Apparition of Borelean Strathelar (Eibhil)

Lore & Dialog
* Part 1: Apparition of Lady Daenerah says, "You summoned me, Your Highness?" Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "I did, Lady Daenerah" Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "It has become increasingly dangerous to store these copies of the Book here." Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "We have decided it is best if they are hidden far from the castle at this point." Borelean hands Lady Daenerah a rolled parchment. Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "We have decided it is best if they are hidden far from the castle at this point." Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "Have all the books moved to that location, and make sure all further tomes are sent there as well." Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "And, Lady Daenerah, speak of this to no one." Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "The less opportunities the enemy has to hear of the Book's true location, the less likely they are to try to retrieve all of these copies." Apparition of Lady Daenerah says, "As you wish, Your Highness. It will be done."

* Part 2: Borelean pours through copies of the Book, looking for something. Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "It has to be here somewhere, it just has to be..." Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "There just has to be a way in these copies to bring my wife back..." A whisper of a female voice echoes through the room, "Seek the path, my love. You will find the way to me." Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "I will not lose you, my love. No death in Dereth is permanent.  There has to be a way..."

* Part 3: Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "Why can't I find it?" Borelean pours through book after book, lines of desperation etched deeply into his face. A whisper of a female voice echoes through the room, "You will find the path, my love. You will find your way to me." echoes through the room, "Seek the path, my love. You will find the way to me. Do not lose hope." Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "With all of the powers in this world, there has to be a way to make this work..." Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "Bah! These copies are useless. I must find the Book itself.  I *need* the Book of Eibhil itself!" A seductive female voice echoes in your mind, "You have called to me, by despair and blood, and I have come. If you will pay my price and learn my secrets, that which you seek can be returned to you.  But, with all your soul, you must desire this above all else, and you must be willing to do all that must be done.  The road is long, but all things are achievable." Borelean looks around the room, fear and hope both showing on his worn features. Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "I could get her back? Bring her back to life?" A seductive female voice echoes in your mind, "That and more, my love. That and much more."

* Part 4: Borelean stares intently at the Book of Eibhil, seeming deep in thought. Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "There has to be some way to perform this ritual without sacrificing another's life. There has to be." A seductive female voice echoes in your mind, "Without the spark of a fading spirit, her own spirit will be weakened, likely to the point where she cannot be revived. Would you let such a simple fear hold you back?  What is the cost of one spirit compared to the return of your beloved wife?" Borelean thinks for a moment, seeming conflicted. Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "No. There must be another way. What if several each gave of themselves willingly?  From what you've said, the life energy needed for this ritual need not come from a single spirit." A seductive female voice echoes in your mind, "You would offer willing sacrifice? From several, as opposed to the totality of one? Very well, but each must swear by blood and spirit to me, and to me alone. Only then will there be enough power to attempt this." Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "It shall be done. I'll spread the word to my closest Knights and her Handmaidens. All will be sworn to secrecy, and those who volunteer willingly will join in the ritual." You hear a whisper in your mind that Borelean does not seem to hear, "It is unorthodox, but done properly, and I will get to feast on the spirits of many. These fools know not what they offer, nor the totality of their price."

* Part 5: Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "So many have answered the call, so many have come. With so many volunteers, the cost to each should be small.  This will work." A seductive female voice echoes in your mind, "Yes, my love. Each will only have to offer a small shard of their spirit into the ritual itself." Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "All have sworn to you, by blood and spirit, as you asked. Let's do this." The Book begins to glow more brightly, and a chant fills your mind, seeming to echo off the walls. After a moment, a red light begins to slowly emanate from Hoshino Kei's body. As the light slowly grows in intensity, the chanting grows louder, and voices seem to join in, until it seems an entire chorus is calling her back. Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "Rise, My love! Come back to me!" With a loud crack, a new body forms over the old. Apparition of Hoshino Kei says, "You have called to me, from beyond the depths, and I have come." Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "My love? Is that you?" Apparition of Hoshino Kei says, "Of course, my love. Who else would come to such a summons?" As the ritual winds down, a strange coldness begins to radiate from Hoshino Kei. Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "What's wrong?" Borelean reaches out, but stops when he feels the cold radiating from Hoshino Kei. Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "You told me I could bring her back! What did you do to her!" An amused, mocking female voice echoes in your mind, "Foolish boy. I told her you could get her back, and you have.  I never said I would return her to life." An amused, mocking female voice echoes in your mind, "She is to be my new Avatar in this world, and I have you to thank for wakening her. Moreso, thank you for all of these fine sacrifices. I will enjoy them slowly, and leave you for last, my love." Apparition of Hoshino Kei says, "Well done, indeed, my love. I have returned, and the strength of the Book flows through me. There is so much to do, and you have so little time." Apparition of Hoshino Kei says, "Until then, be well my love, and know that I will always be watching you." Apparition of Borelean Strathelar says, "NO!!!"