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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Scotley" data-source="post: 2443872" data-attributes="member: 11520">The funeral rites.Just before sunset Nac'Losin appears on deck. Her acolyte waits at the stair holding a censure filled with a rich smelling incense. The smoke drifts back to the quarterdeck redolent with essenses of jungle flowers. The crew gathers with the exception of Grumbar and one assistant and two men aloft. Nac'Losin begins a singing in a deep voice that reminds you somewhat of bullfrogs. The words are ancient and difficult to understand, but the lizard and toad members of the crew all seem to understand and sing along. It is a slow and soulful tune that seems to end on a note of hope. Nac'Losin presents a brief homily on the afterlife and the rewards to be found there. Magram then steps forward at Nac'Losin's gesture and he speaks about what a devoted and hard working crewman the deceased was. His words seem to indicate a real knowledge of the person rather than being generic. Next another gesture from Nac'Losin and Imperell comes forward to talk about the man's devotion to family and how he was a good son and brother. Again the words suggest a real knowledge of the man including anecdotes from his life. Finally, Nac'Losin leads a prayer and then another song. The crew seem to turn to the Captain now an expectation that this is his time to add to the ceremony.</blockquote>