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everyone else it seemed as if they were all in silent prayer. “Along with your usual paladin abilities, when you concentrate, you can get guidance from us to see the immediate future. Use this one wisely, abuse it and we will not answer. We bestow one additional power on you. From this day forward, you will always know when someone is lying to you. Tell no one of this ability, even other paladins. As a paladin of The Seers we bestow this power only to you. Use it well. Let it guide your action, not dictate them. Just because a person is lying to you doesn’t mean they are trying to deceive you.”
    The crowd was hushed and intense as they watched the proceedings. Mordechi stood motionless at his pulpit, tears of joy streaming down his face. They helped Obidaan to his feet. He bowed to them and they returned it. Then as if formality was broken Lord Seer reached for Obidaan and embraced him, as a father embracing his son.
    “We are so proud of you, Obidaan,” Lord Seer said, “We are pleased at your progress and works. Keep it up.”
    “Yes,” Lady Seer gently hugged him, kissed him on the cheek, and was now looking at him with nothing but pride and love in her eyes, “you do us proud. Many of the other gods are jealous because we speak so highly of you. It took us so long … too long. So much politics and bickering, even…,” she cut herself off, “but this is a day about you and your accomplishments, not a day to rant on the petty squabbles and politics of the gods.” Though it was obvious by the way she said it the politics of gods are neither petty nor are they mere squabbles.
    They stepped away from Obidaan and walked over to Relina. “My dear Relina,” Lady Seer said, “your faith keep us refreshed and renewed. You are one of our strongest followers, please kneel.” She did and they both gave her a mana boost.
    “Now you can cast longer without have to rest as often.” Lord Seer said and they both hugged her.
    “Thank you so much, I am truly honored.”
    “You honor us,” they both replied simultaneously. They then moved over to Don.
    “On this special occasion, is there anything we can do for you?”
    “For me, nothing. I have my discipline and meditation. I seek no glory or riches. I work within my means. However, if you could help Relina and Obidaan, they desire to have a baby of their own and. . .”
    “Speak no more,” Lady Seer said, “we cannot fulfill such a thing. Just as no god can put out the sun, or stop the rotation of the planet, we cannot control conception. When the time is right, it will happen.”
    Mordechi mistook that as a blessing, thinking that their baby would come after the Darkness. He would indeed have Obidaan at his side during the trying times. He breathed an inaudible sigh of relief.
    “Are you sure?” Lord Seer asked, “You have the ear of the gods and you seek nothing? You truly are a monk. Last chance.”
    “In that case, I seek one thing,” at that he held Lady Seer’s hand, bent down and kissed her on the knuckles. He then stood straight and saluted Lord Seer, “I am honored to serve with Obidaan and Relina; therefore, it is an honor to serve you. My only desire was to express my appreciation.”
    They both chuckled and moved on to Terry.
    “And you my dear, what may we do for you?”
    Terry was over 200 years old. She was an adult elf, but at this moment she sounded like a schoolgirl and her body language matched it. “Well, y—y—you see, there’s this guy…” That was about all she could get out.
    Lady Seer decided to end her torment. She put her hand on her should and simply said, “Yes. Though I don’t know why you asked, you already know the answer. Anyway, here’s what you really need.” She patted Terry on the back. A calmness washed over her. Now she knew what to do.
    “Thank you.” Her voice was deeper than normal.
    They moved to Alister, “And what can we do for you?”
    “Well, there is one thing I’ve always been curious