The lecture on Cholen by Lord Silon
Written and edited by Morgiest Frostgiant
Pan Arkati Festival, month of Koaratos, 5102


Iscikella recites:

"Our next speaker tonight is Silon, who is going to talk to us on Cholen."

Iscikella recites:

"Please keep fidgeting to a minimum."

Iscikella recites:

"No spell-casting."

Iscikella recites:

"And remember to wait on questions and comments till Silon has finished speaking and opened the floor."

Iscikella nods.
Iscikella nods to Silon.
Iscikella sits down.
Silon nods.
Iscikella chuckles.
Silon says, "Good evenin everyone. Tanight I shall be discussin de Arkati o' Festivals, Cholen."
Silon says, "Cholen is de son of Imaera and Eonak, and he be de twin brother of Jastev, God of Visual Arts and Prophecy."
Silon says, "Cholen is the Arkati of all the Performin Arts, Festivals, and o' course, humor. Among the Arkati, Cholen has a very bright personality and has abit o' a mischievous nature. He has mastered song, dance, and all musical instruments, as well as de art of disguise."
Silon says, "Disguises, fer those tha er nah familar, er always very good, and very complete."
Silon coughs.
Silon says, "His holy symbol is tha of a crimson lute on a field of gold, though tha is merely one of the instruments he has come ta master. When Cholen does manifest, it is a great thing. Those near will be blessed in whaever art He chooses, weither it be dance, er the playin of a musical instrument. Typically, He will manifest as a young man wit summer-sun gold hair, blue eyes, and a slight build. His clothin is fine, but normally very exaggerated. His great cloak appears ta be made from patches of ever shape and color imaginable. Course, tha's only one of the many forms he takes."
Silon just touched a crimson Cholen symbol.
Silon says, "People of many professions find de need ta pray ta er even worship Cholen. Many of his followers er jugglers, actors, bards, and all sorts of people tha sustain a livin on entertainment. Though ya will find plenty of pranksters and those tha find humor in all things pay homage ta em."
Silon says, "And yes, tha includes dancin girls."
Silon says, "A lesser know aspect of Cholen is tha he is de Patron of fine Wine and good spirits. If yer ever sufferin from a bad hangover, best ta give a slight prayer ta em fer a speedy recovery."
Silon nods to Kadesha.
Silon nods to Chayy.
Chayy starts chortling.
Chayy says, "he just tells me to drink more, and it will go away"
Silon says, "A proper blessin of Cholen from his cleric's makes a ale taste all de more better."
Chayy nods.
Silon says, "From my travels, Cholen's followers and clergy can at time show the different sides of the Arkati. Some worship Cholen as the Jester, a god of humor. At times, dis can cause some amount of strife wit those who do nah worship Cholen, as His followers play good-natured pranks. Dis fellows usually find work at carnivals and festivals, entertainin those tha attend wit der skills and humor."
Silon says, "The comedians tha follow Cholen typically try ta nah insult wit jokes, but rather spread good will and humor. One who uses insults as a form of humor, can very well bring down de wrath of Cholen. And the wrath of any Arkati is nah a good thing."
Silon says, "De other side of Cholen's followers tha ya may see er those tha embrace music as a way of life. Bards, musicians, any who enjoy listenin ta beautiful music pray ta Cholen. Some become masters of der instrument, perhaps evenin masterin more en one."
Silon says, "Cholen has even been know ta come down and bless those whom devote demselves ta the task of mastering a instrument wit great skill. At times, he's even possessed His servants as well, creatin a beautiful musical masterpiece every time."
Jacinto smiles.
Silon says, "One thing tha ya may notice among His followers is nah so much der servitude ta Cholen, but how de try and emulate him in any of His aspects. Perhaps dey greatest way ta honor a Arkati is nah ta simply pay lip service ta em, but ta love wha dey love, and follower der example. While I ave yet ta go ta a "Cholen Festival" all those festivals and carnivals I ave gone ta please Him greatly. I'm sure Cholen himself comes down in mortal guise ta partake in the game and fun alongside His followers."
Silon says, "I feel tha it is always best nah jes ta simply pay homage ta the God, and say prays ta em, but ta also pratake in actions tha would please em greatly."
Silon says, "Weither ya create yer own musical song, er entertain crowds wit witty humor, der's always a chance tha Cholen emself will be in de audeince, cheerin ya on."
Silon says, "So, fer those of ya wishin ta go up on stage, er jes those tha wish ta give praise and hope fer a enjoyable show, remember ta at lest give a small prayer ta Cholen, and perhaps ya'll get lucky."
Silon asks, "Now den, er der any questions?"
Silon nods to Aranrhod.
Aranrhod asks, "Where do water guns fit in that...equation?"
Aranrhod grins at Silon.
Silon starts chortling.
Aranrhod says, "And...to clarify"
Aranrhod says, "It is only a joke"
Silon says, "Hm, I beleive tha does nah. Tha's more of a "dwarves need ta bath" thing"
Aranrhod winks at Silon.
Silon nods to Aranrhod.
Silon removes an invar-inlaid orange oak water cannon from in his flowing travel cloak.
Silon takes quick aim at Kadesha and pulls the silver lever on the oak water cannon!
With a click and a loud *WHOOSH*, a torrent of water hurtles out of the cannon directly at her! The spray hits Kadesha right in the head with a loud *SPLAT*, knocking her backwards flat on her back!
Silon nods to Aranrhod.
Aranrhod begins chuckling at Silon.
Silon asks, "Any other questions?"
Silon asks, "Yes, Xulia?"
Xulia asks, "Silon, wha do yew do ta celebrate Cholen?"
Silon says, "I attempt ta master de flute, and I've taken up dancin as well."
Silon nods to Xulia.
Silon says, "And ta always keep my humor wit me"
Angelrise says, "He drinks and proceeds to chase people around with his canon."
Silon grins at Angelrise.
Angelrise examines her fingernails.
The Symbol of Thought begins to burn in your mind and you hear Emyris thinking, "We could probably use an empath at TC, since there are none, if anyone's bored... Thanks."
Xulia nods to Angelrise.
Xulia giggles.
Xulia exclaims, "Dat too!"
Angelrise nods.
Silon nods to Iscikella.
Iscikella stands up.
Iscikella recites:

"Well folks, Silon informs me he's done. Wants to drink."

Iscikella recites:

"So that concludes this panel."

Iscikella winks.