Capitulus Decum: The Haematite Cathedral

Post by **Vardaen** » Thu May 17, 2018 5:19 pm

"There are always rumors of ill tidings among the populace, superstitious lot. Yet I think you mean something greater. I can not think of anything recently, but I do not seek such things, my duty keeps me busy here. Come, I will show you the librarium if you like now."

Post by **ManWithDoor** » Thu May 17, 2018 10:17 pm

The Psyker raises his eyebrow at the claim that this area cannot be infiltrated by the powers of Chaos. Not even Holy Terra itself was safe from such corruption, not during the Horus Heresy, and not now. "Yes, let us retire to the Librarium. In the meantime, I would very much like to hear more about this protective artifact you mentioned."

RorytheRomulan · Post by **RorytheRomulan** » Mon May 21, 2018 1:34 am

"I would like to see it for myself, if we may."

Post by **Vardaen** » Wed May 23, 2018 3:16 pm

"Come, the Librarium is this way." The Abbot lead you about the Gilded Cathedral and take you to the gran Librarium.

Several servo-skulls and a curator-servitor tend to a pair of book cases groaning under the weight of large leather bound tomes. Through a pair of wavy glass doors is a small garden enclosed by high walls. The light from above shines down on what must surely be the only trees in the entire city. Stone benches provide a place to sit as the servitors hold books aloft for careful study. A pair of clerics sit along a wall quitely discussing the contents of an old red leather book.

"This is the Librarium,you will find plenty of knowledge here to research on the planet. I am here to assist you in any way I can. I do ask that you refrain from discussing these matters with the students, however, as their minds are not ready for the horrors Acolytes of the Holy Ordos must face."

Jericus perks up some at the sight of all this holy knowledge.

"Let's get started!" He walks up to a shelf takes a book down, sits in a nearby chair and starts leafing through it.

The abbot comments about the relic, "I am sorry but none may look on it, that is the holy law. There is a shroud that covers a tomb, and within is a weapon for use against the enemy of the God-Emperor, when he deems it necessary it will be a hammer of his righteous fury. Until then it will remain pure and beyond the touch of man."

RorytheRomulan · Post by **RorytheRomulan** » Wed May 23, 2018 7:43 pm

The sister of battle signs the Aquila in silent pardon. "Has the relic been here long?"

She pauses to consider where to start. The information they seek must be among the occult sections. She glances briefly toward the clerics conversing over their book.

Grimbold · Post by **Grimbold** » Fri May 25, 2018 8:29 am

"I will also research in the librarium. Maybe we can find something." Haxtes says in his artificial croaking voice. He looks around to get some sense of where which topics are stored and if there might be some sort of restricted section. Then he starts his research.

Post by **Vardaen** » Fri May 25, 2018 3:51 pm

"It has been here since the cathedral was built, it is ancient as I understand it."

The acolytes present are reading some typical books of the faith, fairly simple and basic texts. Theysit in the seating area, and are in no way in your way.

Jericus cracks his knuckles, "Let us get started."

You begin, the Abbot aids you in showing you the other sections, where certain sorts of books are, he's helpful, eager to please members of the Inquisition. The search begins, everyone offers something to the task, Jericus discovers some interesting passages, while Haxtes is able to quickly eliminate plenty of texts in large groups, Merica translates some holy phrases easier than others. It takes hours, and hours, and some time late in the night, as candles and servo skulls provide you light you have finally come to realization.

Setting out on the center table you have a few items gathered, and are looking over them. Primarily is a scroll listing various holdings of the Eccelsiarchy, and other is a stray passage in an unrelated book with cryptic notes in the margin, the coordinates in the note could match the location described as Holding #120.

RorytheRomulan · Post by **RorytheRomulan** » Fri May 25, 2018 7:18 pm

"We should hear what Abbot Jurutas can tell us about this holding, and what warranted - or warrants - investigation."

Post by **ManWithDoor** » Mon May 28, 2018 9:37 pm

"Interesting. Do we know how long ago this was written? It suggests contacting the Ordos to investigate the activities of this Hekate family. Is this recent, or was there an investigation back when this was recorded? I was not told of anything like that." He taps the scroll thoughtfully. "It would also be useful to know why this place was declared accursed."

Post by **Vardaen** » Tue May 29, 2018 6:19 pm

There is no indication on the age of the notes, it does seem old however, old enough that Abbot Juntas didn't know about it, and that mention of THIS cathedral does not have his name among the clergy in residence. Jericus points out the scribbling on the side margins of another paper, "These seem like geographic coordinates, might be just enough to get us to this Haematite Cathedral."

You call on the Abbot and he returns from his duties elsewhere in the Gilded Cathedral to ask about what you've found. He looks it over and nods, "Interesting, I don't know this place personally. There are half a dozen cathedrals on the planet, and countless smaller temples and shrines, but what you have here should be enough for me to get you there, if that's your goal."

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