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[sblock=Intelligence (Religion) DC 12]The thread-of-gold vestments are dwarven cleric's vestments. Looks like there's a particularly nice set with thicker gold thread, probably for the head priest. The other four are good quality and are chased with gold thread embroidery, but look like they would be worn by acolytes. So rich is the gold threading on the head priest's vestment that the embroidery seems to tell a story; the vestment is akin to a tapestry in this respect. Anyone entitled to the information in this spoiler block may make an Intelligence (History) ability check if they wish.[/sblock]
"Hmm. Yes, I'd lost track of it. Thank you. I'd suspected as much before I found myself in this place, actually. Was conducting experiments -- it can hold a prodigious amount. I'm happy to use it to help you carry possessions you might not need right away; I've kept my food in it, for instance, which does make the journey much easier. But I can't guarantee that it won't go stale at an accelerated rate, or disappear entirely."
He pauses. "I suppose it may have been responsible for bringing me here. In which case, I suppose your rations could end up in the vicarage's larder. I expect that's not likely, however."
He pauses. "I suppose it may have been responsible for bringing me here. In which case, I suppose your rations could end up in the vicarage's larder. I expect that's not likely, however."
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CanadienneBacon
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Fulgrim conjured another mage hand to take the slack from Guran. Once everyone had cleared out of the vicinity of the iron chest, Fulgrim dismissed the hand, letting the guidewire pull taut, and watched as a spear shot out of the ceiling. The weapon aimed unerringly at the space containing the chest, hit the chest, and clattered off to the side. The sheer force of the projectile would have been sufficient to skewer a small or larger creature standing in the five foot square with the chest. Fulgrim looked up. A darkened 1.5-inch hole in the ceiling--dispossessed of its prize--gaped.
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CanadienneBacon
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TLDR: Dwarves rule, elves suck
[sblock=Intelligence (History) 12]This story is for anyone who saw the head priest's thread-of-gold vestment, and made their Intelligence (Religion) 12 ability check. The vestment is a series of stitched-together panels, rather than one solid garment. Fulgrim (and anyone else making both their Religion and History checks) realize that the vestment must have belonged to a priest of Clangeddin Silverbeard, the lawful exarch of Moradin.
The rune "alaghor" is stitched in gold thread repeats along the two-inch hem of the vestment. "Alaghor" is dwarvish for "those who demonstrate valor in battle." Clangeddin's emblem is stitched into the V-neck facing of the tunic portion of the vestment; a pair of crossed silvered battleaxes forms an emblem that is embroidered repeatedly in miniature on the facing.
The panels themselves are a marvel. They tell the story of Luruar--commonly known as the Silver Marches--and the confederation of cities in the north of Faerun under the leadership of Alustriel Silverhand, the elven leader whose goal was to protect the North against a growing horde of orcs and giants.
The years 1368 through 1370 DR were particularly turbulent for the city states of northwest Faerûn. Troll attacks, orc hordes, an army of demons and barbarians, and an unusually harsh winter spurred the leaders of the northern cities to convene a council. Alustriel's diplomatic skill calmed many heated arguments between the human, dwarven, and elven council delegates. The political thrust of the council was to form an uneasy confederation in defense of the Silver Marches. The delegates appointed Alustriel leader.
Sometime between the winter and midsummer of 1371 DR, Alustriel declared that the confederation would be known as Luruar, in honour of the goddess Lurue. In so choosing, Alustriel rejected the suggestions of New Delzoun (in honour of the fallen dwarf kingdom) and Alustryr (in honour of herself), among others. Not long thereafter, Alustriel left the council, leaving her eldest son Methrammar Aerasumé to take over. Methrammar's ascension resulted in the immediate loss in support of Citadel Adbar, Citadel Felbarr and Mithral Hall (the dwarven stronghold).
The panels are filled with thread-of-gold images of dwarves battling stone giants in blazes of lightening, dwarves defending Citadel Adbar, the Glimmerwood, and other elven strongholds. One panel features what looks like Alustriel on a throne, a dwarf regent on her right.
The effect of the vestment's panelling is to glorify the involvement of Clangeddin Silverbeard and the Order of the Hammers of Moradin in the defense of Luruar, whilst simultaneously rendering the elves and humans a lesser honorific. The vestment is equal parts oral tradition and politics, a history of the dwarves writ plain and with pride. [/sblock]
[sblock=Intelligence (History) 12]This story is for anyone who saw the head priest's thread-of-gold vestment, and made their Intelligence (Religion) 12 ability check. The vestment is a series of stitched-together panels, rather than one solid garment. Fulgrim (and anyone else making both their Religion and History checks) realize that the vestment must have belonged to a priest of Clangeddin Silverbeard, the lawful exarch of Moradin.
The rune "alaghor" is stitched in gold thread repeats along the two-inch hem of the vestment. "Alaghor" is dwarvish for "those who demonstrate valor in battle." Clangeddin's emblem is stitched into the V-neck facing of the tunic portion of the vestment; a pair of crossed silvered battleaxes forms an emblem that is embroidered repeatedly in miniature on the facing.
The panels themselves are a marvel. They tell the story of Luruar--commonly known as the Silver Marches--and the confederation of cities in the north of Faerun under the leadership of Alustriel Silverhand, the elven leader whose goal was to protect the North against a growing horde of orcs and giants.
The years 1368 through 1370 DR were particularly turbulent for the city states of northwest Faerûn. Troll attacks, orc hordes, an army of demons and barbarians, and an unusually harsh winter spurred the leaders of the northern cities to convene a council. Alustriel's diplomatic skill calmed many heated arguments between the human, dwarven, and elven council delegates. The political thrust of the council was to form an uneasy confederation in defense of the Silver Marches. The delegates appointed Alustriel leader.
Sometime between the winter and midsummer of 1371 DR, Alustriel declared that the confederation would be known as Luruar, in honour of the goddess Lurue. In so choosing, Alustriel rejected the suggestions of New Delzoun (in honour of the fallen dwarf kingdom) and Alustryr (in honour of herself), among others. Not long thereafter, Alustriel left the council, leaving her eldest son Methrammar Aerasumé to take over. Methrammar's ascension resulted in the immediate loss in support of Citadel Adbar, Citadel Felbarr and Mithral Hall (the dwarven stronghold).
The panels are filled with thread-of-gold images of dwarves battling stone giants in blazes of lightening, dwarves defending Citadel Adbar, the Glimmerwood, and other elven strongholds. One panel features what looks like Alustriel on a throne, a dwarf regent on her right.
The effect of the vestment's panelling is to glorify the involvement of Clangeddin Silverbeard and the Order of the Hammers of Moradin in the defense of Luruar, whilst simultaneously rendering the elves and humans a lesser honorific. The vestment is equal parts oral tradition and politics, a history of the dwarves writ plain and with pride. [/sblock]
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sorry, missed this yesterday. Religion: [roll0][/sblock]
sorry, missed this yesterday. Religion: [roll0][/sblock]
[sblock=ooc point 2]and now history: [roll0][/sblock]
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"Fascinating..." Fulgrim muttered as his hands traced the images in the vestments. "They're from the priesthood of Clangeddin Silverbeard. The images tell of the defense of Luruar nearly a century ago. The dwarven contingent saved the day against enemies great and small. Several tales of heroism were created from this conflict. Perhaps when we have more time, I can attempt to tell the tale."
"Father, could I see the haversack you have with you?"
"Father, could I see the haversack you have with you?"
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