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The Blessing of Youth

DM Robert - "...the logistics of this thing is fascinating."
Thursday July 28th, 2022 6:03:56 PM
give yourselves 1000 xp for roleplaying.

Bartomus spots the coffins.
Armalad speculates.
Stohp advises a wait and see approach.
Delia wonders (and no one that has ever come back has revealed what goes on, either through memory wipe or geas or whatever).
Zanderallen asks Drezz about the dead....well actually you've probably seen this before, expect Gargul in person.
Stock wonders how they eat and such.
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The 16 undercrats and the Underlord ascend and the parade changes from somber and sad to celebratory with fireworks and confetti. All the masks come off and many throw them in the air. Others say prayers over the masks and put them away to be sold or saved.

Young children bring lays of flowers and throw flowers they have grown in their window gardens at their feet. These people are honored and cherished. Songs of thanks spring up. Families rush forward to welcome back their loved ones. There are some tears as 4 of the Undercrats being brought up in a casket drawn the undercrats. However, as soon as they start the procession up people rush forward to take over pulling the carts. .

Banners that cross the road carry the name of one of the returnees. Each returning Autocrat has multiple banners carrying their name.

The procession of the returnees goes back through the levels of the city to Flower’s Temple. The crowd starts to form a semicircle around the temple stairs where Flower herself stands. You are almost blinded with the radiance from Flower. The 16 undercrats and the former Underlord go up to the edge of the steps with the priests of Flower. Flower then speaks and it seems to vibrate in your brain "Welcome, please wait a moment.

Drezz and his guards sort of work their way to the front of the crowd and push you along with them.

Flower motions to the 'new' high priest, who goes up the steps to her. "I accept you as my new high priest. Strive to serve all in my stead and in my name."

Knowledge Religion 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {you've never heard of a god actually manifesting and installing a high priest . . . at least not in public.}

Then another being winks into existence on the top of the steps. It is none other than Lord Gargul. He steps forward and catches your eyes (he seems to look at each of you at the same time) and motions toward the caskets.

What do you do....?

Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25 d20+12=23 ;
Thursday July 28th, 2022 11:59:27 PM
know religion: 23

Armalad says, "I've never heard of a God physically manifesting to choose their next high priest before...wait is that Gargul?"

Armalad approaches Lord Gargul eyes downcast and says, "Begging your pardon m'lord. I do not know if this is my place to speak as I know the exception with respect to bringing people back from the dead typically extend only to the adventuring types such as myself because we presumably here a calling to serve and protect the Wold from various dangers but Undercrats are called to serve too just in a different way and it doesn't seem fair that they give up decades of their lives in service to the Float only to not be able to come back afterward so I was wondering that is if you feel it appropriate if maybe you could make another exception with respect to bringing people back from the dead for these 4 undercrats who did not live to see the end of their service."

Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2
Friday July 29th, 2022 1:32:26 AM
Bartomus watched as Lord Gargul appeared and then motioned towards the caskets. He looked at them and walked towards them. Armalad was already addressing the diety and Bartomus found himself nodding along in support of what was being said.

"Agreed. Those that serve in that capacity are worthy of life anew." The taur added.

Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip)
Friday July 29th, 2022 8:57:09 AM
Stohp rolls her eyes. She already said the dead ones are probably coming back. That's almost certainly why Gargul is here. She's been around the Float long enough to have had a mask day before, does she remember the gods showing up to previous ones?

Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used d20+1=6 ;
Friday July 29th, 2022 9:25:09 AM
It's not Stock's first time seeing a God...but two at once is almost too much. He mutters in a low voice almost absentmindedly, "Ugh...Gargul...that's just disconcerting when you look at us like that. I bet you realize it too."

Now addressing the others around him "Imagine if he does raise them and they 'wake up' inside of a casket. That'd be frightening."

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Religion 6

Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30
Friday July 29th, 2022 10:49:32 AM
Zanderallen hangs back, watching what the gods do. He did not know why they were manifesting themselves and was somewhat concerned with what might be happening in the Float. He had concerns and questions but this was not the right time or place for them. He bows to Flower and salutes Gargul, remembering his previous experience in the Gargul's realm with a shudder.
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Know(Rel): 22 (take 10)

Delia (Hannah) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32
Saturday July 30th, 2022 1:34:10 AM
Delia shifts uncomfortable in the presence of the deities. She averts her eyes, but nods her head respectfully to both.

She still snorts at Stock's comment, muttering in response, "Maybe they were briefed on what dying would mean. Or they open the caskets first so no one hits their head."

DM Robert - "Imagine if he does raise them and they 'wake up' inside of a casket."
Sunday July 31st, 2022 8:59:40 AM
The party seems to be at a loss for what to do.
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Lord Gargul rolls his eyes slightly.

Suddenly there is a familiar imp standing beside Armalad, "Yeah that's the Boss. Doesn't want to be at Flower's doorstep but.." There's a poof.

Now the imp is standing by Zanderallen. "The Boss still needs to work on his subtlety. He wants you to open the caskets." There's a poof.

Then the imp is standing by Stohp "Sure it's been like what 23 years since anyone died during their stint in the underfloat. But who wants to wake up inside a coffin." There's a poof.

The imp is now on Bartomus's shoulders looking out from between the horns. "Say this is a great view. I bet that kid was impressed. Don't worry the program's on track." There's a poof.

The imp is standing in front of Stock looking up at him. "How do you think other's feel when you give them a look? Anyway you had the right of it. They ain't dwarves and aren't going to appreciate the dark confined places." There's a poof.

The imp is beside Delia. "Hey there. I know this one chick that woke up in a coffin, but she wasn't dead yet, she had to bust it open from the inside and then dig her way out of the dirt. Her enemies thought it would be funny to bury her alive. Boy howdy that turned out bad for them."

With the final poof the imp is gone and you still see Lord Garful waiting for you to open the coffin lids. (They aren't hammer down or anything.)

How is everyone with WBL? Are you below or there or slightly over?

Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip)
Sunday July 31st, 2022 11:47:29 PM
If no one else steps up first Stohp will go open the coffins. She might have a little trouble depending on how big and heavy they are though since she's not very strong.

Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25
Monday August 1st, 2022 1:14:33 AM
(OOC: I am 66,376.1 gold below 14th level WBL)

Armalad goes to the nearest coffin and opens it. She curtseys to the Lord of Death and the Imp along the way.

Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used
Monday August 1st, 2022 9:17:22 AM
"Let me help you Stohp..."

His rough dwarven hands fit under the lid and begin to lift...

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Stock is a little low for WBL - 142,718 out of 185,000; I'm still waiting to be helped in the catacombs for our most recent sale but that's probably just 5-10k apiece.

Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30
Monday August 1st, 2022 2:20:26 PM
Zanderallen almost says something, catches himself, realizes the gods could probably hear it in his mind anyway so he just mutters under his breath as he helps open the four coffins, "It would be really nice if people just said what they wanted. Keep Drezz alive, got that covered. Participate in religious rituals we've never even seen before? Guidance please."
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(OOC: Zanderallen is also low for WBL - 132,848 out of 185,000.)

CDM Jerry [OOC post]
Monday August 1st, 2022 2:32:08 PM
DMs check email and the DMboard please.

Delia (Sub by Zachary) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32
Monday August 1st, 2022 2:34:09 PM
With her nerves already frayed in the presence of the divine, Delia jumps and has a knife half-way out when the imps appears beside her. Calming herself she's about to ask about the story but then the imp is gone. She moves to help open the coffins, moving to the back side to partially hide from the gods.
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(OOC: Delia has 134, 021 listed on her character sheet as WBL)

Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+16=36 ;
Monday August 1st, 2022 4:10:08 PM
Bartomus headed Iverson to help with the efforts underway to open each casket. He was still chuckling about the comments the imp had made about the view from between his horns.

"Hopefully these will be joyfully reunited with their families. " He said as he stepped away from the open caskets discretely glance at the firms within.

WBL, I'll have to check tonight when back at the house.

Perception check 36

Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2 d20+16=36 ;
Monday August 1st, 2022 4:10:09 PM
Bartomus headed Iverson to help with the efforts underway to open each casket. He was still chuckling about the comments the imp had made about the view from between his horns.

"Hopefully these will be joyfully reunited with their families. " He said as he stepped away from the open caskets discretely glance at the firms within.

WBL, I'll have to check tonight when back at the house.

Perception check 36

DM Robert - "Hopefully these will be joyfully reunited with their families."
Monday August 1st, 2022 6:14:48 PM
Stohp goes to open the coffin lids.
Armalad opens the coffin lids.
Stock goes to help with the lids.
Zanderallen mutters.
Delia tries to hide behind the coffins.
Bartomus helps with the coffins.
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The coffin lids swing back on well greased hinges (ala Dracula's coffin). There is no hint of decay, but you're pretty sure that there is probably some magic involved like gentle repose. The coffins are in good condition but close inspection can tell you that they are not new so there's no telling how many time they've had to be used....granted apparently the imp implied the last time was 23 years ago.

Gargul then raises his hands over his head. You feel the energy of god level magic as your hair begins to stand on end. With a booming voice he says, “Thank you for your service. Arise and live again!”

The people sit up in the coffin. Others from the crowd quickly step forward to help them out of the coffins while another group discretely pulls the coffin carts away.

Gargul then disappears.

Flower walks into the temple and the priests quickly start the undercrats forward. Everyone else tries to get in as well, but there's only so much room in the cathedral. Drezz and his guards come forward and push you ahead of them into the cathedral. The priests and ushers help everyone to find seats. You are placed in the same seats you had last time. Drezz turns and leans back to you. "I've really been meaning to thank you in some way of significance. Is there anything you need?"

A huge choir begins to sing in the Diamond Cathedral and the acoustics are perfect, perhaps even magically enhanced. A prayer is offered to the gods for preserving the city.

Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25
Monday August 1st, 2022 8:25:54 PM
Armalad says, "Um well we either need to reenforce Shield HQ so if we are being attacked again we can use our more damaging spells and have them confined to there to keep collatoral damage low or I could use bracers of archery, preferably of the greater variety but I could always pick those up later when I earn the coin."

Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip)
Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 8:26:19 AM
Stohp agrees with Armalad. "We really need to increase security at our home base. Reinforced walls and windows so people can't just break in, maybe spells to prevent teleportation in except for members of the group, etcetera."

Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used
Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 9:53:44 AM
"Guards. Or some kind of defenses while we are away...maybe permanent alarm spells so we know if our sanctum has been violated?"

Delia (Sub by Zachary) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32
Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 5:52:15 PM
Delia is uncomfortable being pushed into the Cathedral and takes a couple quick steps to get slightly ahead of them. Being relatively new to the Shields she shuffles uncomfortably at being asked about a reward, unsure what would be acceptable.

Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30
Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 6:00:40 PM
Zanderallen draws in a deep breath as Gargul unleashes his magic, thinking about when that magic was directed at him. He can't help but smile as the undercrats return to life, hoping they are about to reclaim some of their stolen lives. He let's himself be ushered into the cathedral joining in the service. When Drezz asks he adopts a meek voice, "We did have some arraignments that we asked of the previous Overlord relating to the protection of Shield HQ, as new Overlord honoring that commitment would be appreciated. As for anything else, it is no secret magical gear is not cheap to come by. It seems we are in a constant arms race against threats to the Float."

DM Robert - "...but I could always pick those up later when I earn the coin.."
Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 6:12:52 PM
Armalad lists a few things.
Stohp wants extra security for the HQ.
Stock wants some sort of bugler system.
Zanderallen makes a request
Delia is not sure of things.
Bartomus?
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The ceremony commences. Flower steps onto the stage from the back. She flanked by the new high priest and another priest. She stops and the two priests step forward and away from her. Flower’s face becomes very serious but there is a gentle smile there. "Let the chosen come forth. Dear hearts, your service was a great sacrifice but it was required. I ask of you do you wish the blessing of youth? And of course we must erase that which was your duty from your memories."

Each former undercrat steps forward. gonna just skip to the interesting stuff.

--One lady, you estimate to be 30 or so, says yes and wants to go back to the age of 10. She didn’t have much fun in the orphanage as a youth and wants to enjoy growing up this time. Flower then casts the blessing of youth.

--One man, who must be near 50, is a turtle keeper and driver on the docs. He accepts going back to his teenage years. The more years he can work with the majestic giant turtles, the better. Flower then casts the blessing of youth.

--One man appears to be barely thirty. He declines the blessing of youth. He says, "If I understand rightly you erase our duty and that which we say, but not necessarily that which we learned on our own that does not apply to our duty?"

Flower looks at him and says, "Ah I believe I have your petition from Pantheon. Alemi has deemed your request acceptable."

The man bows his head. Flower casts a spell upon him. Spellcraft 29 Highlight to display spoiler: {She cast a high level of Miracle} You see a blue star trace itself onto his forehead.

The choir sings once more as Flower ascends through the roof and fades.

The new Overlord Drezz steps forward and shakes the hand of each, giving them 20 years of salary pay doubled. Drezz says, "I thank you for your service. The Float is your home and the sacrafices you made are for each and everyone of us." The man with the blue star on his head then casts a spell and dissappears. Spellcraft 23 Highlight to display spoiler: {he cast greater teleport}

The High Priest of Flower dismisses the crowd. After the Blessing of Youth is over, the new Overlord approaches the Shields and says, "I believe the former Overlord has already started construction reinforcing your head quarters. I'm not sure about guards, that may be too much of painting a target on you for being associated with me. But I'll see what I can work our. In the meantime, here is some more mundane compensation." He motions and one of the palace guards starts to hand him pouches. He hands a pouch to each of you. Inside the pouch is enough gems to provide you to your WBL +10,000 gp. "Oh and keep hold of those commisionar badges. We may have errands for you to do to help the guards against the Lords of Diamond and other problems."

DA END.

Okay... This is my last module. I'm stepping down as DM. Still haven't heard from Jerry as to a replacement and I know Mike K. is busy with personal stuff right now. So, I'll post to the end of the week but basically you are waiting for a new DM and for a new module to be approved. So it's the interlude again. Go to the catacombs, etc.

Armalad (Hugh) HP 101/101 AC 24 / Touch 18 / Flat 18 CMD 25
Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 12:23:18 AM
(OOC: I'm still like 10s of thousands below our current level WBL with 15k added and bracers of archery greater are 25k :( )

Armalad wonders what is next and wonders how she can get another 10k in gold to finance her bracers of archery which would make her 10% more likely to hit with a bow and also do a little more damage

Bartomus(Rod) HP: 114/114 AC 21; CMD 20 Melee +13;Perc+16;Heal+9 2d8+2
Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 3:13:15 AM
Bartomus is grateful for seeing the restoration ceremony and the opportunities those that served were rewarded with. He accepts the kindness of the overlord and smiles as he tucks the gifted pouch inside his doublet.

"Thank you Sir for a most interesting opportunity to serve the Float." He gave a deep bow.

sorry apparently my post didn't post. Thanks for a great adventure modular!

Stohp (Mitch) HP: 94/94hp AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 24 (+4 vs grapple, disarm, +2 vs trip)
Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 6:36:18 AM
(Note that the post says TO your WBL + 10,000g)

Stohp snorts. "We're already heavily associated with you so if that's going to paint a target on us it's far to late for that. We had guards before but they were murdered by our enemies. Perhaps it is time to hire more, but it'll be hard to find any as competent as ourselves and it seems pointless if they're just cannon fodder to any enemy that might attack. We'd just be putting them in harms way."

Stock (JonM) HP: 172/172; AC: 28/25/16; DR 3/-; CMD: 34; Rage: 0/35 used
Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 9:15:57 AM
"I don't know if I would accept the youth but I would certainly demand my memories." He waves his hand at the ceremony. "This whole thing is mind boggling."

He accepts the payment as a good dwarf would but then turns to leave.

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Robert - Thank you for all the fun over the last few years! You will be missed on The Float!

Zanderallen (Zachary H) 149/149 AC: 31 T: 13 FF: 30 CMD: 30 d20+5=21 ;
Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 12:42:25 PM
Zanderallen watches the ceremony with interest. He'd never been in the Cathedral on Mask Day before this year and seeing such direct involvement of the gods gave him much to think about. Zander is very interested about the man going off to serve Pantheon. He didn't know what magic was being thrown around but he known enough to know it was some powerful stuff. Also how did he manage to teleport inside the cathedral? That had been blocked before.

At the further mention of guards Zander has to fight back tears, memories of Rodrigo and the other murdered flashing before his eyes. "No guards, that's just putting others in harms way. Just sturdy construction and magical wards to give us fair warning of threats." Zander takes the pouch offered and looks inside, gasping at the display of wealth contained. "Thank you Drezz. This is too much entirely. I am truly happy to have ensured you took your rightful place as Overlord. My tongue and blade are ready to serve the people of the Float."
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Spellcraft 21

(OOC: The pouches should put everyone at 195,000 gp total wealth per DM Robert after the 15k we just got from selling loot. Spending spree time.)

Thanks for the fun times Robert. You've been a fantastic DM.

Delia (Sub by Zachary) HP: 107/107; AC 26/18/20; CMD 32
Wednesday August 3rd, 2022 12:47:34 PM
Delia watches the people with interest as they continue with who they are now, minus their memories of the past 20 years, or choose to reset to where their were when they were taken. She ponders what it will be like for them to go back to where they were but with the rest of the world moved on 20 years.

She takes the pouch from Drezz with reverence, unable to even form any words other than, "Thank you"

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