Stohp (Mitch) HP: 147/147AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Friday July 5th, 2024 7:20:38 AM
Stohp will go stand in wherever it seems appropriate for the party to wait their turn.
Stock (JonM) HP: 104/265; AC: 34/31/17; DR 4/-; CMD: 41; Rage: 9/44 used d20+27=36 ; Friday July 5th, 2024 8:13:43 AM
Stock snaps to attention and notices Bartomus floating away. He concentrates on movement and is then floating himself. When he arrives at the court of judgment, he scans it for Delia.
He stage whispers to the others, “Does anybody see her? She’s gotta be her if we are right? We can’t be too late, right?”
——- Perception 36
Bartomus(Rod) HP:144/144 AC 21; (150/150) 1/5 Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 12/7/2;Perc+16;Heal+11 d20+5=24 ; Friday July 5th, 2024 12:18:27 PM
Stock's shared recollect is what Bartomus also recalled. He shifted his weight and Delia's body as he looked about.
"My Lord Eberyon, we are hurrying," the Taur said aloud in part as prayer and in part as a self assurance to himself and the others.
He looked about and tried to recall what he might have heard in the past.
Knowledge Planes for 24
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 238/238 AC: 36 T: 15 FF: 33 CMD: 36 LoH 6/15 SE 6/6 Friday July 5th, 2024 12:37:08 PM "Gargul knows we are coming. We will wait till called." Zander stands near Stohp, head bowed waiting to be called into audience with the god of death.
Delia (Hannah) HP: -16/-12(/124); AC 29/21/23; CMD 44 Friday July 5th, 2024 3:40:53 PM
Delia will wave at the Shields if she sees them arrive, otherwise she keeps her attention on Zell and her caretaker.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 89/134 AC 25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 Friday July 5th, 2024 3:58:47 PM
Armalad and Joker swiftly float after the others as the party starts to get away from them. She whispers to Joker, "Be on your best behavior we are in the presence of a God and Immortal Powers."
CDM Jerry [OOC post] Friday July 5th, 2024 5:08:57 PM
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"STAND BEFORE US" (DM Jerry) Friday July 5th, 2024 10:28:57 PM
Our heroes all head to the sky and “fly/float” over the Bay of Woldsblood aiming towards their right following the eternal migration of the dead towards the Lands of Rest, now ahead of you. As you approach you quickly spot three iconic structures. The first is the Oshirr House, looking like a small whitewashed cottage, but due to its prominence, it appears to dominate everything around it. The second is the Palace of the Gods, where the Gods hold conclave and make decisions concerning the Wold. Alemi’s throne surrounded by the thrones of the other gods are here all faced inward in a circle facing each other. The third is Gargul’s Seat of Judgment. He sits on a huge black throne, covered by a half-dome ceiling, making the location sort of an amphitheater.
To the left of the throne, from your vantage point, is a long line of those to be judged. As you search for Delia, you see that she has made it to the front of the line. She seems to be conversing with a girl behind her in line and her mother. The girl looks similar to Delia in some ways.
Before the throne, a very obese man covered in rings and necklaces stands before Gargul. A guard nearby cuts his feet out from under him forcing him to bow. Gargul speaks.
“HORNFRAL GLIMMERMAN OF RUM. IT SHOULD BE OBVIOUS, EVEN TO YOU, WHAT YOUR JUDGMENT WILL BE. FROM A YOUNG AGE, YOU ONLY CARED ABOUT ONE THING: YOUR POSSESSIONS, ESPECIALLY YOUR MONEY. YOU HAVE HEARTLESSLY MANIPULATED ALL YOUR DEBTORS BEYOND ALL DECENCY. YOU PAID NO ATTENTION TO THE RESPONSIBILITY OF RAISING YOUR CHILDREN, MOST OF WHOM HAVE FOLLOWED IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS, THANKFULLY WITH MUCH LESS SUCCESS.
“IT IS A WASTE OF MY TIME TO EVEN PRONOUNCE YOUR MOST SEVERE SHORTCOMINGS. SO,” checking the scroll in front of him, “I SENTENCE YOU TO ETERNITY IN FAE SKIEMIR WITH ALL YOUR POSSESSIONS UNTIL THE DOUBTFUL DAY THAT YOU WILL LEARN TO REVILE EVEN THE THOUGHT OF GREED AND HATE IT AS MUCH AS I DO.
“I DOUBT THAT DAY WILL EVER COME. IF YOU DO LEARN THIS LESSON, YOU WILL APPEAR BEFORE ME AGAIN FOR FURTHER JUDGMENT.”
Gargul pauses and looks to his right, where a second God stands, Eberyon. They communicate with a look and Gargul nods and turns to Hornfral.
He turns to two servants dressed in the style of Maab’s Table and pronounces: “MAAB HAS NO DESIRE TO MEET THIS…EGOTISTICAL GREEDY NARCISSIST. TAKE HIM AWAY DIRECTLY TO FAE SKIEMIR.”
The two servants step forward, grab Hornfral’s arms and carry him off into the sky. If anything, Hornfral seems excited. How foolish.
Gargul nods at Eberyon and Eberyon comes forward.
“DELIA HAYWARD OF THE FLOATING CITY, BARRACKS LEVEL COME FORWARD.”
He looks at our heroes in the crowd. “COMRADES OF DELIA, JOIN HER AND STAND BEFORE US.”
Bartomus(Rod) HP:144/144 AC 21; (150/150) 1/5 Glv +16 2d8+2 Slng +14 CMD 11 Melee 12/7/2;Perc+16;Heal+11 Saturday July 6th, 2024 4:36:37 PM
Bartomus steps forward and makes a point of keeping his head bowed in respect, but looking through his eyelashes at the two dieties that were ahead of him and his fellow Shields. He glanced to each side to get a sense of where his fellow Shields actually were.
"Lord Gargul, my liege and lord Eberyon," Bartomus said and then took a knee in respect to both of the powers that were before him. He glanced again to see where Delia's spirit was and the others. Then took slow, steady breaths to avoid getting too excited.
Delia (Hannah) HP: -16/-12(/124); AC 29/21/23; CMD 44 Saturday July 6th, 2024 9:02:52 PM
Delia stiffens, then pats Zell on the shoulder.
She plants her feet where Hornfral just was and drops to a knee, head bowed. She fights back the nerves that talking to Zell had dampened.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 98/154 AC 25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 Sunday July 7th, 2024 1:38:14 PM
Armalad and Joker float down to stand with the rest.
She curtseys to the Gods and Powers and elbows Joker who takes a bow
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 147/147AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Monday July 8th, 2024 7:00:19 AM
Stohp steps forward, curtsies, and waits silently for the god's judgement.
Stock (JonM) HP: 104/277; AC: 34/31/17; DR 4/-; CMD: 42; Rage: 9/46 used Monday July 8th, 2024 8:45:14 AM
Stock steps forward, shoulder to shoulder with his comrades and bearing Delia's mortal form. "Delia - we're all here for you." He then stands stone faced for the God's judgment.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 238/238 AC: 36 T: 15 FF: 33 CMD: 36 LoH 6/15 SE 6/6 Monday July 8th, 2024 6:40:02 PM
Zanderallen steps forwards to stand with the rest. He brings his fist to his chest in military salute, slowly instead of the standard crash not wanting to make noise in this place, and then bows in respect to Gargul. He smiles at Delia, spirit Delia, before returning to solemn attention to Gargul.
YOU PRECEDE ME (DM Jerry) Monday July 8th, 2024 10:24:53 PM
Gargul looks at each of our heroes in turn and then turns his head and nods to Eberyon.
"YOURS IS THE HONOR, EBERYON. YOU PRECEDE ME HAVING BEEN CREATED IN THE 1ST CREATION BEFORE THE 1ST AGE OF WOLD."
There is a noticeable gasp from both the crowd of witnesses and the line of the dead.
Eberyon even looks a bit surprised. He stammers for a second, pauses to search Gargul's face, and then says, "GARGUL I ACCEPT THE HONOR."
He turns to Bartomus, "SON, YOU HAVE SERVED ME WELL AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO. SPEAK FOR YOUR COMRADES AND TELL US WHY YOU HAVE COME. THE SPEAKING OF IT CARRIES POWER AND SHOWS FAITH."
Gargul adds, "DELIA, AFTER BARTONUS SPEAKS, I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU TWO THINGS. FIRST, GIVE US THE TALE OF YOUR DEATH. THEN, STATE WHY YOU WISH TO LIVE AGAIN AND CONTINUE THIS PARTICULAR LIFE, IF THAT IS INDEED YOUR WISH."
Gargul and Eberyon sit on their thrones and look first at Bartomus with intensity.
Armalad (Hugh) HP 98/154 AC 25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 Tuesday July 9th, 2024 12:15:12 AM
Armalad stands silent and patiently with the rest of the party waiting for Bartomus and Delia to speak. As she was not invited to speak yet she knows it would be rude to do so now. The best thing her and Joker could do now is stand in respectful silence.
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 147/147AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Tuesday July 9th, 2024 7:00:44 AM
Stohp waits patiently, hoping things will go well and not really expecting results.
Stock (JonM) HP: 104/277; AC: 34/31/17; DR 4/-; CMD: 42; Rage: 9/46 used Tuesday July 9th, 2024 9:23:51 AM
Stock raises an eyebrow at the deific interplay. He leans in to Zanderallen and says, ”That’s surprising, right? Gargul taking a back seat like that?”
He leans forward slightly to see Bart’s facial reaction, realizing that after all their time together, he can read the taur’s expressions fairly well. Stohp is still more of a mystery but not so much Bartomus.
Delia (Hannah) HP: -16/-12(/124); AC 29/21/23; CMD 44 Tuesday July 9th, 2024 9:58:54 AM
Delia misses Zander's encouraging smile, remaining on a knee and keeping her eyes fixed on the ground. The bolstering presence of all the Shields is the only thing keeping her from shaking like a leaf. The tremble is contained to her hands. Who was she to ask something like this of the gods?
Hawky makes a tiny, sad sound, feathers fluffed. Not understanding why there are two of his human, but one is see through and not paying attention to him, and the other is dead.
Bartomus(Rod) HP:153/153 AC 21; Glv +18 2d8+2 Slng +15 CMD 14 Melee 13/8/3;Perc+17;Heal+11 Tuesday July 9th, 2024 11:30:06 AM
Bartomus gasped with the others when the Lord of the Dead yielded to Eberyon. There would be stories about this told amongst the dead and amongst the living adding to the pantheon of the Wold. Or, so Bartomus thought before Eberyon called on him directly. He caught himself not breathing, holding his breath, and then slowly let it out as he looked up into the face of Eberyon.
Bartomus had encountered the King of the Fey, Creator of the Wold's Cradle when he was a very young Taur in a grove of trees hidden amongst a near bowl-like stoney crags pointing up out of the grasses of where he once lived. Now, he was closer to Eberyon. Now the years and the many adventures Bartomus had experienced brought a focus to his mind as he took in the face of his Liege and Lord.
Eberyon's face had sharp features that seemed to soften as the Fey of Fey smiled down at him. His greenish-blue eyes swirled and danced with sparkles of gold. Amongst the dark black ringlets of his hair, flowers, grasses, and leaves were interwoven each made out of the finest gemwork that Bartomus could ever have seen. A diadem of feyish worked mithrail set upon Eberyon's head and a pair of mithrail stag horns were held in place to each side of the Fey king's head. He wore clothing woven with the finest spider silks, mithrail embellishments, and tiny gemstones.
Eberyon tilted his head and smiled at Bartomus making it rather clear that Bartomus had taken enough time gathering his thoughts.
"My Lord Eberyon, and Lord Gargul,"[b] Bartomus started from his prone position bringing his hands together and atop his onebent knee.
[b]"We have been walking the caverns for weeks in search of an artifact that is being sought by the dragon-kin of an ancient enemy to the Lake and its surrounding woods. The effort of a few to resurrect an ancient evil requires the Dragon Crown of Largon. We were fortunate to find it, and then defend our efforts to take it. In that defense, our friend and fellow Shield member, Delia, a trusted member of the Shields, a hero of the Float, and of the Wold, was killed. We seek your help, my lord, for our fallen comrade."
Bartomus had spoken the entire time looking directly into the eyes of Eberyon. He kept his voice steady, his breathing controlled. Then he nodded at the King of the Fey, bowed towards Gargul, and glanced over at Delia. He also found himself praying silently that he had done the right thing. Only to realize that the recipient of his prayers was standing in front of him.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 238/238 AC: 36 T: 15 FF: 33 CMD: 36 LoH 6/15 SE 6/6 Tuesday July 9th, 2024 4:17:23 PM
Zanderallen nods once in response to Stock, too stunned to speak. He shifts he attention to Eberyon. He is relieved to note that even Eberyon is shocked by Gargul's actions. With how their last interview with Gargul went perhaps it was better for Delia's fate to be decided by another. He listens to Bart intently and nods in approval at the well spoken words.
Delia (Hannah) HP: -16/-12(/124); AC 29/21/23; CMD 44 Tuesday July 9th, 2024 8:44:21 PM
Delia shakily gets to her feet after Bartomus is done speaking.
"Lord Eberyon. Lord Gargul," she says weakly, giving each a deep nod and not meeting their eyes. She looks to her left and right, taking strength in her allies. Her friends.
She squares her shoulders, voice steadying into matter of fact. She keeps her eyes fixed on the ground right in front of the two gods, "As Bart said, we were hunting for an artifact to stop Karkasan. He is what has infected the Crying Woods and has become a threat to our home. And I guess we did recover it? Though I was already dead then... anyway. There was a spellcaster. The spells he was casting were putting everyone else in danger and I didn't think anyone else could get to him. So once Bart told me that there was a spellcaster up in the darkness, I went hunting. "I was able to kill him. But he had summoned elementals and they... killed me in turn. He was hurting my friends and so I had to risk it. I... hoped that air wouldn't hurt as much as it did, but at least it was quick."
She pauses, then tenses back up, remembering she has to answer another question, "Honestly, I don't know that I'm worthy to ask for another chance at life." She looks back at Zell, the orphan in line behind her, "So many don't even get as long as I had. I have always tried to do the best with the time that I have and I would be proud to call this the end of my life." She finally looks up, meeting both Eberyon and Gargul's eyes in turn, "But my work is not done. Karkasan is still a threat and my friends have decided that they'd rather face that threat with me at their side. And I will not let them down."
She bows again, returning to one knee to await their judgement.
The Best of Wardd's Luck (DM Jerry) Tuesday July 9th, 2024 10:35:22 PM
Gargul chuckles, which is a very odd thing to see... --because it's Gargul--. He looks at Eberyon and shrugs. They seem to be making a decision. Both nod to each other.
Gargul speaks. "HEROES YOU HAVE DONE WELL. YOU HAVE FACED DOWN A FOE THAT HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO CONQUER. KARKASAN HAS CAUSED PROBLEMS FOR THE CITIZENS IN AND AROUND FLOATING CITY FOR SOME TIME.
"YOU HAVE LEARNED HOW TO SACRIFICE, THAT HEROES REALLY DO PAY THE PRICE, AND THAT PRICE IS WORTH THE GOOD YOU ACCOMPLISH. THAT IS THE LESSON OF ADVENTURING. NOT THAT IT IS FUN AND NOBLE AND THAT YOU MIGHT GET RICH AND ESCAPE THE MUNDANE LIFE OF OTHERS. BUT THAT MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR THOSE YOU...SERVE IS IMPORTANT AND WORTH THE SACRIFICE. AND YOU DON'T JUST DO THIS FOR STRANGERS, BUT FOR EACH OTHER. ADVENTURING GROUPS ARE A FAMILY."
He turns to Eberyon. "HEH, WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT I WOULD EVER SAY SOMETHING LIKE THAT, MY OLD ENEMY AND FRIEND."
Eberyon nods one time.
"I GRANT YOU YOUR LIFE DELIA HAYWARD. WITHOUT HESITATION."
He pauses and looks over into the line at Zell. Then back at Delia.
'I'VE NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE IN ALL THE WEARYING CENTURIES OF JUDGING THE LIVES OF ALL WOLDIANS."
Gargul pauses and seems to be double checking himself to be sure this is his judgment.
"BELIEVE IT OR NOT, I'VE SELDOM SEEN A FRIENDSHIP BEGIN TO FORM IN THE LINE OF JUDGEMENT."
He turns to Zell. "TARJORIE AND NELL, STEP FORWARD."
Zell is scared, but tries to put on a brave face. Tarjorie, scared as well, guides her. They stop by Delia to face judgment.
"ZELL, I KNOW HOW YOU DIED. I ALWAYS DO. YOURS WAS...UNFORTUNATE. AND NO ONE HAS....CAST A SPELL FOR YOUR RESURRECTION. BUT IT IS WITHIN MY POWER TO GRANT THE JUDGEMENT I KNOW IS RIGHT.
"ZELL, IF YOU WANT, I WILL GRANT YOU A RESURRECTION WITH TARJORIE. I FEEL YOU DESERVE IT. YOU ARE BRAVE AND I SEE MANY STRONG POSSIBILITIES FOR YOUR FUTURE.
Dell is visibly shaking. She is panicked. "Uh what? You're doing what? But, what if I die again like tomorrow? What if I..."
"PEACE CHILD."
He turns to look toward the Palace of the Gods. "WARDD, CAN I CONSULT WITH YOU FOR A MOMENT? .....YES...THAT IS INDEED THE SITUATION.......AGREED."
"DELL, WE DO NOT WANT YOU TO....LIVE....IN FEAR. SO, WARDD, WHO AE YOU KNOW IS THE GOD OF LUCK, WILL GRANT YOU A BOON. YOU WILL BE FILLED WITH LUCK SO THAT YOU DO NOT DIE UNTIL YOU ARE 25 YEARS OLD. THEN YOU WILL TAKE THE SAME CHANCES AS ALL OF THE NOBLE RACES.
"THERE IS ONLY ONE CATCH. IF YOU PRESS YOUR LUCK KNOWING THAT YOU CANNOT DIE IN ANY WAY BEFORE THEN, THE BOON WARDD OFFERS YOU WILL END AND YOU WILL KNOW THAT IS THE CASE.
"UNDER THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES WOULD YOU LIKE TO CONTINUE THIS LIFE, ZELL?
Zell looks at Tarjorie and then at Delia. That seems to give her courage. She stands strong on her two feet and says, "Yes sir."
"WELL THEN, I WISH YOU THE BEST OF WARDD'S LUCK, CHILD. AND HEROES, I RETURN YOU TO WHERE YOU NEED TO BE."
[Jerry: I return you to your DMs.]
Armalad (Hugh) HP 98/154 AC 25 / Touch 19/ Flat 18 CMD 27 Wednesday July 10th, 2024 12:22:55 AM
Armalad braces herself for the "return to where they need to be"
Where will they find themselves? Back at the Drapery Cavern? Back amongst Stock's people in the Mountain Hold? Back at the Float? Also what of Dolgrim? Did he accompany the Shields to this Interlude of Gods and Powers?
Stohp (Mitch) HP: 147/147AC: 27/15/23 CMD: 26 (+4 vs grapple,+6 disarm, trip) Wednesday July 10th, 2024 8:00:20 AM
Stohp is surprised that she is witnessing not one, but two people being brought back. It's supposed to be shockingly rare! Of course two people across millions is still shockingly rare. She stays quiet and waits to be sent back.
Stock (JonM) HP: 104/277; AC: 34/31/17; DR 4/-; CMD: 42; Rage: 9/46 used Wednesday July 10th, 2024 9:25:34 AM
Stock smiles, ”All is well that ends well, I suppose. Here I had a whole speech prepared I support of Delia. What do you guys suppose I do with this?
He holds up Delia’s body, as yet unmoving.
Bartomus(Rod) HP:153/153 AC 21; Glv +18 2d8+2 Slng +15 CMD 14 Melee 13/8/3;Perc+17;Heal+11 Wednesday July 10th, 2024 6:16:31 PM "Thank you my Lord Eberyon," Bartomus said and bowed deeply towards the King of the Fey. He pulled his torso back up and repeated the bow to Gargul adding, "Iam greatful for your kindness s well, Lord Gargul."
Bartomus then slowly stands smiling at the Shields and the two new found friends.
Zanderallen (Zachary H) 238/238 AC: 36 T: 15 FF: 33 CMD: 36 LoH 6/15 SE 6/6 Wednesday July 10th, 2024 8:50:34 PM
Zanderallen listens solemnly to Eberyon's charge, nodding in agreement. He releases a breath he didn't know he was holding as Delia is returned. He is about to thank the gods but then stops as Gargul speaks. He stares in wonder as the little girl is returned to life. Did that ever happen? He thinks a prayer to Domi to grant the girl courage to meet her life again.
For once he stands in uncertainty, not sure what to do after what he just witnessed.
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