Telosh drifts in an out of consciousness as Gustav cares for him. Thoughts drift in and out of his mind…

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Gustav is more gentle than Sven was when Sven tending to Telosh’s wounds.

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Av’v, Ath, Torr-vann, Tylin, Raiden, Tymora, Dian-Cect, Kahru, Lomont, the Anemoi… some of these Gods Telosh has heard of before, some he has not… but what Alexis said rings true, praise and beseech them each in their turn…

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“Ath does not view himself as a betrayer,” isn’t that what Alexis said?

TyLin, guide me as you have, that I do not become a betrayer, that I may protect my companions. Give me strength to be open an true with my friends.

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Alexis thinks upon the feeling of slaying the scar-cheeked orcs.

Torr-van guide me to strike down my enemies swiftly and finality.

Raiden, guide me to protect my companions and humanity.

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Telosh thinks of the billowing spores of mold, how he was affected in a way that Ethelred was not.

Tymora, I accept you push and pull, and am grateful for your support and the lessons you teach.

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Telosh senses Gustav’s caring attention. The ranger is kind, provides for the group, cares for their wounded. He does not rush to fight, even against orcs and stink-lizards. Goblins may be his weakness, but even there, he listens to the counsel of others.

TyLin, see Gustav, aid him if it please you. If his path is not to you, I beseech you, please help him to find it.

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