OOC Anth Tuesday March 21st, 2006 9:27:14 PM
Sorry Folks I missunderstood.
BTW I love to give out extra exp for everyone playing along, no wall flowers rember your about to go and meet a god. Imagine.
Guest DM: Zed Tuesday March 21st, 2006 9:30:27 PM
A white robed priest comes from the house. Actualy he looks less like a priest and more like a monk. His eyes are all white though, it is clear he is powerful as the holly energy granted by Gargul radiates from his skin. He speaks easily but it is clear by his demenor he is more than competent.
"I am Zed, please stop right where you are and come no closer. How may we help you?"
Ashira Tuesday March 21st, 2006 11:23:35 PM
Ashira freezes in her tracks. "Master Zed, I am Ashira and these are my brothers and sisters..." Ashira points to each person as she calls out their names. She pauses before continuing. "A brother of ours, a priest of Domi has fallen and is now with our Lord Gargul. We have a scroll of True Resurrection, and we are in need of a powerful priest who can cast the spell so that we can petition Lord Gargul for his life. Can you help us?"
Jagar Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 1:07:04 AM
The Monk nods in agreement to Ashira's words " yes he fell earlier today at the Temple of Ga'al fighting to free our brother Tomas " as Jagar points out Tomas " who was captured and tortured at their temple here in south harbor"
Jagar shivers from a slight chill " we humbly seek help in this matter "
Bart Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 3:41:34 AM
Bart bows his head for the powerfull priest, he hopes he will cooporate although Bart doesn't like to see Gargul again, he still remembers last time. "As an true priest of Domi he fell trying to help a friend"
Rigging Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 7:22:32 AM
Rigging will also stop in his tracks and give a courtly bow to the priest. "As my friend have said, We are here to plead for our friend. How do we go about this? Is there a ritual we must perform?"
Cosmo Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 9:09:44 AM
Cosmo remains silent in the back of the group, watching for the time being.
He drops his disguise and returns to his normal halfling self.
Val Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 9:49:17 AM
Val stays in the back silent. The look on her face clearly tells that she doesn't want to be here. But she's following along without protest. Hopefully this meeting will go better than the last one.
Appolo d20+9=12 d20+6=10 Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 10:21:56 AM
Appolo follows along staying near Valanthe.He is in a good mood as he walks next to her"Well sunshine fine day for a walk .Nice to go visit afriend.You know."he says witha smile on his face.he also tries to keep an eye out and an ear open for trouble.He sees and hears nothing much of interest.
Spot 12 Listen 10
Bash brothers Hal and Kirk Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 8:25:17 PM
two tall (6'6") armored men at the back of the group clear their throats as the older one speaks up nervously over the heads of those in front "Ah master Zed your help would be welcomed in reviving our friend back to the living" remarks Hal" he was a person of strong character...... we would follow him anywhere"
Guest DM: Zed Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 9:23:30 PM
Zed turns and answers everyon in turn.
Ashira: "Yes I can help you. I will need the scroll and payment. Do you have the dead with you?"
Jagar: "I need no modisty from you all, you may stad as you are. I see you as you are, as does my Lord Gargul."
Bart: "I am glad he fell as he would have lived, as his beliefs would have wished, however the tenents of Domi matter little here and less where you will be going."
Rigging: "Ritual, no you must go before the God of life and death and petition him to relase back into the Wold a soul, to upset the natral balance of time and the order of the univers and grant more time to a departed soul."
Hal and Kirk: "He is past reviving. He must be returend now, which is . . . diffrent."
Then to all of you. "Gather yourselfs and the dead with payment. Go around the back of the house, there you will find a gazabo with a pedistal and a slab of black bmarble in the center. Place the payment upon the pedistal and the decessed upon the slab. Payment should be something of great Personal worth to the departed. Gather there and hold hands and wait. I will cast the spell and beout shortly. Prepare yourselfs. Gargul will be prepared for you."
Rigging Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 10:16:53 PM
Rigging looks at the cleric with fear in his eye. "I am sorry, but we don't have a body. It was impossible to bring. It was my understanding that the scroll we have, contains magic powerful enough to bring him back with out a body. Am I mistaken?
You mention payment? What is required? I don't want to offend by not giving enough. We all love Nezamil and will do what is required to bring him back? Can you advise us on this, Master Zed?"
'I wonder what besides his holy symbol, was most important to him...'
Ashira Thursday March 23rd, 2006 12:07:09 AM
The ranger holds the scroll in her hand with trembling arms. She shoots Rigging an "I told you so" look as she waits to hear back from Zed.
Appolo Thursday March 23rd, 2006 9:36:13 AM
Appolo stands in the rear.He just remains silent.He then follows the others around to the gazebo.
Cosmo Thursday March 23rd, 2006 12:40:56 PM
Hmmm. Gargul will be prepared for me. What does that mean.
Cosmo follows the group around back to the gazebo.
Jagar Thursday March 23rd, 2006 5:43:54 PM
"I agree Mykael i would think Nezamil's holy symbol representing Domi would be his most worthy item as he has dedicated his life to Domi's wisdom"
Jagar makes his way around to the gazebo taking a place in a chain of people around the black marble slab
"this aughta be intresting" murmers Jagar quietly
Bash brothers Hal and Kirk Thursday March 23rd, 2006 5:48:12 PM
Kirk slaps Jagar lightly on his shoulder as the monk speaks " yes a good choice i would agree "
The two armored warriors walk with a swagger around to the gazebo after the Monk and take up postions to Jagar's right and reach out their hands to those next to them to hold hands as Master Zed has asked
They nervously shuffle their feet as they await the coming of a God !!
Val Thursday March 23rd, 2006 11:39:44 PM
Val hates that she has to be here. She's not fond of the god of death though if it will bring Nezamil back its a small price to pay. If she dies in battle she hopes they will let her rest in peace and not risk angering the god of death.
Bart Friday March 24th, 2006 3:05:34 AM
Offcourse honourable Zed we are her to plea at Lord Gargul for the life of our friend Nezamil
Guest DM : Zed Friday March 24th, 2006 1:17:43 PM
To Rigging: No the body is not nessicary, it is only helpful, as you all stand in the circle and wait please picture your friend in every detail that you can. As for the payment, it must only be something of great personal value to your dead friend.
The priest walks up behind everyone after about 8 minutes. "What token of the dead have you placed as payment? Please picture your friend clearly, we will be leaving this plane very soon."
Jagar Saturday March 25th, 2006 1:09:49 AM
The Monk looks about at the others as they debate what item of Nezamil's to choose " i say Nezamil's Holy symbol of Domi ......it is how he led his life "
Jagar nods to Mykael who has the dwarf's belongings
Rigging Saturday March 25th, 2006 9:46:47 AM
Rigging nods at Jagar's words and agrees. "Yes, Nezamil was a devoted follower and cleric of Domi. I think that will be his cloest connection. While he has more powerful magic, this was his most prized possession."
Rigging will stand in the circle and picture his dwarven friend. His huge stature combined with his huge and loving heart. His kindness to others and his daily wisdom in helping keep Rigging and the others from becoming to reckless. Finally his sacrifice for the group. He probably knew that there was a trap but also knew that the cleric of Ga'al was powerful and threatened his friends and family. Though he didn't count on dying, he was willing to risk himself rather than see his friends come to harm."
Rigging finds tears streaming down his cheeks as he thinks of his friend and prays that Gargul will hear their request in a favorable manner.
Cosmo Saturday March 25th, 2006 11:11:17 AM
Cosmo nods in agreement when Jager and Rigging pick Nezamil's holy symbol as his most prized possession. He thinks of his most prized possession, his spellbook as he absentmindely pats his pouchbelt where it is.
Cosmo takes a place in the circle and thinks of his new friend Nezamil he has only known for a short time. Hopefully, he will be able to spend more time with the Cleric and get to know him and his faith better.
Mykael Saturday March 25th, 2006 6:32:11 PM
Mykael places Nezamil's holy symbol of Domi in the center and takes his place in the ring.
He looks to the individual on either side of him and takes thier hand.
He pictures the strong dwarven cleric, and waits to see what happens.
Bart Sunday March 26th, 2006 2:04:26 PM
Bart pictures his biggest smallest frien Nezamil in his mind, his passion when he did tells story about Domi's life his welldoings. Nezamils bravour in battle. His wisdom, the aid he give him during and after battle. The fun moments they shared
Guest DM : Greetings Sunday March 26th, 2006 4:03:05 PM
Zed comes up from behind you all and picks up the holy symbol; nodding as his eyes go white he nods and places the symbol in a pouch. He whispers "Prepare" and then suddenly you all find yourself standing on a great steppe. Rocks and grass cover and dot the huge landscape. A land desolate and yet stunningly beautiful. Nothing moves. No air stirs. Then before you the air begins to shimmer as with heat. Seemingly in the distance you see two horses. Creatures of such grace and beauty that they steal your breath. They are running toward you and playing with one another. Nipping at each others flanks, racing one another as they sprint toward you. One a stunning silver grey and the other a blood red. They in the distance remind you of something fundamental. Something deep within. Before you know it they are before you. Rearing high and snorting. The Blood red one speaks.
"Welcome to my lord's domain, why do you trespass here, what is your business?"
Rigging Sunday March 26th, 2006 10:56:24 PM
Rigging will bow low to both horses, and politely say, "We have been brought here by another of Gargul's servants, one of his priests. He have come to beg for the restoration of a friend and comrade Nezamil who has fallen and finds himself in Gargul's graces.
We are unsure on the best way to accomplish this deed. If you could provide any wisdom on this, we all would be grateful."
Rigging will bow low again.
Tomas (NPC follower of Rigging) George Sunday March 26th, 2006 11:04:15 PM
Tomas, feeling guilty, keeps his head down and doesn't say much allowing Rigging and the other officers to do most of the talking. If he had only waited for others to come with him...if he had just sent for the merchants to come to the ship. He was trying to impress Rigging and the others. Pride was his sin and now Nezamil was dead. He doesn't know what he will do if Gargul refuses the request.
Appolo Monday March 27th, 2006 3:32:25 AM
Appolo steps up in line and does as told.He looks over at Tomas"Hey don't blame yourself.He went fighting his enemies.It's not your fualt.Sooner or latwer death claims as all.For people like us it tends to come sooner rather then later.That's just the way it is."He then goes back to being silent.
Val Monday March 27th, 2006 10:14:53 AM
Val holds her tongue and tries to keep her emotions from affecting her opinions and especially her words. So far everything was alright but she was nervous. After the last time what would Gargul expect of them now?
Jagar Monday March 27th, 2006 1:45:32 PM
The monk nods at Captain Riggings words " master Zed has sent us here "adds Jagar to the blood red horse
bash brothers Hal and Kirk (Npc's followers of Nezamil) Monday March 27th, 2006 1:48:44 PM
The two brothers catch their breath as they appear in the realm of Gargul
They each eye another for a moment as in disbelief but then follow Riggings actions and bow in respect to the two horses
Cosmo d20+7=22 Monday March 27th, 2006 2:18:20 PM
Cosmo takes in all the sights of the realm they have been transported to. He sees the two horses coming towards them, one red and one silver and wonders as to the significance of their colors(knowledge religion 22).
Following Rigging's lead, Cosmo bows in respect to the two horses.
Guest DM : Herald Monday March 27th, 2006 10:37:08 PM
(No signifigance to the colors.)
The blood red horse nuzzles the side of the other. A wisper is heard through the air.
Molly love he comes and he knows these mortals well, he has watched them closely and he comes not happy.
We must leave now Gabriel, he comes.
The red one speaks.
He comes to speak with you. Like a storm he comes.
With that the horses disapear.
Guest DM : GARGUL Monday March 27th, 2006 10:48:21 PM
Suddenly the peace of the steppe is broken as black clouds form a dark swirl over your head. Thunder without sound and lighting without light fill the air. Your hair stands on end as the clouds billow and roll. They begin to form shapes and the thunderous anger with which they are created almost knocks you over. Finally a huge black horse standing 30 feet over the tallest of you is shaped out of the clouds. A mane of liquid fire flows from his back and his eyes are stars. Stars from the night sky. His shiny coat seems to ripple and then you notice it is not shiny, it is universes and galaxies. It stands before you as sparks fly from its hoofs. There is only one word to describe such a thing. BEAUTIFUL. Then the voice you remember but wish you had forgotten booms through the air. A voice you will miss to the core of your soul when it is gone.
IS THAT SO APPOLO? "SOONER OR LATER DEATH COMES TO US ALL, THATS JUST THE WAY IT IS." IF THAT IS SO THEN WHY DO I FIND YOU ALL STANDING BEFORE ME AGAIN??
Ashira Tuesday March 28th, 2006 1:30:33 AM
The ranger gulps at the arrival of the black horse, and her eyes go to the ground as he speaks. When she does regain the power of speech, she speaks in the faintest of whispers. "My Lord Gargul, please do not be angry with us. As you know my Lord last time we came before you it was because I had been foolish and reckless in battle and had fallen needlessly. You mercifully let me return to my family. And my Lord Gargul, your servant has learned well from the mistakes that brought us here before. Lord, we do not come here begging for brother Nezamil's life lightly. He fell in a well planned battle, and his death was something that none of us could foresee nor could we prevent. But that is neither here nor there to my Lord. My Lord, brother Nezamil is a dear friend of ours and an invaluable member of our team...he has served Domi well and has brought about the conversion of several people. His life came to an end abruptly. If my Lord would consider returning his life to us, I am sure that brother Nezamil would be joyful to spread the news about my Lord's power and generosity..."
OOC: Sorry about the posting folks, but going to the tournament this weekend threw me off.
Bart Tuesday March 28th, 2006 6:11:44 AM
Bart bows before the strange and beautiful horse. My Lord Gargul, Nezamil and other priests have teached me everything has a begin and a end, and that it is you who decide if it is time for a mortal to leave the wold of living. We come here to plea before you because it is my believe Nezamil has still a lot to do in the Wold. Spreading the word of Domi, helping the poor and the weak, helping us to overcome to power of the Ga'alian temple in our country and telling the people of your goodness
Bart looks to Appollo and frown s to him he hopes he understands it and shows respect to Gargul
Jagar Tuesday March 28th, 2006 3:46:44 PM
The monk stands frozen for a moment taking in the arrival of the black horse which is Gargul
Ashira's and Barts voices break his trance and Jagar kneels down on one knee " we wish to unite with our brother Nezamil " speaks Jagar with awe in his voice at speaking with a God of the Wold
Bash brothers Hal and Kirk (npc's followers of Nezamil) Tuesday March 28th, 2006 4:16:34 PM
The two tall armored warriors faces are ashen white at the sight of Gargul's incarnation and both kneel in his precense
Hal the older brother tries to speak but his throat is dry....after a moment he finds his voice "L..L..Lord Gargul we humbly and respectfully ask for Nezamil's return "
The younger brother Kirk adds his voice quivering slightly "ah.....we have only recently met the couragous dwarf in these dark times of unrest in the battle againist the Fae King.....he unselfishly helped guide us and others thru those times and put himself at great risk to protect us from the dangers of that perilous time"
Hal finishes " that is why we chose to follow brother Nezamil....to help protect those in need ....in these troubled and uncertain times "
Mykael Tuesday March 28th, 2006 7:41:01 PM
Mykael stands like a pillar before the two horses, admiring the view of the landscape and the horses. He listens intently, over hearing thier conversation, and then readies himself for Gargul.
Courage, concentration, and preparedness, still were not enough to keep him from flinching slightly at emotional burst of the Gods arrival.
Standing as strong as he can, watching in curiosity and fear, as Gargul appears before them. Mykael's eyes wander over the body that Gargul has chosen, ever wondering of new things. His attention is suddenly drawn, by the words of his companions and he silently, bows his head in respect to Gargul.
Cosmo Tuesday March 28th, 2006 8:51:25 PM
Another horse Cosmo thinks ... something to remember when he gets back to the Wold.
He remains bowing, hoping the god does not turn his attention towards him.
Rigging Tuesday March 28th, 2006 9:28:11 PM
Rigging looks up in genuine awe at the sight of Gargul and then fear fills his heart when the God of the Dead immediately starts questioning Appolo. He looks at the young thief and wills him to answer the powerful diety before them. He prays that Appolo learned from his last confrontation from the unforgivening God and we don't have a repeat performance.
Rigging drops to both knees and bows to Gargul's form this time. "Most holy Gargul, We thank you for the audience you have granted us. We have come to plead for our friend Nezamil. We bow to your wisdom and beseech your compassion. I don't understand the mysteries of your domain and why you choose to allow some to return from it, for a second chance. I only humbly ask that you allow Nezamil that chance.
We are embarking on a new journey. We are founding a new settlement. This settlement will be founded to allow all free folks a place to learn and trade. When the settlement is established, we would be honored to build a church in your honor. A place where your priests could teach your mysteries so the common man can learn of you. Learn that death is just the next stage from life. Not an ending but a new beginning."
Rigging will bow low again keeping his head on the ground waiting for an answer.
Guest DM : GARGUL Tuesday March 28th, 2006 10:16:01 PM
The Giant horse listens carefully and then rises up upon his hind legs and blots out the sun. The world is dark and cold for a moment before the massive form comes crashing down before you. The earth trembles as sparks from the great hoofs wash over all of you like water. The massive head bends down low and his breath like spring rain blasts from his nostrils. The eyes go hazy and white and then a single fiery star shines in each of the black globes as it passes. The huge face comes down inches from each of you and in your mind the painful and melodic voice whispers through.
you can not placate me with false worship. i am not a worshiped being. i do not crave petty notoriety and the fawning of the favors of mortals like some of my brothers and sisters. i stand outside the pantheons. i take no sides in their petty squabbles unless they trespass upon my domain, and they leave me alone and do not challenge me. can your small and frightened minds comprehend why? can you theorize why they fear me just as you do and leave me be? answer me if you can.
Then raising back up to its full height the beast tosses his mane and goblets of fire are sent off into the heavens to create new stars.
ANSWER ME ANY OF YOU. AND WHAT ABOUT APPOLO'S STATEMENT. IF THAT IS WHAT YOU ALL BELIEVE THEN WHY ARE YOU HERE. MILLIONS COME BEFORE ME AND STATE THE SAME PETTY FOOLISH NEEDS FOR THE RETURN OF ONE OF THEIR OWN. IN FACT EVEN NOW ONE YOU KILLED HAS FRIENDS HERE BEGGING FOR THE LIFE YOU ALL TOOK. WHAT MAKES YOUR NEED SO MUCH MORE SPECIAL THAN EVERYONE ELSES. WHY SHOULD I UPSET THE BALANCE OF THE UNIVERSE FOR YOU FEW. COME, THE MIGHT APPOLO HAD SO MUCH TO SAY LAST TIME, WHY DOES HE NOT SPEAK NOW? AND YOU VAL, DO YOU BELIEVE I GAVE YOU BACK YOUR TOUNGE SO YOU COULD REMAIN SILENT. COME SHOW ME WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED AFTER OUR LAST MEETING.
Appolo Wednesday March 29th, 2006 11:14:04 AM
Appolo had remained silent when the Gargul arrived.he was claerly unimpessed and not frightened.
When Gargul confronts him the first time he just looks at the god of death with smile and says nothing.Yes Appolo isn't afraid of him.
The second time he answers him"First of what I told Tomas id true sooner or later everyone stands before you.Secondly what I said the last time is also true.Either you will grant our petition or you won't.Like you said ypu've heard it all.All this bluster and commotion isn't really necessary nis it.Me and you have a deal don't we.That's why you sent me back.If you really believe in the balance as you put it.Take me in Nezamil's place.I'll stay here and you send the good dwarf back,The wold needs him more then me.He is greater then I am.All I am is akiller.Nezamil is healer healerOh and don't grant that other parties pettition.I really hate killing the same fool twice."
Rigging Wednesday March 29th, 2006 3:43:39 PM
Rigging decides to stand. If this god was going to blast him, he will blast him while he was on his feet.
"Gargul, I am no theolgian but I would guess why the other gods fear and respect you. All of their domains have to do with living and the motivation of the living. Alemi's is healing, Ga'al is dominion, while the others deal with such mundane things like commerce, justice and love.
You deal with something more basic and profound. Life and death itself. Without them, the other Woldian gods would be rendered useless. With no renewal and casting away of the old, the Wold would become stagnant. We could go on without dominion or love. Our lives would been lessened without them but without you and your domain, the game is over. You keep the balance that the others work within. Without that balance, the others are meaningless.
I admit your greatness and schemes for the universe is beyond my understanding. I don't and can't comprehend how you keep the balance between life and death. I don't know how important a role my friend Nezamil plays in your balance. Was he cut down before his time? Before he affected his portion of the balance? Only you in your wisdom can decide. I can only talk about the things I do understand. The things that motivate the noble and not so noble races. We loved Nezamil for his noble and giving personality. For his loyalty to friends and his courage in his convictions. If these are things you find worthy to your balance than I humbly ask that you return our friend Nezamil to us."
Rigging will bow his head once more waiting for the lightning to strike.
Jagar Wednesday March 29th, 2006 8:46:40 PM
The monk continues to kneel on one knee as sparks splash around him..... he closes his eyes for a moment then opens them only to find himself staring straight into Gargul's eyes the fiery red stars bore deep into Jagar's soul.
"petty foolish needs?" trembles the monk " our friendship with Nezamil is not petty or foolish it is something we value and treasure.......it is something intangible that makes life worth living.....our friendships among ourselves help make our journey thru life bearable......i just hope that Nezamil's path in life is not done ....that he has more paths to walk ......more work to do for the balance in the wold " adds Jagar nervously
Bash brothers Hal and Kirk(npc follower's of Nezamil) Wednesday March 29th, 2006 8:54:46 PM
The two armored warriors muscles tighten as Gargul comes face to face with them ....holding their breath they wait for the moment to pass and just listen as others speak.
Both brothers are shaken from the thundering crashing of the horses's hoofs their vision blurred by the cascade of sparks .....the older brother reaches out to his younger brother next to him and places a reassuring hand on his shoulder
Cosmo Wednesday March 29th, 2006 10:09:00 PM
Cosmo remains as he is. There is apparently some old history going on with Gargul that he has no knowledge of.
He does hope the best for his new friend Nezamil.
Guest DM : GARGUL Wednesday March 29th, 2006 11:21:08 PM
The huge horse chuckles. It is a stunning sound. The huge head comes down and sways slightly before Appolo.
i see you have learned nothing. you have even failed to understand our last deal at a fundamental and basic level. what you offer is beyond worthless and is faulty logic. the fact that you can not see that is . . . amusing. although i did not expect you to see it, not you. to stand before a god to which you can hide no thought no feeling no action no movement and pretend you are not frightened is not foolish, it is silly. your antics make me laugh dear child. your boastfulness of killing an enemy you barely scratched is laughable. i was there. i can be there again. i can be in your head with you, in your heart and see every second of the battle from within your darkest moments and thoughts. there is nothing you are that you can hide from me. it is good for those who are awaking to have an example of how not to live and think.
The huge head turns to Rigging.
you on the other hand come close to wakefulness. you come close to understanding and to wisdom. tell me, why is your friend apollo's logic so faulty, why is this trade he offers the opposite of the balance he says he's so understanding of?
Then the face finishes at Jagar.
well put young one, you too begin to understand wakefulness. however what would those things really mean to you if they were not transitory? if you could call back anyone from the brink anytime you wished then would the bonds and feelings be worth anything? why live and love if you can just try again later. men are in general lazy at heart. they want things they take no time to understand, then when they get them they can not deal with the consequences of having what they thought they wished for.
Ashira Thursday March 30th, 2006 12:30:06 AM
Ashira is stung by Gargul's words. Her worship had been anything but false. True, she still does not understand the god she owes her life too, but she had been sincere. She stands and watches Appolo and Rigging answer Gargul. Her eyes turned to the floor, she listens as Gargul responds to them, her head swimming. A deep, churning knot builds in her stomach. How can she ever repay her debt to this god when she has no idea what he wants
Val Thursday March 30th, 2006 10:43:53 AM
"Great one," Val says from her knees, eyes looking at the ground, "while this is only a guess I suspect that the other gods wonder about their own excistance. Can a god truly die? How would they know unless it happens? Only you would know the answer to that question. A part of them wants to ask and yet they are afraid to do so. So they keep you at a distance because you are a reminder of what they cannot bring themselves to do. As for why we are here. We are here because we are weak. We enjoy life and the pain of losing Nezamil for good is too much for us to bear. With that weakness comes foolishness. Only you know when it is truly time for one to pass on. Our request could challenge that descision yet we make it anyway."
Mykael Thursday March 30th, 2006 11:48:33 AM
Mykael stands silently listening to the comments made by all. 'Persuade a god? He most likely has made his mind up. What can I say? He seems to want to teach or enlighten us, but I fail to understand the basic concepts of his existance. Well here goes nothing.'
Mykeal swallows, hardens his face, and looks up at the beautiful manifestation, that is Gargul.
"God of Life and Death, I can not begin to fathom how the balance sits. I truly dont even understand the balance. I admit this. And what the balance that you are master over, also, is beyond me. If you are willing to enlighten me, I would welcome it with open arms, and thank you."
"I am simply here to try and persuade you to return a fallen comrade. Not because I believe in resurrection, because once I kill someone, they should stay dead. However, I am here because my friends wish it, it is an option sometimes granted by you, and because Nezamil would do the same for me."
"My offer of persuasion, is this. Nezamil, was a vital part in the defeat of the Fey King. The Fey King was, in his sphere of influence, denigning you your rights over Life and Death. It was a minor inconvience to you I am sure. However, our group which included Nezamil, dealt with this minor problem and thus stopped the interference of your rights. The whole of the group may not have even wanted to go against the Fey King, but in the end the result, was a problem for you solved. We did this for our own reasons, each of us. But I would submit to you that most of us felt the lack of balance and thus were helping you, whether we knew it or not. So, if there is room in your balance, I submit that for his prior work, you allow Nezamil to return to us in the Wold."
"I thank you for your time, no matter your decision."
Appolo Thursday March 30th, 2006 12:13:14 PM
Appolo just smiles and merely shrugs his shoulders"I offered what I had to offer and you refuse.So be it.Like I said either you will or you won't.I'm not pretending or hiding anything or trying to.I'm just not afraid of you anymore,I fact the older I get the less afaid I am of anything. All we want is a simple answer,Will you or won't return Nezamil to us.Oh and I think the other gods understand you well.Especially your old buddies Domi and Alemi.As far as myself not understanding the balance,you and the universe goes.Well I'm not supposed to and don't want to.If I did well that would make me a god wouldn't it.I mean it takes one to understand one."Appolo is very calm relaxed and not in the least intimidated or fightened.
Jagar Thursday March 30th, 2006 6:58:59 PM
The kneeling monk ponders Garguls questions while he listens to the others
" I cannot argue againist the truth of what you have said .......our lives are fleeting moments in time......all we have is....hope....an intangible thing that we can use to make our lives and dreams worthwhile in this fleeting moments of our lives "
Rigging Thursday March 30th, 2006 7:29:48 PM
Rigging's face is strained as he grapples with thoughts best left to philosphers, priests, and men much wiser than him. He is a simple captain of a ship and a leader of a small band of heroes.
"My Lord Gargul, I am having trouble finding the words to simplify the question you ask. I would guess the more fundalmental question is why are we here? Why are the Gods here? Why do the Gods even care what mere mortals think. The universe in in constant struggle with itself. The struggle between creation and destruction, between chaos and order, between good and evil.
The problem lies in that it is much easier to destroy. A forest can take hundreds of years to grow and burn in only hours. A farm can take a generation to establish and make prosper, but be razed to the ground by marders in minutes.
This can be taken on an emotional level as well. It is much easier to hate something than to forgive and try to understand it. It is easier to stay with your preconcieved ideas than to expand your mind and except new ones.
Is this why you don't think Appolo's offer is fair? His death only adds to the negative balance and Nezamil's restoration only balances it. What you need is both to live, to learn and grow. To do good acts to help balance against the more easily achieved destruction, chaos and evil?
Cosmo Thursday March 30th, 2006 9:20:43 PM
Cosmo knows when to speak up and Cosmo knows when to keep silent. This is one of the times to keep small and silent.
He does continue to listen intently, hoping to add value to Rigging's and the god's conversation, when the time is right.
Guest DM : GARGUL Friday March 31st, 2006 3:29:47 AM
The giant horse suddely shrinks to a normal size and trots over to Rigging.
you are gaining widom. i am proud of you.
Turning to Apollo the house chuckles again. You are lieing, to your self. You have no value for your own life or the life of any other, therefore you are nothing but afraid. no choice you make comes from rational thought or aware choice. they all come from fear. that is how you wish to live so be it. you shall rember none of this and every time you lie about your fears to yourself you shall have to face tehm 1000 fold until you realize the thing you fear the most is yourself.[/i]
WhitH that Apollo dissapears and is gone from the group for the moment. The horse is suddenly the towering giant again.
DO NOT WORRY. HE WILL BE BACK WITH YOU WHOLE AND SOUND WHEN YOU RETURN. HE WILL NOT REMBER A MOMENT OF HIS OR YOUR TIME HERE AND YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REMIND HIM. SHOULD YOU SPEAK OF ANY OF THIS TO HIM HE WILL IMIDEATELY FORGET WHAT WAS SPOKEN. HERE IS MY DECREE. YOU SHALL HAVE YOUR FRIEND BACK ON ONE CONDITION. THE ENEMY OF YOURS THAT IS HERE WILL BE RAISED AS WELL. HE SHALL BE TIED TO APOLLO. THEY ARE BOTH FOOLS BUT PERHAPS WE CAN TEACH THEM SOMETHING. APOLLO SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED OR EVEN ABLE TO INTENTIONALY HARM THIS EMEMY OR ANY PERSON THIS ENEMY THINKS OF AS A FRIEND. THIS ENEMY SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED OR EVEN ABLE TO INTENTIONALY HARM ANYONE WHO TRUELY CONSIDERS APOLLO A FRIEND. THIS IS MY DECREE. GOODBYE.
Then without warning you are back in the gazebo. Nezamil lays on the marble slab and is breathing and blinking. He is nacked and shivering. It is night and you are alone. The house is black. No one but you is in the graveyard.
(OOC Thanks guys it was fun. Have fun dealing with Garguls michief)
(Jim e-mail me after sunday and we'll talk about what all this means.)
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