Marrissa
[color=red]" We find that our covenfolk who have lived for generations in this magical regio for so long are not bothered overmuch by the gift. Although they do start to have problems if they leave the regio for too long it seems that the aura here has warped them somewhat
Marrissa calls over Alohani who is a women in her early middle ages and introduces her eto Aelinius before leaving them to converse while she speaks with one of the other covenfolk
These particular faeries would much rather physically torment people but they are prevented
Between the vision and the meal Wirth and Clara meet with Marrissa , she meets with them in a marble temple building overgrown with Ivy , although the comfortable seats provided are in perfect repair. Marrissa is a young girl seeming to be aged about 11 or maybe 12 , but she speaks with the voice of an old crone.
[color=red]I have heard much about you magus Wirth and your wife. I have invited you here so that I can offer to help you. As you are well aware I am sure normally hermetic magic is limited in how much it can prolong the life of the ungifted compared to that of a magus. I believe I can help you , over the years I have researched numerous none hermetic magics and rituals and I beleive that using some old Pagan rituals as a basis I can help you bind yourselves to each other through the bond of True Love. There will be some danger probably most of it will fall on Wirth but Clara may also face danger . I cannot guarantee success I have achieved success with similar magics on two occasions however in both those cases both of the parties had strong magical gifts .
There is no price or time limit of this offer of help , you could not afford any price I would want for my time and energies . Instead I offer my help because of choices I made when I was younger , and because at my age there is not much of life I haven't seen and helping preserve something as rare as true love is worthwhile.
If you accept my offer I would ask if you have an oppertunity to help others in your place when you have the age and wisdom they lack that you do , but that is not a price merely a request
Aelianus looks at the woman and tires to speak. [color=red]Salve, I am… Aelianus Robur Ex Verditius and I heard that you where the master craftsman… err… woman(?) of this covenant. Aelianus blushes slightly as he is a bit uncomfortable in speaking to a woman that is not a maga and is not repulsed by his gift. [color=red]I heard that you where a lady of the wooden craft… err… I would be most delighted to see your… workshop.
[color=green]Wirth
[color=orange]Is this possible at all? Could I... But this... No one can be so generous, there must be a trap. Yet, I can't... to see her die!!! Whatever the price, so long as I pay it
Clara turns to wirth, a concerned look on her face. She knows him well, after all. And she doesn't care if she dies, she knows that, in the afterlife, she'll be reunited with her husband. But she knows too that wirth doesn't want to die, but won't live without her any more than she could.
[color=green]Wirth
[color=red]This... this is a very kind offer. You'll understand that I need to discuss it first with my wife. I don't care what dangers I may face, but I take her well being very seriously. Could you tell me more about these magics? How is such a thing even possible?
Despite all his doubts and suspicions, wirth can barely control the hope in his voice.
Alohani is much more socially adept than Aelinius , and smooths over the early stiltedness of the conversation. She is indeed happy to show Aelinius her workshop and the two depart the evening gathering. Her Workshop is an open air clearing near the village , to Aelinius eye she has talant and the decorative imagry she chooses on her work is that of the classical Greek and Roman gods
[color=red]"As you may or may not know in my youth I was a Seeker and sought out fragments and pieces of the lost magic of our world . I was primarily interested in the old cults as I share some of their beliefs . In their myths and magic was the root of our familiar ritual as developed by Merinita , I was never able to gather the depth of knowledge or the skill she did to rewrite hermetic theory but I have learnt much and where there is a connection between two spirits much can be done to build upon it. We will need ingredients and the magic will need to be performed at a specific location I can tell you that some of the ingredients will be difficult or dangerous to gather as they will be rare and from potent magical sites. Exactly what will be needed I do not yet know, I will need to consult auguries and possibly some spirits . To do this I will need a full horoscope of yourself and Clara I am competent to perform this but will need the time and place of your birth and your names , ideally the time and place where you first met will aid me.
There is one other possible problem you will face if it is known that you have sought my aid in anything you will gain the enmity of Archmage Julian of Flambeau as he and I are not on the best of terms.
(Roberto whispers to Wirth)
[color=red]I don't think she is accurate. Longevity Potions pretty much work the same for everyone, don't they? I warn you friend, do not let desperation lead you to hasty action. You wife is a mundane mortal, and if you love her that way, I urge you to not do anything to disrupt that balance. You don't want to turn her into some enchanted object like a familiar, do you? Think carefully and act cautiously. But whatever you decide, don't worry about Julius. He is a punk. I will stand at your side my friend.
Turns attention towards Marissa [color=red]The faerie visions of the raid in my homeland, you said you were going to try and find out if they were real or invented to torment me. Do you have any news to tell? I am writing a letter to my mentor Santiago. Perhaps he and I (and some friends 
) will travel to Andalusia and investigate.
Outside Roberto is still able to see no sign of Iolar and , the window of the room she was given is dark showing she has no lantern lit and is either absent or sleeping.
Boudicea seems to be growing slightly bored and suggests that they either return to the food and wine or go somewhere more interesting than the porch of the Villa
Bored?!? That's why I gave her the Cube Routine!
I take her back inside to the dinner, and that is where I begin advising Wirth. I have lost interest in Boudicea. I am not rude about it though. But she didn't play my Cube Game and she started in with the whining. Big turn off. And, though I doubt there is any romantic future between myself and Iolar, she is still my friend and I am concerned about her absence. If this chick can't dig that, then she is not the woman for me.
I try to be polite, but i do press for an answer.
Marrissa is completly unfazed by the pressure from Roberto
[color=red]Patience young man, To investigate events far away is no small task even for me . You will have your answer before you depart. Did I not already tell you that?
[color=red]I apologize. It is just that, ever since I saw the vision this morning, it feels like weeks have gone by and I am here helpless unable to do anything
, weeks really have gone by!
[color=green]Wirth
[color=orange]Here we go. This could be used to target either of us. And roberto is right. What if this essentially destroys her? Becoming a familiar wouldn't, but what if it doesn't work that way?
[color=red]I don't care much about danger, nor Julian of Flambeau. In fact, if this could keep us together, you would earn my undying gratitude for this.
You said before some have undergone this ritual before. Could I speak to them? This seems almost too good to be true, we need to discuss it in depth and have the proper knowledge before undertake this
Turning to Roberto:[color=red] Thanks, my friend. This means a lot to me.
Marissa
[color=red]The only couple who are still alive are currently resident in Novograd at the covenant of a Thousand caves. Natasha and Vladimir of Bjornear. I beleive that one of their Friends is still resident at Triomere covenant in the Rhine an Isobelle of Jerbiton. I am afraid I have no means of magical transport to the far reaches of Novograd. My offer of help remains open indefinetly .
The ritual itself links the spirit together and unlike the Familiar ritual it only intensifies an existing bond which limits the techniques usefulness as hermetic magic cannot create such a link, of course like all hermetic magic the soul is not effected which again is a difference from the familiar ritual.
Once in the workshop Aelianus forgets to be shy and stats admiring the workshop, the tools and the art. He walks around and looks at the tools and pokes around. [color=red]Marvellous art! Aelianus exclaims when he admires the art. [color=red]Mistress carpenter or if I may call you by your name, Alohani, if you where not living here and I assume happily with your master I would offer you a position as a forge companion of mine. Your art could really adore Novus Mane. Aelianus blushes again. [color=red]Oh… sorry I forgot my manners. Aelianus looks at the floor, in some way more resembling a shy boy than a proud Verditius magus. Aelianus tries to control himself and look at the craftswoman.
[color=red]It is my honor and sacred duty my friend. We need to stick together if we are to endure and prosper in this lawless and corrupt tribunal.
[color=green]Wirth
(muttering)
[color=red]Our souls are already bound
...
(Normal voice)[color=red]
I understand, and thank you a lot.
Is there some way I could study this ritual? I'd like to know what we're getting into.
[color=blue]Why is wirth being so suspicious and... (how do you say inquiet)? 
Marrissa reponds to Wirth [color=red]"If your souls where not already bound then the ritual would be of no use. As each ritual is a unique creation I cannot show you it at this time but if you wish me to prepare it then with the horoscope information I can prepare a copy for you by the end of next season which should remain valid for some years depending on the exact birth influences upon you . This uncertainty is becasue as the stars and earthly influences upon the spirits change different actions are required to bring about their blessings upon the couple to complete the ritual and without the preperatory augeries I cannot know the details.
It does say something about the order and this tribunal that an offer of help is considered a matter of suspicion but I understand your reservations and am happy to have a Redcap deliver you my notes and as with everything else there is no obligation for you to take up my offer.
Elsewhere
Alohani and Aelinius continue their conversation which seems to progress well as Alohani seems impressed by the interest a mage is paying the details of her work it seems that the magi here have little interest in the details of the crafts , she says she will consider Aeliniu's offer but must speak with her sisters before she can reach any decision and that will take some time.
(To see how things went for this conversation I made some dice rolls and it seems that Aelinius can manage to be reasonable impressive in conversation)
Unless someone has something else to do I am going to progress to the next morning and your departure (and Marissa's information for Roberto)