Necromancer's Delusion-Homebrew

Aryn sighed deeply, overjoyed at the distinct change in Mucor’s attitude. She would help carry the body over and assist in digging the grave. “See Mucor, not every death is a bad one even if it appears such. We’re you not considering the same just to change your appearance?  You have done a service to this man ending his pain. You should speak with the twins. They underwent torture and may be able to ease your feelings further.” She would say as they dig and she’d look to the others and find Gaelin’s eye smiling and giving him a small nod.  

(I think they were tortured right?  They were badly injured and starved I think.)

(Yes they were tortured, though not as bad as the three prisoners who died.)

Torq was pleased to hear Mucor's seemingly happy response.  "Shall we join you?" Torq asked then added, "We are planning on dining together this evening to discuss our interview tomorrow in case you two wish to join us. I don't know about the others but I plan on bathing and resting for a short while before eating."

After the burial ceremony, if there is one Torq will retire to his chambers then bathe examining his feathered wing that took the brunt of Draco's spell.  After bathing he'd check on the twins to make sure they were doing okay and invite them to join him in the spa. Once they're done with the spa they'll make their way to the dining hall and wait for the others.

(I don't know if we want to discuss a plan for the interview or just wing it.  I'm fine with either but figured this would give us a chance to discuss in character.)

(I'm fine either way. Winging it seems to go well and we've somewhat planned with Gaelin and Mucor practicing their fancy light show. ;b  )

Aryn will pat her hands dry of the dirt after they're done and say, "You did good Mucor.  Take a moment to rest and I'll see you at dinner.... and maybe a bath.." she says and boops his snout with a smile before turning to leave.  She'll make her way back to her chambers and like Torq, take a much needed bath, smelling of blood dirt and death.  Once cleaned she'd go back to the grove and find Button.  "Hey buddy, how's the growing going?  Wanna learn something in elvish?"  She'll spend about an hour talking with the mushroom and attempt to teach him how to say "Wait and Hope" in elvish.

Performance:   4

After she speaks with Button she'll find Mucor and escort him to the dining hall where she will devour as much food as she can.  (Nom nom nom nom)

"You are correct, perhaps I will find time to speak with the twins. I never asked then if they enjoyed the handles I made for their weapons." Mucor would reply to Aryn with a smile. As Torq offers to help, the burned minotaur would wave him over. "Sure. I dont think it will take long friend." The minotaur would say to the aarakara. After finishing the burial, He would make his way to the shore of the pond in the center of the grove and begin cleaning the Ash and blood from his fur . He would then smile and squeeze the silver ring on his hand one last time for the day and transform into the elvish form he had taken before their last mission. "This form is much easier to keep clean.. A lot less hair." The elf would say as he floated around in the pond and continued his bath. If Mucor noticed Aryn moving to visit Button, he would wait a while before remembering the werewolf parts he had collected from outside the cave and go to take then to Button.

Gaelin would retire with Valeera to her den and converse with one another while they bathed in her large pool.  He still felt guilty for putting her through such a long time without him and would tell her, "I have something for you.  A gift...  It will allow you to return to the feywilds plane when you have time.  I could accompany you if you wish.  Perhaps we can go after our meeting with the leaders tomorrow.  I hope you like it. "

They would eventually make their way down for dinner and Gaelin would follow his sister's example and scarf down food.  "Could be our last meal... you never know." he says in a mumble as food drips from his mouth.

Mucor would arrive to dinner looking clean and well kept. He would pull up a chair at the table and dig in. Although he dodnt look like a minotaur, Crumbs would fall from his mouth the same as they always did as he ate so meal.

The twins accept Torq's proposal and accompany him to the spa. Once there, they relax in the heated pool before being massaged and feel rejuvenated from the day's toils. Button, unaccompanied to the elegant and complex nature of the elven tongue struggles with the pronunciation and emphasis on syllables of each word. He knows vaguely what they should sound like but when he attempts it, all that comes out is a mumble. Mucor joins in bringing gifts of werewolf parts that Button excitedly accepts grasping the limbs with his sinewy arms. Valeera is overjoyed and swims across the pool to hug Gaelin in her bare human form. You adorn her with the amulet and she quickly swirls around to embrace you once again in a deep kiss. Jinara travels up to the tower with Iris to begin a short study session on dieties before joining you all in the dining area.

Once in the dining hall you each being consuming food in vast quantities being famished from your fight. You watch as the other inhabitants of your castle sit at the long tables, smiling and conversing with one another. A general feeling of joy is felt in the room as the thought of victory over Daegon continues to settle in. You each allow the feeling to creep in and enjoy one another’s company.

(If there’s anything you wish to discuss at the table or after dinner, feel free to post. I plan on forwarding to the meeting tomorrow or tonight if everyone posts. I know the virus has caused a lot of hiccups for me so please post at your leisure. All can be fixed retroactively.)

Once Aryn is mostly full she'll slow her pace and begin to pick her favorites to finish with.  "Are y'all ready for your presentation?" she asks looking at Gaelin and Mucor.  "Should we dress nicer than normal or just how we normally are?"

Once they were done talking Aryn would make her way to her chambers and pull out a few of her outfits.  She was used to infiltrating from her previous occupation and figured this would be a higher end type of meeting.  "Diplomacy" she'd mumble to herself with a sneer.  She was tired of diplomacy and politics.  She'd settle on a lavender vest over her leather tunic, with grey pants and hooded overcoat with red accents and red boots.

"I think we should be good.  I'm not putting on anything fancy but I might switch shirts."  Gaelin replies.  When they finish eating he'll go back up to Valeera's den and practice before going to sleep.

"I don't think I'll dress up for this one.  I'd rather be prepared for a fight than unprepared or encumbered with unnecessary clothing.  I think I'm supposed o be playing the guard of Gaelin so that should fit the narrative quite well."  Torq says as he drops a fish down his gullet.  He'll eat more lightly than his companions choosing to focus on fish and berries.  He'll escort the twins back to their quarters then return to his own to get a good night's rest.  

The next day Mucor would collect his staff and transform once again into his new elvish look. "Perhaps a nicer appearance will help to win any hostiles over..." He would mutter to himself as he checks his appearance in a pool of crystal clear water inside the monastery. Once he is satisfied with his appearance, he would head out of the grove to meet with his companions.

(Apologies everyone, This virus stuff has everyone freaking out and is keeping me slammed at work but I finally got a moment to post)

The night comes quickly and you find yourselves each making your way to bed.  The air is cool but comfortable as you settle in beneath your covers.  You pass the night uneventfully and wake up feel refreshed and sharp, ready to face the day's meeting with the leaders of Eraas.  You each eat breakfast before heading to the grove and wait about 5 minutes before Varian appears out from a magical portal.  "Ah, I see you're prepared. A pity, I will have to visit this castle again in the near future so I might see it in its entirety.  You've done so many renovations since I last saw it... Ah well... Let us depart then." he says and with a quick flick of his wrist you feel your stomachs lurch as your are magically teleported into a large room.

Behind you is a long ornately carved table with 8 seats.  Two large candelabras sit on either end illuminating the table that appears set for dinner without the food.  The polished marble floor glistens in the flickering light from large chandeliers that hang from the stone ceiling.  The walls are adorned with paintings and stained glass that shade the room in a myriad of colors as the sunlight tries to pierce through.  In front of you sit 7 empty chairs each of the exact same build arranged in a semi circle. The large room is breathtaking and you take a moment to look around examining each painting with your eyes not daring to move.  Varian watches over you, a small grin creeping along his face and says, "They'll be here momentarily.  I thought you might want a moment to compose yourselves before speaking to some of the most powerful people in Eraas."

After about a minute the two large doors located on the eastern wall open and elegantly dressed men and women are escorted in each lead and followed by a guard.  Some of the guards appear in full plate armor while others leather or hide tunics and two dwarfs in half plate carrying pikes.  The leaders each sit while their guards maneuver behind them each corresponding to their respective kingdom or empire.  As each sits a man standing off in the corner announces them in a booming but proper sounding deep voice.  (From the southeast traveling clockwise) "Lord Basileus Roanus of the Azuven empire, Queen Zavia Elenaril of the Lural kingdom, Lady Tallia Roshcard from the kingdom of Haemor, Emperor Vergis Stormswitch of the Mazar kingdom, Drexthar Cimril of the Xirin dynasty,  Tormin Icehammer of the Thettarus empire and Queen Cinder of the Eshan kingdom."  as soon as Queen Cinder sits the man bows and promptly exits the chamber.

VArian looks back at you with a kind look similar to how a father proud of his children would look and gives a small nod before taking a step forward and bowing.  He rises up, looking at each of the leaders and gives them each a nod before speaking, "Leaders of Eraas, thank you for your hospitality and time.  I hope we can all benefit from this meeting and endeavor to restore Eraas and its people.  I have conferred with the others within the Seven as well as the Elanaetas.  None of us have been able to sense Daegon or Aemyra's presence across the 5 safe planes of existence.  We believe he and his accomplice are dead once and for all.  To give you an account of how this occurred I have, at your request,  brought the Lightbringers who can give their account of the events that lead to this time of peace.  They have come willingly and fought valiantly to end this war.  One I know we all hope is done."  Varian bows and turns looking back to Gaelin and give him a nod.  Then stepping off the side gives the floor to the half-elf.

(Gaelin- After your speech roll a persuasion, deception and performance check, at advantage since Varian is there and someone will probably come to your aid.  ; )  I'll take whichever fits your presentation best.  If anyone else wants to speak they can as well.)

Map:

ooc: a battle map... that is uhhh... reassuring?

(just a map map. :)   )

(So basically, don't blow it... *gulp*.)

Gaelin smiles and takes a few steps forward.  "Thank you Varian.  If you'll allow me, I have a sort of presentation to show you that I will narrate through." and with a look and nod to Mucor, Gaelin bids Mucor to join him then whispers, "Just like we practiced."  Gaelin uses Prestidigitation to show the events of the their flight to the tower, the battle and subsequent explosion of the tower and the aftermath all while narrating through each scene.  When finished he says, "We discovered a chest from within the rubble that contained a few of Daegon's personal belongings and believe he and Aemyra were disintegrated in the blast.  Daegon is a vengeful man.  On many occasions he has interrupted our dreams in attempts to kill us after we foiled any of his plots or for attacking him in person.  For this attack on his life to go unanswered this long is a clear indication of his death."  he bows and quickly returns to his spot alongside his companions and watches nervously at the crowd's reaction.

Persuasion:     31              Deception:   27                 Performance:   23       

Mucor would work to help Gaelin and would even mutter a few words of guidance before the beginning of the presentation. A look of concern would flash across his face for a moment when Gaelin mentioned the explosion but would otherwise stand motionless while assisting his companion.

Aryn would stand straight for about 10 seconds before relaxing while she watched her brother and Mucor.  She'd scan the leader's faces to see if she can peer into their thoughts.

Insight:  15

(Hi all! Hope yall are doing well! Finally found a sense of routine after 4 days. And wanted to add to this important event in the game. Xtra: I am going to try and be more active while we all are on house arrest. Lol if i ever take to long to respond,  feel free to RP. Glad to have a chance to come back in)

(Far retro) Jinara would spend his time in the tower with Iris reading, praying and discussing the variances between divine magic and arcane magic. His reading would be in his newest tome, which covers leadership topics (Tome of Leadership and Influence). (I don't remember how many days we were here for excluding the werewolf fight, but he would spend the majority of his time reading. Xtra, let me know what would be reasonable in the amount of time completed)

Before heading to the dining hall, Jinara would have Iris cast 2 detect thoughts spells and 1 find familiar spell into his spell ring. 

Jinara would reserve comments until everyone finished breakfast as to collect his words knowing that this meeting could offer many different outcomes. "Lightbringers. We have come through many trials and have conquered many enemies. We have lost friends, family and fellow citizens of this great land at the hand of Daegon. ....(speaking for 10 mins) As varian approaches, let me offer this prayer of inspiration to us and hope that it may fall on Davara's grace. *prayer* As we enter a new arena, may truth and knowledge illuminate the path understanding and the solution we need to ensure peace in this land. Blessing my lady." (I am using my Inspiring Leader feat to give everyone 20 temporary hit points.)

(Xtra: would you allow me to cast a spell through a find familiar that is longer than touch? I want to cast detect thoughts while the familiar is near the leaders) if yes, Jinara would cast find familiar before Varian teleports us and apperste a black spider with a single line of silvery gold running down it's back. Jinara would whisper to it "move to the edge of my cloak. When we arrive, step off and move under and around objects to get within 30 ft of the people  we are meeting. (When in position) Jinara would spend 1 sp to subtle cast detect thoughts before Gaelin begins. 

(@Jinara- welcome back.  Glad all is well!  You knock out 14 hours of the tome's 48.  I'll allow it.  If you attempt to go deeper than surface thoughts they begin making wisdom saves.).

Aryn- You can’t seem to glean any deep information from the leaders other than what their faces present naturally. Some stare emotionless while others appear to have slight grins. As Gaelin finishes his speech you do notice looks of relief on many of the faces.

Jinara-From all but Tormin and basileus you sense relief and hope. From Basileus and Tormin you sense anger but still a tinge of repose at the thought of Daegon’s end. You mostly sense a feeling of vengeance from Tormin and Basileus within their anger rather than anger at Daegon’s death. Tallia and Zavia seem the most hopeful. Vergis appears to be the most skeptical of the bunch but is still swayed into feeling a sense of safety.

As Gaelin speaks the leaders listen intently. Some have gasps at the explosion while others look eagerly on at the battle and destruction of the undead and Drekthar. At the conclusion of Gaelin’s speech Drexthar, a large red dragonborn male dressed in a white and red robe with a golden breastplate speaks in a low guttural voice. “It seems we have you all to thank for ridding Eraas of this scoundrel. Thank you Lightbringers. Perhaps we have a chance at peace once more… Still, there is much to discuss…”

Tormin, a burly dwarf dressed in mithril half plate interrupts and says looking at the group, “Aye, Thank ye. A fine job ye did on them bastards. Now what be your opinion on the Drekthar that still breathe and threaten us?” the dwarf asks and the leaders go quiet looking eagerly to hear the opinion of the Lightbringers.