Ross Fisher

You forgot the emoji.

@Drunknok Just asleep, my friend. Joke received and understood.

I'm sure you'll invent something

@Bodi Well, it's too late for Father Sellefort. On the whole, I could agree to there being more limitations on the Padré' s behaviour after this. However, when the righteous fury strikes, he may feel the only option is to take matters into his own hands. If you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself.

The Padré is prepared to accept the full responsibility for his actions. It is his belief that he behaved as per the will of the gods, and their mortal representatives, the Order of the Faith. @Mesabi the trick is to burn the correct people. Although I do find a certain appeal in @blackdeathgr's idea of burning everyone, and letting Hades recognise his own...

Noted. He's not looking to start a war. Yet... What's that you're saying? I didn't hear. I'm too busy reading every edition of the WTCM ever...

@Mesabi in my head Father Sellefort is guilty of at least some of these crimes. The AMCRA option was for a 'stern talking to', but this is Padré François. Was this not what you had in mind?

Letter from Brother Diaz of the Mission of Zeus at Astrapi to the Holy Fathers of the Church of Zeus in Granoleon, intercepted by agents of Padré François at the Port of Astrapi. Your eminences, I regret to inform you that Father Sellefort is dead. He died at the hands of that crazed Inquisitor, François - though I can scarcely bring myself to write his name. On Tuesday last, he and a troop of armed guards barged into the temple and demanded to see the Father. Fearing for our lives, we quickly found Father Sellefort and told him what was happening. To his credit, he did not flee, but went to meet the inquisitor. When we returned, the soldiers had their muskets loaded and levelled. Then and there the inquisitor accused our Father of conspiring with heretics, of tolerating their presence in his diocese, and of sharing in the profits of illegal smuggling. The Father was as surprised as we were, and exclaimed that he had no knowledge of such activity, or of the presence of any heretics. Inquisitor François was not persuaded. He suggested that any priest who was ignorant of heathen practices on his patch should be defrocked; that any many who could not connect rumours heard in confession should be stoned; and that any representative of the Order of the Faith who was content to grow idle while the weapon of the gods was just beyond his grasp deserved death and damnation. The guards took Father Sellefort off to his office and, I believe, tortured him into signing a confession. I did not get a chance to read this, but I believe a copy should have arrived in Granoleon shortly before this missive. On Wednesday, the Father was dragged into the town square, where a pyre had been erected. There he was excommunicated, damned, and chained to a stake. I wanted to do him the honour of standing over him to the last, but I am ashamed to say that I could not bear to watch such a noble man suffer. I remain convinced of his innocence and adherence to the Faith. It is true our temple is better funded than most like it, but that was thanks to Father Sellefort's tireless fundraising efforts. And, yes, when the inquisitor broke open his private quarters, they were well appointed - even opulent - but this was nothing more than the just reward of a tireless servant of the Faith. I am writing to you to request that you pardon Father Sellefort of any sins he is accused of him, and declare him a martyr. I ask that you bring Inquisitor François to justice for his crimes. Lastly, I ask that you appoint another leader for this Temple; the Padré says he won't leave until there is someone he can trust in charge here. I remain your humble servant, Brother Diaz OOC - This build left a bad taste in my mouth. There's a particularly nasty brand of cruelty going on here. I felt I'd talked the Padré up so much this was the only natural conclusion. I mean, you want to find the weapon of the gods, you have to make some sacrifices. Nonetheless, I think it will be a while before I burn anyone alive again. And they'll have to really and truly deserve it.

I'm just glad that these patriotic fellows are helping to repatriate these stolen goods. I'm just glad that the authoritarian types are willing to grant them amnesty for any potential crime, here. Or am I misreading the situation?

@Drunknok I've got the text of my challenge written. Write one more story, one more, and it's going down! This is gonna be fun!

@Roadmonkeytj I figure the Padré would have a champion. But the choice of weapon is up to the challenged party.

@Drunknok I was thinking that I might have to call you out if I saw any more stories like this. BOBS doesn't have nearly enough duelling for my liking.

@Wellesley that is a great little tub! I particularly like the "headlight brick" hatches. A neat little detail that I'm impressed you included. I'll look forward to seeing you on the Brick Seas.

Fake news! Fake news everywhere! So far the Padré has only killed one demon by himself. Most of the other times were just intimidation, or people no-one would miss...

I thought that was the WTC's job?

Oh, I didn't realise there were 2 stories about the Padré! It's almost like he's an easy target or something. Either that or he's got the WTC worried... Whatever the case, you'll be hearing from that little girl again. And you'll wish you hadn't...

@Mesabi it looks a bit Captain Pugwash to me. But that's all fine with me!

@Mesabi I've thrown a couple more pics on Flickr for you. Going to be doing a second build shortly, and I'll put my paperwork in then. What do you reckon a cleansing religious pyre counts as? Arts and Culture?

@Drunknok Brilliant! Didn't realise it was a knitting circle that made the map we're using.

Report by Sergeant Lecoq to the second meeting of the Astrapi Collective Diocesan Council, on behalf of Monsieur Jones. After our return from exploration in the hinterland, the expedition leaders agreed to split the expedition temporarily. Padré François would take half the troops to investigate concerns he had with the Temple of Zeus, while the rest of us would be detached under Monsieur Jones. Our objective was to investigate a marker on the coast that had shown up on a map captured from the Prometheans under the label "Zeus' Bolt". While the location given was not far from town, we were unclear what we were looking for. Therefore we agreed to divide the unit into pairs, in order to cover a wider area. Upon discovering anything promising, we were to fire a shot, summoning Monsieur Jones. After three false starts and most of a day searching, young Denis finally found what we think we were looking for. The lad had seen something glinting underwater and had summoned us accordingly. We gave him a double ration of rum, and began investigation in earnest. Monsieur Jones dived the site. After a few minutes of exploration, he surfaced to announce that there was some sort of key fixed in an undersea cave. He instructed us to pass him a rope, which he passed through the key. Thereafter, the entire unit heaved on the rope and, after much toil we were able to break the key free. Unfortunately the shaft was somewhat warped from our exertions, but I anticipate that a good blacksmith should be able to get it back into shape. As to what lock the key fits, there was no clue. Perhaps another member of the council will be able to furnish the answer. @Mesabi is this build cave-y enough? I wasn't 100% sure.

I haven't burned anyone at the stake yet. Who reckons it's time?

@Mesabi Thanks for this! There are some really nice options here. I'll get on this ASAP.

@Roadmonkeytj Heaven from hell.

The Convent of the Sisters of Our Lady of Artemis by Ross Fisher, on Flickr Extract from the continuing adventures of Padré François, as narrated by his companion, Monsieur Gallo The only name she gave was "Weasel". We never found out why, but maybe it was because she could slip away from any problem. She was a born survivor. She had outlasted her parents in the initial terror that hit Fatu Hiva, and she had made it out of the jungle when so many of the rest of our militia fell to the head hunters. I suspect it was her survival instinct that impressed the Padré. When we finally escaped that hell-hole, he ensured that she was well looked after. Took her to the local convent of Artemis and payed well for her to have a good education. Weasel had gone through hell in her life, but things were about to change. -------------- OOC: This is my small Arts and Culture reward from the Fatu Hiva challenge. In my canon, it happens chronologically before the Padre leaves the Ile d'Or. Any inconsistencies like this are Monsieur Gallo's bad bookkeeping.