ment to be quiet. I don't mind you having fun, but I can hear you from the front of the building.

* returns to the foyer & starts to light candles, one for each lost soul who dwell in side*

spike
10-31-2004, 04:39 AM
*walks in* hi. i am lost. am i at the sanctum of the lost & the damned?

Sei Akujin
10-31-2004, 04:46 AM
Aside from Demon slaying, I work here^_^(I whisper)

MajinYajuu
10-31-2004, 04:50 AM
Yes this is a place for those whio have lost their way in life to come & find them selves again

spike
10-31-2004, 04:54 AM
do you mind if i stay here for a while? i need to find myself.

Haruko_san
10-31-2004, 04:56 AM
I don't exactly know what I do...
*Also whispering...*

Sei Akujin
10-31-2004, 04:58 AM
What do you want to do?(whispering)

MajinYajuu
10-31-2004, 04:59 AM
No worries, exuces me for a momment

*walks to the back of the building again*

Ok you don't need to be sooooo quiet....ug..nm just do what ever

Sei Akujin
10-31-2004, 05:01 AM
Oh ok........

Haruko_san
11-01-2004, 10:50 PM
*Eats a burger...*
Yum... they're done!

MajinYajuu
11-02-2004, 12:22 AM
ok lets see how good you two can cook.....*takes a tentative bite*....not bad, I've had better but not bad

Soldier of God
11-03-2004, 05:28 AM
(walks down the hallway and turns right at the last door)
oh... this is a shrine for lost people. I'm soo sorry. I don't deserve to live without you, but no matter what i cant die. is it because things aren't finished?
(falls to his knees and begins to cry)

Sei Akujin
11-03-2004, 05:39 AM
Hey do you guys hear something?

Haruko_san
11-03-2004, 06:38 AM
huh? What is that?
*I turn toward the noise*

MajinYajuu
11-03-2004, 10:10 AM
Oh sorry that was me :oops: I had beans for lunch

Sei Akujin
11-03-2004, 11:55 AM
O_O Oh boy...............LMAO............

Soldier of God
11-04-2004, 05:50 AM
(tries to stand up but falls back to his knees)
whats this, you dont want me to leave yet. Am i supposed to stay a little longer?
(begins to hear a woman's voice humming)
no, that can't be!!!

Sei Akujin
11-07-2004, 06:39 PM
I heard something else...............humming...........

Soldier of God
11-09-2004, 05:30 AM
(looks up and sees a woman before him)
No, you died. Im sorry I didn't get there in time. I promised and yet i failed you. I have been living my life in chaos and i want to die to be with you, but i just can't die. I'm lost what should I do?

(the woman then speaks)
You must begin a long journey to the north, seek out the land of life and also the land of the dead. Find both of the talismans then go to the mountains of Jannak and place the talismans on the holy shrine. And then, there, you may find the answer you seek. I'll see you there.

(the woman begins to fade away and i speak out to her)
Please Lucrecia don't go, i love you....

(before he can finish she disappears)

(I get up crying tears of blood)
I know others heard that as well as I did. I wonder will any of them join me, or shall I travel alone?

(gets up and goes back to the dining room)
Did you all hear what was just said?

Sei Akujin
11-09-2004, 05:32 AM
I heard it all..............you need someone to to accompany you............well I can do it if Yajuu will let me go...........

MajinYajuu
11-09-2004, 09:03 AM
*standing in doorway*
I also heard it all, go if you wish I am not one to hold you here. you are all free to come & go as you please.

MajinYajuu
11-11-2004, 04:57 AM
*Goes to the candle racks & lights but a single candle*

This is for all the souls who we have lost from this world, let them be remembered on this day

Haruko_san
11-11-2004, 05:20 AM
I wanna come with you guys too!

Sei Akujin
11-11-2004, 05:23 AM
(Begins to drool..........)

Of course............

Haruko_san
11-11-2004, 05:26 AM
YAY! I'm so tired of traveling alone...

MajinYajuu
11-11-2004, 05:35 AM
Well it looks like I'll be keeping an eye on this place

No one
11-11-2004, 02:08 PM
Comes from out of nowhere.
I'll join you.
The voices tone is so familiar to Neo.
But he can't put his finger on it.

Soldier of God
11-12-2004, 04:37 AM
thank you all for joining me. now are you all sure you wanna go this will be a long journey, and nothing will be safe. If you still wanna go, we will leave tomorrow morning, gateher all the stuff you need and meet me at the entrance.

(turns to Blackheart)
hello friend, i was wondering when you would finally catch up to me. Well this will be fun. It is time for Chaos X to come out and begin his journey once again. You know what i mean right?

White Mage
11-16-2004, 10:16 PM
*wanders in to Temple*

*looks around*

*runs over to a statue and kneels*

I am so sorry Dad,
I meant to come sooner, but my duties are never ending...

I only found this place by acident...

*Sits down and starts silently praying*

*Gets up and walks into the Primilage of this temple*

If I can't even come to greet my father,
than I shall take my Primilage course early...
Even if it means for it to take months...

*Walks in and starts finding magic sphere's*

Sei Akujin
11-17-2004, 02:59 AM
More people seeking quests? I see..........

MajinYajuu
11-17-2004, 11:56 AM
You may take whatever supplies you need from here, but I must stay behind to do my duties here

Soldier of God
11-25-2004, 06:38 AM
(is waiting at the door to the sanctuary)
hmm, they should be getting here soon.
(now I speak loud so that all can hear)
okay those who are going on the journey with me, please come to the entrance it is time to go.
(waits for everyone to show up)

Haruko_san
11-27-2004, 06:14 AM
*I wonder down to where Neo Clydus is...*
Hello... where exactly are we going again?

Soldier of God
11-29-2004, 05:55 AM
on a journey that will take us a very long time. our final and end destination will be the mountains of the Janaak or the Mountains of the Dead. anything else you wanna know before we all go?

MajinYajuu
12-27-2004, 11:43 AM
If you ever need anything just send a messenger

frank
12-28-2004, 05:03 AM
*enter the tired mage*

"What ho, good folk? A quest you say. Filled and fraught with danger, dirks, and devils? Count me in, name the price. I would off to see these mountains"

Soldier of God
12-28-2004, 07:12 AM
(turns to Frank)
Price, price you say. You have to have money to go. What kind of being are you. Have you no honor or courage. But if you must have a price then my death is what you might gain. What say you to that?

frank
01-03-2005, 05:31 AM
Nay, good sir. Your life I would not seek no want. Your valor yes. Of courage and honor : am I not here?. *turns to all* I stand before all of you ofering my gifts--both honor and courage to see me and thee trough the trials ahead. *to Neo Ckydus*
You good sir may ask the manner of my being. But is it not clear? Mage I be, with some good powers.

Some say warlock, too, but I leave that judgement to those who need and use my gifts. For gifts they be. I will these trade for price, how do you say?

Soldier of God
01-06-2005, 06:09 AM
I am sorry good sir, for I was mistaken about you. Yes I accept your offer, please come with us your powers and your gifts. That is all you need to bring anyway. Now sir, if you need anything name it now and it shall be yours. we must be heading off soon.

frank
01-06-2005, 07:10 AM
Indeed. *to Neo Clydus* Your apology well offered and well recieved--the matter done and over. Your kind offer to fill my needs is most generous but they are few.

A meal, a moment's rest, an introduction to the company here, will suffice for now. If these are granted, my need is satisfied with many thanks.

I am well-provisioned for a lengthy and dangerous trek. Enough, at any rate, to satisfy my body's hunger and the safety of my soul's endangerment with ample to be shared as may be asked or needed. *bowing a most courteous bow to all.*

Soldier of God
01-07-2005, 05:32 AM
(bows to frank)
I am most gracious of your acceptance. Now to answer your questions. For the first one, I have some food or you can go into the ding hall here. We can accompany you if you like. For the second, you can have that now and after you eat, but we must leave by noon tomorrow at the very latest. For the third, I think it will be the three of us. Though others may joins us later on, but of that im not sure. I hope my answers were satisfactory.
(walks over to Haruko and grabs her hand)
Is there anything that you need angel?

frank
01-08-2005, 09:24 PM
*frank bows to NeoClydus* My thanks, good sir. And so let it be. A meal now in yonder hall, and then a brief but necessary slumber. *Looks at each traveller in turn, giving recognition* It seems I am in the company of some goodly folk, brave each be, and eager for the trek. Tomorrow it shall be good sir. *frank goes to dining hall*

Soldier of God
01-09-2005, 06:54 AM
(begins to pull on Harukos hand)
Come on now love, I don't want to break my word. Ahh, to think I would have had to go on this journey alone. Truly, I thank you all from the bottom of my heart and soul.

frank
01-09-2005, 08:25 AM
*frank stops, hearing the exchange between Neo & Haruko*

A word good sir, with no meaning either to offend or interfere. As fellow travellers would it not be wise if we knew a little bit about each other?

I would know why 'tis necessary, the fair maiden's hand to clasp in such a forceful way?

*bows to Haruko* A thousand pardons my lady, if my question is somewhat blunt. Be you tied to this good sir in such a way that his familiar touch does not offend? Say yes and I shall continue to yon dining hall. Say nay and we may find out more about this matter.

Soldier of God
01-10-2005, 06:29 AM
On, many pardons frank. You see I am her protector and vow to keep her safe. I also have a love for her, so therefore I am double inclined to do what she wishes. But yes I forgot to see if it was right for me to clasp her hand.
(lets go of her hand)
I am truly sorry madam, please forgive my rudeness.
(turns to frank)
Thank you good sir for bringing that to my attention. You are truly a friend to be trusted and rely on. You have my word that I will have your back in battle, if I'm needed just say it and I will be there.

frank
01-11-2005, 04:28 AM
*to Neo Clydus and Haruko san* And I to yours, good sir, and I to yours. Between us both and this good company also, a formidable force I feel we may be.

*to Haruko* My pardon, Lady. I did not know. It would be my wish that as your protector the good sir, that you both accept me as protector thine.

Twould please me great and give my life some great meaning and a noble cause.

*bows a low scraping bow to both*

Soldier of God
01-11-2005, 05:18 AM
And I will be yours as well frank. It would please me greatly if you accept my offer. And now it seems we are unseperable and unbreakable we will surely suceed on this journey. I once again thank you for your support.
(kneels down in front of frank)
May the gods protect you and give you much life and courage.

frank
01-12-2005, 03:34 AM
Arise, good sir. You need not kneel to me. I am but a simple mage. You are well-spoken and that is enough for me. Your fealty I do not need for the bond is there.


As brothers and perhps sisters we shall go forth to meet with courage evey danger which may present.

*frank goes to dining hall* With your pardon sir, I must my hunger slake.

Soldier of God
01-15-2005, 08:30 AM
Well kind sir, I will await your arrival here. So do what you need to then return here. Enjoy your dinner sir.

frank
01-18-2005, 07:27 AM
*frank has returned* *to Neo Clydus* I am returned good sir. Well rested and well fed, and eager for the trek ahead.

What directions have you of me this day?

Soldier of God
01-21-2005, 05:43 AM
Did you see the mountains to the east? We must pass through those and across the valley contained between the mountains. That should take us some weeks. Is there more you need to know? We must wait here for Haruko to return.

frank
01-22-2005, 05:47 AM
*to Neo Clydus* No good sir. For now that 'twill suffice. I will wait with you patiently for the return of the fair damsel, Haruko. *frank begins to arrange his gear for a long and difficult journey*

Soldier of God
04-03-2005, 07:14 AM
*watches as frank goes through his things*
Pardon me good sir, may I ask what that is? It looks old and very valuable.

White Mage
04-23-2005, 06:39 AM
*is still on my own journey*
I hope the Being here isn't too strong....
*walks down the corridor of dreams*
Strange... But i have to do this for father...

diablo-kun
10-01-2005, 07:35 PM
*walks in* "helllllllllooooooo is anyone in here"

frank
10-05-2005, 03:02 AM
"No one has been in these halls, lo these many months"

What would you of this place, good sir?

Tis fraught with unfinished business, great. Broken hearts & dreams,

And tears & torments of the damned."

BrokenWings_Sene
10-17-2005, 10:24 PM
*walks inside and tries to find some one she knows*

frank
10-18-2005, 01:27 AM
*frank sees BrokenWings enter*

"And thee, fair lass, what would you in these halls.? Be ye questing, or simply curious?"

BrokenWings_Sene
11-20-2005, 07:28 PM
'hi frank, I just wondered in here."
*gives a small smile*

frank
11-21-2005, 01:31 AM
"Well now, stay thou wandering for a bit and join me."

"Tis a quiet place, and if you listen with a care, the pipes of Pan you'll hear."

"And, perhaps, as Omar did once say, 'some little talk there was of thee and me....' "

"Come sit by me and tell me what you wish for. A meal, a drink, a tuneful delight? Perhaps the angels dancing, while the songs of Sirens washes pon our ears?"

*frank stands, smiling at BrokenWings, gesturing a silent motion for her to join him at the table.*

*When from nowhere. it would seem, frank's faerie angel Sarah appeared and flew to BrokenWings' shoulder, gving her a gentle angel kiss upon her cheek , and said,*

Please stay, BrokenWings. dear frank seems to be troubled with something, and he won't talk to me. But he will talk to you, I know.

BrokenWings_Sene
11-22-2005, 12:58 AM
"of course Sarah"
*goes and sits by frank*

frank
11-22-2005, 11:54 PM
Oh thank you so much, BrokenWings. You know, every now and then dear frank gets into these very pensive moods and almost won't even talk to me.

But now that you are here, maybe he'll cheer up a little bit.

*angel Sarah flies over to BrokenWings shoulder and sits comfortably preening her wings and doing what angels do best--humming a little tune of happiness.*

"Thank you, BrokenWings, for joining me. Truth be known, it was getting very lonely here, with only my woodland folk t o tell me of their tales. Wouldst have a drink, some wine or cider. Tis from the very best dandelions picked at just the right time and made into a nectar fit for only such as them. They do share with me and they will share with thee, as well."

*now that they are comfortably seated on luxurious pillows that franks caused to make appear, and with their drink and food awaiting their pleasure, frank asks.*

"Tell me a story, BrokenWings. If you don't mind, of course. I suspect that deep within your soul their lies a treasure of some wondrous tales."

"Would'st share one with us?"

Oh that would be so fine. Please? Please?

BrokenWings_Sene
11-23-2005, 12:33 AM
*thinks about what story to tell (really think about it)*

*finaly remembers a story.*

"Ok this is a story from every long ago that some of it is very vivid."

*starts to tell the story almost singing it*

" for as long as the was man, there was also so Demons and Angels of all sorts. Man had been both of them following him around. the angel would try to help him and do good while, the Demon would make the human do all wicked. And many feel in to the Demons hand.

There was a point where God had almost given up hope. Then he made two kingdoms. one in the Sky and one in the deepest pit of the earth.
they where called the Rose and Dark Rose kingdom. each had ten different counties. Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, as the lower kingdoms, and Dragon, Falcon, Panther, Snake, and Wolf.
God named one person to rule each countie in kingdom.

There one to rule each kingom was nither Man, Demon, or Angel. but an Animal. God used a different animal to rule each county.

He made all the animals into humans or he gave them a human form, In which they could change to now and then. And this to some people would make them some sort of Demon but also some type of Man. But He didn't stop there. Here Also gave this cretures wings that of which only an Angel would have. So in turn the rulers of the two kingdoms where nither Man, Demon, Angel. It was something more beautiful then anything or anyone could image.

with every country and kingdom ruled, they had Laws, culture and language. But their way of life was different then well.."
*Sene gives a slight chuckle*

"then the Human, Angel, or Demon. their Language was so increadable that when heard it could only be mistaken by a song.

their cultue was so just and laws where also something to be amased."

*thinks for a minute before going on*

"a land so pure and amasing that no human could ever step foot in it." *thinks for a minute then says "But like I said it all somewhat vivid for me."

frank
12-31-2005, 02:47 AM
*angel faerie had to be the first to tell her.*

That was a wonderful story, BrokenWings. It reminds me of my own world and dear frank's as well, which as you know, is filled with Woodland Folk.


Yes, BrokenWings, that was a wonderful tale indeed. But I still have a question, if you don't mind?

Where we are now, this Earth as it is called--is it part of the story? Is this earth one of the Kingdoms, or even one of the counties?

We have a language that can be close to song. And these humans have virtues, some, and beauty and grace and elegance. They have all the good things of which you told.

But they also have some terrible ways about them. They live in constant conflict between the two.



Yes, Broken Wings, the story you just told sounds just like this nasty planet, in many ways

*frank sips from his goblet and takes a morself of food that was offered by a sprite.*

BrokenWings_Sene
01-18-2006, 11:22 PM
"yeah I guess. I memory is still a little fuzzy so thats all that I was able to put togther. "

frank
01-24-2006, 05:00 AM
So, Brokenwings, let me ask, if you don't mind.

Are you lost upon this planet, or merely wandering through?

Or have you been sent here to right some wrongs.?

All of these I feel about you, but dimly as if you were holding a curtain through which only glimpses could be seen.

Tell us, BrokenWings, thy secrets?

BrokenWings_Sene
01-24-2006, 05:21 PM
*trying to think of what to say if only she knew, lost most of her memory and their only starting to come back. *
'I wish I really knew. much of my memory has been lost. And All my demons are trying to help me remember things. "

frank
01-24-2006, 06:42 PM
Then maybe I have been too harsh in judging your strange companions.

Truth to tell, I did not like them. And one of them I know, doesn't like my Sarah.


But if they are helping you, then I'll thank them.

BrokenWings_Sene
01-31-2006, 11:23 PM
"yeah. by the way which of my demons is the one that doesn't like Sarah?"

frank
01-31-2006, 11:54 PM
Am I wrong, then? They all like Sarah? Or is it that important.

I could have made a mistake.

BrokenWings_Sene
02-01-2006, 12:41 AM
"no just wanted to know. I don't always pay attention to what they do half the time that why I asked."

frank
02-15-2007, 04:30 PM
Well, then, it really isn't all that important. And probablay a mistake on my part.

I tend to distrust demons, generally, and probably too harsh in my opinion of them.

As long as they are well-behaved and trying to help you, that's the important thing.

*frank reaches into his cloak and brings out a locket suspended on a silver chain.*

For you, My Brokenwings. If ever you should need to call, should I be away, just open the locket and a magick genie will come out and find me.

dear frank, how gallant that you would offer this to Sene-chan. I approve.

*frank puts the locket around BrokenWings' neck and admires it.*

Akito-Agito
01-02-2009, 08:53 AM
-wanders in-

-voice on a strange double tone-

-eyepatch not quite on either eye-

-blank stare-

We need to find ourselves. We are lost here. Our souls are merged for now and we know not how to separate. We are lost because of her. Please, help us find her.

-voice takes on a strange chanting tone-

We are lost. She left us here alone. Please, help us find ourselves.

frank
01-08-2009, 11:48 AM
*frank is roused from a deep, deep slumber where he rested for nigh onto a year by a pleading voice.*

*shaking himself awake, he looks to see a stranger, with an oddly made eye patch, but not quite over either eye.*

Somewhat odd, that, he thinks, but the stanger pleads for help. Perhaps here, a way can be found.

"Welcome stranger! these halls have been silent for many a month, but you are welcome. It seems all have deserted me here, and left me and mine as somewhat guardians of this lonely place."

"You are not comfortable, then, as a merged entity, but prefer your separate identities?"

"And who is this her of which you speak?"

"Forgive the questions, but mayhap you will find the answers to that which you seek within yourself."

"Come closer, lass, that I may see thee a bit more clear. Sit, rest, and if you wish, a magickal drink to refresh your wanderings."

*frank introduces himself, gestures to a place at table across from him, and there appears a floating flask and cup, filled with the amber drink.*

momo1415
12-02-2009, 12:10 AM
((oh what the hey im sooo bored lets get this back in business!!))
A young girl comes into the temple after a hard rain storm she cringes at the sound of thunder that makes her whole body shake with fear. "where?...where am i?" she asked outloud her voice echoing off the banisters of the temple