Zelda, that was Doc Moriarty, not Doc Mortuary. (I think he would get a chuckle of the last one.)
creamsteak, if you want a full blown funeral speech from Hazen, let me know. It shouldn't take long.
Do check out Bugbear's archives
http://bugbearslair.homestead.com/GIRA1.html. We spent a little less than four months on the IR.
I promise a few more good role playing plots, including a visit by Hazen and his wife Sarai, briefly mentioned in an earlier post, to perhaps the most famous inn in the official D&D worlds. I have to write that one up tonight or tomorrow.
Reprisal, it was good to here from you. I think the IR was a success because of its players. We have superb strategists and role players here, and a moderator whose dedication is phenomenal.
While I work on the post, here is a view of Hazen working on the funeral speech of Sanctus Punitor. (Creamsteak, your call if you want the full blown funeral speech.)
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Hazen is sitting at a desk, working on a computer keyboard. His wife of 80 years, Sarai, is smiling at the incongrous image of an Angel working on a computer. (In LGG, Hazen is an old man. By the time of the IR, he probably would be at least 110 years old.) Lord William Ronald, the Druidess Fand Dyvyr, and Gwilym Raonul are standing near her.
"Sarai, beloved, finding the right words are so difficult. Sanctus Punitor had not known peace in so long. His soul is at rest. Now I have to find words to honor a valiant life."
"You will find the right words, Hazen. You always have, ever since we first meet," says Sarai with a chuckle. She is a short dark haired woman appearing in the prime of life.
"We do have some more good news, Mister President" Lord Ronald, Hazen's chief of staff says "Our negotiations with the Baklunish and are most closely allied powers are nearly complete. Unification will be achieved."
"An age old dream. So many dreams have come true of late,"
Fand Dyvyr says.
Gwilym Raonul regards Fand warmly. "My friend, faith and courage were given form. It is said that we shape reality through our words, thoughts, and deads. The Domain of Hope lends great credence to that."
"The speech is coming together. All of you just gave me a few good ideas. " Hazen says as he types furiously.
"There is even more good news," Lord Ronald said. "The special wedding gift for Lord Kalanyr and Lady Siobhan is ready. As well as the party favors. Hmm, I never thought 12th level magic would be used for such an endeavour."
"Magic and power should be used to spread joy and serve others," Hazen says. "Indeed, Sanctus Punitor used his power to serve others, not himself. He achieved much in doing so, and will always be loved and remembered."
OOC: Creamsteak has said there is no need for a funeral speech. I will honor his wishes, and tomorrow add a visit to a certain famous inn. I ask the moderator's permission to have some of the famous characters of a published setting interact peacefully with Hazen and some of the others.
