[AU] Stone Bones

[dead_radish]

OOC: Kelthet hasn't.

*Kelthet nods, glad that Dak is going to explain their concerns.*

 

[Erekose13]

Phaern asks the grayfolk to stop for an hour while he and his companions ready themselves for the darkness ahead. Then he too swaps spells out to re-ready darkvision. To Atlas he replies, "No big-guy, I think they just mean for us to close out our lights. I and the others will prepare spells that will allow all of us to see in the dark. As for weapons, hey I say keep em out, just incase these things decide that they dont like us even without light."

 

[dead_radish]

*Kelthet watches quietly, and leans in to Atlas and Phaern.* "Indeed - I can take care of my own vision, perhaps one of those more magically inclined can serve for Atlas? As for weapons - mine can be at hand quickly enough - there is little reason to present arms. Though if they try to disarm me, they will be disappointed....." *He grins a bit*

OOC: Swapping out Darkvision for Cloak of Darkness, then casting when needed.

 

[rangerjohn]

*Atlas points out that his sword is wreathed in flame.*

OOC: Everbunring torch spell.

 

[manifold]

dak

*Dak looks at Atlas' sword, and shakes his head.*

"Mebbe you better stick close to me, Mr. Gi'nt. I know a spell to hide you and make you quiet, and the Green can he'p you go more softly. I reckon if that critter in the cave takes an interest in us, keepin' your sword hid won't make much differ'nce."

Dak rereats to a place to meditate, trying to loose himself in his place in the Green. He sways a little as he sits, chanting sing-song whispers to the spirits of the caves.

[ooc: dak switches out predict weather for trasfrer lesser wounds and lesser beastskin and lesser ability boost for darkvision and cloak of darkness.

*Once Dak has finnished his meditations, he tries to gather his companions and tells this story to whoever will listen*

"Um..I ain't much for public speakin', but I reckon this is the time to speak. Oncet, I was sleeping in a cave--like I do--and a rumble in the ground woke me up. Up out of the ground came a critter like nothin' I have ever seen, before nor since. It told me it was an angel--I don't know what it was, but its eyes were kind and it told the truth.

To me, it said 'You are blessed of the earth, and the earth takes care of its own. Earth will carry the power of the Green to those whose names it knows.'

'Thank you', says I. Then it dug back on down like a big, shiney mole.

Now what this means is, if I know a body's true name, I can help them out from a ways away, better than I could if I didn't know it."

*When Dak is finnished talking, he looks away from his companions. He has said his piece, and is content to let them sort out for themselves what it meant.*

[ooc: When they head into the cave, Dak will cast plant armor, darkvision, and heightened cloak of darkness. He will also offer Nature's Gift to Atlas, expecting him to use it for stealth.]

 

[Jaws]

Wil

*Once Dak has finnished his meditations, he tries to gather his companions and tells this story to whoever will listen*

"Um..I ain't much for public speakin', but I reckon this is the time to speak. Oncet, I was sleeping in a cave--like I do--and a rumble in the ground woke me up. Up out of the ground came a critter like nothin' I have ever seen, before nor since. It told me it was an angel--I don't know what it was, but its eyes were kind and it told the truth.

To me, it said 'You are blessed of the earth, and the earth takes care of its own. Earth will carry the power of the Green to those whose names it knows.'

'Thank you', says I. Then it dug back on down like a big, shiney mole.

Now what this means is, if I know a body's true name, I can help them out from a ways away, better than I could if I didn't know it."

*When Dak is finnished talking, he looks away from his companions. He has said his piece, and is content to let them sort out for themselves what it meant.*

*Wil goes over to Dak, and whispers in his ear his truename.* "Menigoth."

*With a smile on his face, Wil pats Dak on the shoulder.* "I now consider you my brother."

*To anyone who is watching Wil, it looks like he had a burden taken off his shoulders.*

Ji-Hecma, I can feel your spirit guiding me.

 

[rangerjohn]

*Resigning himself to the necesaity, Atlas sheathes his sword and draws his bow.

He approaches Dak* "little brother we have much in common, I am a champion of Life so the green ansewers me to a limited degree." He then whispers his true name [Heart of Stone Mountain].

 

[dead_radish]

*Kelthet simply smiles apologetically, and makes no move to approach Dak*

 

[Erekose13]

Phaern looks around to see if Shaundress goddess of eavesdropping is peaking over his shoulder before wishering to Indacalis, "Tohrym". Then to everyone else, "We may want to cement things in our little group a little further with a bonding ritual, could help you never know."

 

[manifold]

dak

*Dak whispers to each who shares their truenames,

"Mine is Garodoaramudar."

"We may want to cement things in our little group a little further with a bonding ritual, could help you never know."

"All right." says Dak, licking his muzzle.