Thpas approaches the corpse, and hoists it into his arms. Cradling the frail, lifeless body of Doru, he walks up the stairs to present it to the priest. "It is a grizzly sight to be sure, but we must understand that it's far better this way."
Ireena is nowhere to be seen. Ismark replies, "Ireena has went back to the mansion to prepare for the coming journey to Vallaki. Donavich comes out of a room next to the door to the room containing the entrance to the undercroft, "I have prepared your father's body for burial." he says to Ismark, "And my son. Is... is he... dead?"
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Upon seeing Doru's remains, Donavich lets out a moan of despair, "My son! My only son!" He snatches Doru's body and cradles it in his trembling arms. He then falls silent and slowly wlks into a bedroom, places Doru's body on the bed, and shuts the door behind him.
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Yes. Probably preparing it for burial. The burgomaster's body is in a different room.
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"Yes." answers Donavich. The room appears to be a bedroom that hasn't been used for ages. Doru's body lies on the bed covered in a white cloth. Donavich kneels beside the bed, praying.
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Emre lacks her priestly equipment. "If you have any prayer beads and a steel sword, I would be glad to administer the rites of Kelemvor." She says this rather begrudgingly.
Valanthe whispers to Emre, "We need him for the burgomaster.. the sooner we help this poor wretch, the sooner he can help the siblings. Just trying to expedite."
Valanthe assists best she can to prepare Doru, remarking, "Perhaps a funeral pyre is the way to go with Doru - you know a blaze of light, like his life was..." then muttering under her breath, "... and because he was a vampire." She begins to hum a funerary song.
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I'm just going to gloss over the details of the funerals because I don't want to spend to much time on those (they both don't progress the story in any way).
"Doru's funeral is short. The day after he died, you all come to the church (you spent the night at the burgomaster's mansion). You (players) and Ireena and Ismark are the only ones present. His body is cremated and the ashes of his body are put into a silver urn and the urn is placed into the ground. The day after that, the burgomaster's funeral takes place. His coffin is buried in the ground and a finely carved tombstone is put above it. About 3 Barovians are present."
Devious serpent folk devoid of compassion, yuan-ti manipulate other creatures by arousing their doubts, evoking their fears, and elevating and crushing their hopes. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves gods.
Devious serpent folk devoid of compassion, yuan-ti manipulate other creatures by arousing their doubts, evoking their fears, and elevating and crushing their hopes. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves gods.
Upon the ceremony's completion, Valanthe states...
"Well then, that was a lovely ceremony - as one can do in this gloomy village - would now be a good time to head out to... ummm... Vallaki, was it? I get the feeling that riding by day would be our best option. Ah - tomorrow morning then? Very well, we shall go then."
// Sorry about that, adjusted my convo for your post 357 //
Byllemura says "I have never been a big fan of burials but these ones... were... interesting... Is everybody ready? Shall we go?" clearly impatient to get going "There are so many things I would love to understand about this land!"
"The journey to Vallaki is long and depressing. The rain and fog prevent you seeing more than fifty feet ahead. After an hour or two, you come to a river with a bridge over it."
"Through the mist comes a skeletal warhorse and rider, both clad in ruined chainmail. The skeletal rider holds up a lantern that sheds no light. It takes no notice of you. Ireena tries to hold back a scream."
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Thpas throws in arm around Ireena to keep her from panicking. "Shh , quiet. It's all right, it's going to be all right." In a hushed voice, he Whispers his question to the others. "Do you think he doesn't know we're here, or do you think he doesn't care we're here?"
Thpas approaches the corpse, and hoists it into his arms. Cradling the frail, lifeless body of Doru, he walks up the stairs to present it to the priest. "It is a grizzly sight to be sure, but we must understand that it's far better this way."
Byllemura follows Thpas, nods towards Donavich with a saddened look, and turns to Ireena and Ismark: "Now, what of your father's body?"
PbP: Curse of Strahd: In the Shadow of Ravenloft - Byllemura Ziasebek, Tiefling Sorceress (4)
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"Yes, Donavich." Emre nods solemnly. "Your son's soul has been delivered to the underworld."
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// So he's in the room with Doru's body? //
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Yes. Probably preparing it for burial. The burgomaster's body is in a different room.
Devious serpent folk devoid of compassion, yuan-ti manipulate other creatures by arousing their doubts, evoking their fears, and elevating and crushing their hopes. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves gods.
"We should cremate, Doru - and we need to get on with the burial of Ismark's and Ireena's father... this place does not feel safe," Valanthe remarks.
Walking up to the door Donavich entered, Valanthe knocks and asks, "May we come in and pray with you and help you with preparations?"
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"Yes." answers Donavich. The room appears to be a bedroom that hasn't been used for ages. Doru's body lies on the bed covered in a white cloth. Donavich kneels beside the bed, praying.
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Emre lacks her priestly equipment. "If you have any prayer beads and a steel sword, I would be glad to administer the rites of Kelemvor." She says this rather begrudgingly.
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Valanthe whispers to Emre, "We need him for the burgomaster.. the sooner we help this poor wretch, the sooner he can help the siblings. Just trying to expedite."
Valanthe assists best she can to prepare Doru, remarking, "Perhaps a funeral pyre is the way to go with Doru - you know a blaze of light, like his life was..." then muttering under her breath, "... and because he was a vampire." She begins to hum a funerary song.
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I'm just going to gloss over the details of the funerals because I don't want to spend to much time on those (they both don't progress the story in any way).
Devious serpent folk devoid of compassion, yuan-ti manipulate other creatures by arousing their doubts, evoking their fears, and elevating and crushing their hopes. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves gods.
Devious serpent folk devoid of compassion, yuan-ti manipulate other creatures by arousing their doubts, evoking their fears, and elevating and crushing their hopes. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves gods.
Upon the ceremony's completion, Valanthe states...
"Well then, that was a lovely ceremony - as one can do in this gloomy village - would now be a good time to head out to... ummm... Vallaki, was it? I get the feeling that riding by day would be our best option. Ah - tomorrow morning then? Very well, we shall go then."
// Sorry about that, adjusted my convo for your post 357 //
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Byllemura says "I have never been a big fan of burials but these ones... were... interesting... Is everybody ready? Shall we go?" clearly impatient to get going "There are so many things I would love to understand about this land!"
PbP: Curse of Strahd: In the Shadow of Ravenloft - Byllemura Ziasebek, Tiefling Sorceress (4)
"Yes, let's be off! I can't wait to meet the interesting people this land has to offer!" Thpas is genuinely excited to get moving.
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Thpas throws in arm around Ireena to keep her from panicking. "Shh , quiet. It's all right, it's going to be all right." In a hushed voice, he Whispers his question to the others. "Do you think he doesn't know we're here, or do you think he doesn't care we're here?"
Emre dons her shield.
// Is the skeletal rider coming across the bridge? And is he riding toward us? Or in a different direction? //
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Valanthe says, somewhat sedately,
"Well, you don't see that everyday... is there another way around, Ismark - before we see what that rider is all about?"
Then turning to the others,
"Also, weren't we supposed to stop by some pool with some gypsies - is that on our path, or hopefully, another that avoids some of this trouble..."
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