High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says, "All right."

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says, "Just, for safe measure. Please be respectful of the Tower."

Ryylaet nods his head emphatically.

With a wistful look on his face, Ryylaet touches a symbol of a crescent moon.
You follow High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster ether to courtyard.

Fayneix nods his head emphatically.

*following*

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says, "Gentle Luna, May the waters of your kindness wash away the past and water the roots we plant here today."

As it is released with a quiet grinding, Ryylaet carefully lifts a chalice of beaten silver and white pearls from the marble block.

*following*

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says, "Fair Selene, help us to sweep away our sins and transgressions, that we may grow into the fullness of your wisdom and grace."

Softly glowing with moonlight, a long, stout broom of ancient ash rises out of the recess and into Ryylaet's hands.

Ryylaet nods his head emphatically.

*following*

Ryylaet nods his head emphatically.

Ryylaet drops a palm sigil.

Ryylaet drops a large elegant compendium.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says, "To follow along, refer to page 28 in the compendium."

Grasping the broom firmly by the shaft, Ryylaet moves to the centre of the area and begins sweeping, moving outwards in a spiral motion.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster steps within the pentacle, stopping at the easternmost point, and directs his words to Fayneix.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says to Fayneix, "Breathe deeply of the air around us, that you may be inspired to proceed forward from this point onward."

Fayneix takes a deep breath, his very skin seeming to glow with a healthy vitality.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster steps to the southern portion of the pentacle and places a small white candle on the ground, then lights it.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says to Fayneix, "Feel the warmth of the fire, that it may banish the chill and darkness of shadows."

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster moves to the western curve and raises the chalice to shoulder-height. He then turns to Fayneix.

A pentacle etched on black slate shimmers slightly before disappearing.

Ryylaet's eyes widen slightly and the corner of his right eye starts to tic uncontrollably.

"Ummmm," Fayneix says uncertainly.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says, "A moment, bit of a hitch.."

Fayneix says, "Was that supposed to happen?"

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says, "Stern Albion, empower our actions with your wisdom, let us cleanse your followers and help them shine anew."

Shimmering into view, a black slate circle etched with a pentacle descends from above, slowly falling to settle atop the grassy mound.

Ryylaet's mouth turns up as his face breaks into a smile.

Ryylaet coughs softly.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says, "My apologies."

The ghost of a smile passes fleetingly across Fayneix's lips.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says, "As I've said, this ritual is rusty."

Ryylaet tugs his chin thoughtfully.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says, "Moving on.."

Silver Font, Xiran L'Eternae, of Wilder Winter mimics a wood nymph, waggling a finger in censure at a pentacle.

Lynn's eyes sparkle with amusement at Xiran.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster pours the cleansing liquid from the chalice onto Fayneix's brow.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says to Fayneix, "Receive the cleansing of the water, that it may wash away any impurities."

Fayneix's skin loses all embellishments, while still retaining it's pale colour.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster places the now empty chalice at Fayneix's feet, and steps to the north.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster kneels, lowers his head, and places a hand upon the ground.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says to Fayneix, "Feel the support of the earth beneath you, that it may always give you a steadfast foundation."

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster stands up straight, and raises his hands skyward.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says, "Mother Moon, I call upon thee!""

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says, "Luna, First of Maidens, grant us the light of youth and open the way to forgiveness of the past."

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says, "Mother Moon, I call upon thee!"

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says, "Selene, First of Mothers, grant us the light of maturity and allow a soothing for the soul to find comfort in the present."

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says, "Mother Moon, I call upon thee!"

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says, "Albion, First of Crones, grant us the light of age and bestow both wisdom and clarity of mind to walk the path of the future."

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster drops his arms and bows his head in silent reverence. After a moment, he raises his head again, glancing upward.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says, "Mother Moon, thrice now have I called upon thee, and beseeched thy aid."

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says, "With forgiveness, succor, and wisdom may thy light fill Fayneix. Mother Moon, let your pale fire cleanse his body, soul, and mind of any past actions, speech, or thoughts that he seeks release from."

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says, "Three in one, Mother Moon, grant us that pale fire of purification on behalf of Fayneix!"

Bright radiance fills the sky above the forest as pale moonlight covers Moondance Tower and silvery flames pour down from the Moon herself. A large, fiery pillar flares up towards the sky.

Great gouts of silvery flame pour down from the Moon above, striking the centre of the jet-black pentacle. The flame forms a large pillar, flaring up and outwards until settled. Eddies of argent fire swirl inward, burning and consume the very air around them.

Fayneix's eyes fill with a silver light, a gasp escaping from his lips, as he takes a step backwards, his hand on his solar plexus.

Xiran links hands with you and the other members of the coven, forming a sacred circle.

You join Xiran in a ceremony to bless this location to Spirit Moon. Soft silvery light suddenly sparkles through the air.

Ryylaet nods his head sagely.

Gazing to the heavens with arms spread wide, Ryylaet sings a soft song of the Moon and turns into his own slow dance, following the bewitching melody of moonlight.

Fayneix steps woozily, uncertain in his movements.

Gazing to the heavens with arms spread wide, Xiran sings a soft song of the Moon and turns into her own slow dance, following the bewitching melody of moonlight.

Gazing to the heavens with arms spread wide, Lynn sings a soft song of the Moon and turns into her own slow dance, following the bewitching melody of moonlight.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says to Fayneix, "If you carry any burdens from the past, let them be gone from you."

Fayneix gasps loudly, his small frame filled with silvery light.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says, "Thank you, Mother Moon, for your gift to us beneath your light this day."

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says to Fayneix, "It is done."

Xiran's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster picks up the chalice from the ground, and stows it away, along with the ashen broom.

Fayneix collapses into a small pile on the floor, small beads of sweat visible on his face.

Xiran lays a hand on the forehead of Fayneix, who glows with a sparkling silver light.

You clap your hands together merrily.

Lynn lays a hand on the forehead of Fayneix, who glows with a sparkling silver light.

Blinking his eyes slowly, Fayneix says, "Wh...what happened? All I remember is...it is done."

Ryylaet flashes Fayneix a joyous smile.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says to Fayneix, "By Mother Moon's grace, wisdom, and power, you have had the Taint cleansed from your body and soul."

Fayneix closes his eyes, his breathing too irregular to be sleeping.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says to Fayneix, "I am now to escort you to Mother, if you are ready."

Fayneix says, "I feel...so weak..."

Xiran bows her head and closes her eyes, radiating a brilliant healing aura.

Xiran briefly touches two fingers to Fayneix's forehead, and the glow of a healing aura shifts to him.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says, "Maybe that will help?"

Fayneix eats a platter of spicy stuffed eggs with obvious gusto.

Fayneix says, "That's better..."

You nod your head emphatically.

You see the following people here:
Lasariya, Aramel, Ryylaet, Fayneix, Xiran, Anita, Lynn, Qistrel, Lehki

Silver Font, Xiran L'Eternae, of Wilder Winter hides a grin behind one hand.

Fayneix slowly rises to his feet, hand on Xiran's shoulder to steady himself.

Xiran pats Fayneix in a friendly manner.

High Wisdom Ryylaet Talnara, the Taskmaster says, "All right then. Let's get you to Eritheyl, so he can decide what is next for you."