"A defender of the light..." Kaori says softly with awe in her voice. "I... I am honoured..." She pauses for a moment to run a talon along the blade in thought. "Wh-What does it mean? How could I be chosen i-if Taratai is dead?"
Vishal shrugs a little as he says, "I don't fully know. All I know is that you've been chosen and honored." He smiles some more and then asks, "Were you ever fully dedicated to the Path of Light Kaori? Like, had the ceremony and everything?"
Nodding along Vishal smiles and says next, "Well....if you ever wanted. I could teach you some. I even know how to do the Dedication Ceremony if you wanted to fully Dedicated yourself to the Path of Light."
She thinks for a long moment, to the point where Vishal probably debates opening the task manager and restarting her, before slowly nodding. "I would like that... Maybe this is a sign... I don't want to throw it away."
Vishal nods and says, "I doubt I could help Taran and I don't know enough about portals to help there either. We can get everything ready for the Ceremony."He then makes sure he's loud enough that everyone else heres him, "We could do the Ceremony before the Zone plan. A nice little reprieve before we do this. And everyone can attend."
Vishal smiles and says, “It’s nothing. I’m just happy to help.” He them addresses the whole team, “Same splits as yesterday everyone. Taran and company work on sealing a room. Caelius and such check out the portals. Me and Kaori are going to get her ready for her Dedication Ceremony. Everyone please come, it should take and hour and I think it’ll be good for everyone.”
" I want to poke about in these wall cracks near where we found the last stiff. Maybe I can pick up some sort of scent... "
He makes a sour face as he adds under his breath:
" ... Guess I'll have to turn into a rat for that. Mmph. I bloody hate rats. Filthy animals. "
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' Rogues Will Be Rogues ' (Circle of Fives Admission Rules, § 6 par. IV) " Put It Down. Now. Or Be Sorry. " (D. Khar-Errendis' Reported Tips For Curing Soul Ailments And Assorted Bad Behaviours, v. LIV p.XIII) " Tween thisThy and yonThou, shall I prove to Thee that these art what thou dost see ? " (Grimoire of The Great Pananthyr) " This One has said enough. Now, we fight. This way please ?" (8th Grade Bronze Disciple Raulnar Drohjo, Way of the Open Palm)
The group splits up to do their various things, and learn things (or don't). About an hour and a half later, you find yourselves gathered at the chapel that Vishal and Kaori found, preparing for Kaori's dedication ceremony. Tashana is with Taran (although she will leave to let this be a ceremony of close friends only if she is asked).
OOC: You guys can do some rp before the ceremony if you want, since several of you have things to share, but let's try not to let it drag, since you have a dedication to get to and a monster to hunt down and kill.
Jac:
I'm going to let you have pretty much free rein with the ceremony. Once it starts, you can come up with whatever you want for this. :D
"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
I do not want to interrupt. We already had strong suspicions Tashana was not the killer, and the room being prepared can wait til after Kaori's ceremony.
Akuma stands slightly withdrawn from everyone, leaning against a far wall while writing something quietly on a sheet of paper, tapping her foot softly in a mix of thought and impatience. Shadows slightly lick around her fingers, growing slightly larger the longer she writes and focuses. After a few minutes her shadows diminish and she folds the sheet of paper, keeping it in her palm as she looks around to the others with patient interest.
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Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Kaori stands nervously at the front of the chapel, still wearing her armour sans the helmet, which rests beside the altar. She nervously looks around at everyone gathered, swallowing a lump and waiting for the ceremony to begin.
"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
"A defender of the light..." Kaori says softly with awe in her voice. "I... I am honoured..." She pauses for a moment to run a talon along the blade in thought. "Wh-What does it mean? How could I be chosen i-if Taratai is dead?"
Dungeon Master - LSoL
Kaori - Battlemaster Fighter 5 / Paladin 2 (Kenku) - TSR
Cherna Godhari - Grave Cleric 4 (Human) - TW
Breena Mahi'ai - Divination Wizard 8 (Halfling) - WoE
Sharyn Savonath - Open Sea Paladin 4 (Triton) - PoPI
Zephyr - Four Elements (Revised) Monk 4 (Air Genasi) - IO
Takeshi - Mercy Monk 6 (Protector Aasimar) - TBW
Avrui Sirsash - Genie Warlock 2 (Wildhunt Shifter) - WotBS
Vishal shrugs a little as he says, "I don't fully know. All I know is that you've been chosen and honored." He smiles some more and then asks, "Were you ever fully dedicated to the Path of Light Kaori? Like, had the ceremony and everything?"
She casts her gaze down to her little birb feets, kicking one idly. "N-No... I spent all my life on the street... I don't know much about the Path."
Dungeon Master - LSoL
Kaori - Battlemaster Fighter 5 / Paladin 2 (Kenku) - TSR
Cherna Godhari - Grave Cleric 4 (Human) - TW
Breena Mahi'ai - Divination Wizard 8 (Halfling) - WoE
Sharyn Savonath - Open Sea Paladin 4 (Triton) - PoPI
Zephyr - Four Elements (Revised) Monk 4 (Air Genasi) - IO
Takeshi - Mercy Monk 6 (Protector Aasimar) - TBW
Avrui Sirsash - Genie Warlock 2 (Wildhunt Shifter) - WotBS
Nodding along Vishal smiles and says next, "Well....if you ever wanted. I could teach you some. I even know how to do the Dedication Ceremony if you wanted to fully Dedicated yourself to the Path of Light."
She thinks for a long moment, to the point where Vishal probably debates opening the task manager and restarting her, before slowly nodding. "I would like that... Maybe this is a sign... I don't want to throw it away."
Dungeon Master - LSoL
Kaori - Battlemaster Fighter 5 / Paladin 2 (Kenku) - TSR
Cherna Godhari - Grave Cleric 4 (Human) - TW
Breena Mahi'ai - Divination Wizard 8 (Halfling) - WoE
Sharyn Savonath - Open Sea Paladin 4 (Triton) - PoPI
Zephyr - Four Elements (Revised) Monk 4 (Air Genasi) - IO
Takeshi - Mercy Monk 6 (Protector Aasimar) - TBW
Avrui Sirsash - Genie Warlock 2 (Wildhunt Shifter) - WotBS
Vishal nods and says, "I doubt I could help Taran and I don't know enough about portals to help there either. We can get everything ready for the Ceremony." He then makes sure he's loud enough that everyone else heres him, "We could do the Ceremony before the Zone plan. A nice little reprieve before we do this. And everyone can attend."
She nods and takes her sword back, letting it fade back out of existence. "Thank you, Mr Vishal. You're a good friend."
Dungeon Master - LSoL
Kaori - Battlemaster Fighter 5 / Paladin 2 (Kenku) - TSR
Cherna Godhari - Grave Cleric 4 (Human) - TW
Breena Mahi'ai - Divination Wizard 8 (Halfling) - WoE
Sharyn Savonath - Open Sea Paladin 4 (Triton) - PoPI
Zephyr - Four Elements (Revised) Monk 4 (Air Genasi) - IO
Takeshi - Mercy Monk 6 (Protector Aasimar) - TBW
Avrui Sirsash - Genie Warlock 2 (Wildhunt Shifter) - WotBS
Vishal smiles and says, “It’s nothing. I’m just happy to help.” He them addresses the whole team, “Same splits as yesterday everyone. Taran and company work on sealing a room. Caelius and such check out the portals. Me and Kaori are going to get her ready for her Dedication Ceremony. Everyone please come, it should take and hour and I think it’ll be good for everyone.”
Taran nods, "I-I-I'll tr-try to be d-d-done, i-in t-t-time. B-But, i-if m-m-mister Dr-Druhdaar wants to in-investigate, I-I d-d-don't r-r-really n-need h-help an-and, I-I c-c-could br-bring s-s-someone e-else, l-like T-Tashanna. T-To br-bring her u-up to s-speed on our s-s-supicions?"
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Druhdaar nods:
" I want to poke about in these wall cracks near where we found the last stiff. Maybe I can pick up some sort of scent... "
He makes a sour face as he adds under his breath:
" ... Guess I'll have to turn into a rat for that. Mmph. I bloody hate rats. Filthy animals. "
' Rogues Will Be Rogues ' (Circle of Fives Admission Rules, § 6 par. IV)
" Put It Down. Now. Or Be Sorry. " (D. Khar-Errendis' Reported Tips For Curing Soul Ailments And Assorted Bad Behaviours, v. LIV p.XIII)
" Tween thisThy and yonThou, shall I prove to Thee that these art what thou dost see ? " (Grimoire of The Great Pananthyr)
" This One has said enough. Now, we fight. This way please ?" (8th Grade Bronze Disciple Raulnar Drohjo, Way of the Open Palm)
The group splits up to do their various things, and learn things (or don't). About an hour and a half later, you find yourselves gathered at the chapel that Vishal and Kaori found, preparing for Kaori's dedication ceremony. Tashana is with Taran (although she will leave to let this be a ceremony of close friends only if she is asked).
OOC: You guys can do some rp before the ceremony if you want, since several of you have things to share, but let's try not to let it drag, since you have a dedication to get to and a monster to hunt down and kill.
Jac:
I'm going to let you have pretty much free rein with the ceremony. Once it starts, you can come up with whatever you want for this. :D
Stella Diamant, Human Rogue 17 (Swashbuckler), The Exploits of Misfit Company
Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
Everything Else!
Caelius signs to Taran,
"We found nothing at the portal. How about you?"
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"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
Taran is withdrawn, and shaky, trying to stay out of the way of the ceremony.
He starts at Caelius' signs, but quickly gestures back.
The room is prepared. Tashana is not the Killer.
He looks like he is about to sign something else, before his hands move to say this.
I am sorry for wasting your time, I thought there would be something to find.
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Caelius shakes his head,
"It is not your fault. It was a good idea. Do you want to share with everyone else?"
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"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
Taran shakes his head slowly,
I do not want to interrupt. We already had strong suspicions Tashana was not the killer, and the room being prepared can wait til after Kaori's ceremony.
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)
Akuma stands slightly withdrawn from everyone, leaning against a far wall while writing something quietly on a sheet of paper, tapping her foot softly in a mix of thought and impatience. Shadows slightly lick around her fingers, growing slightly larger the longer she writes and focuses. After a few minutes her shadows diminish and she folds the sheet of paper, keeping it in her palm as she looks around to the others with patient interest.
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
Kaori stands nervously at the front of the chapel, still wearing her armour sans the helmet, which rests beside the altar. She nervously looks around at everyone gathered, swallowing a lump and waiting for the ceremony to begin.
Dungeon Master - LSoL
Kaori - Battlemaster Fighter 5 / Paladin 2 (Kenku) - TSR
Cherna Godhari - Grave Cleric 4 (Human) - TW
Breena Mahi'ai - Divination Wizard 8 (Halfling) - WoE
Sharyn Savonath - Open Sea Paladin 4 (Triton) - PoPI
Zephyr - Four Elements (Revised) Monk 4 (Air Genasi) - IO
Takeshi - Mercy Monk 6 (Protector Aasimar) - TBW
Avrui Sirsash - Genie Warlock 2 (Wildhunt Shifter) - WotBS
“So.....is everyone ready?” Vishal asks with a smile.
Caelius nods and gives Kaori a reassuring thumbs up.
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"The relevant equation is: Knowledge = power = energy = matter = mass; a good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read." - Terry Pratchett
Taran nods from his place in the back
Taran Cragshollow (Summit Road)