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[Epic] Scions of the Endless Falls
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Caira amused smiles at Arion's words and then frowns at the half-red dragon's suggestion. She does nothing else before they depart. Solarion's words draw a chuckle from her, before she is hushed by her huge treant companion.
Then comes Rahveon and Sigrun's conversation. In a measured tone, she makes her thoughts clear to those present. "I can certainly do as you ask Rahveon...but should we be leaving Sigrun and Solarion alone here when the Three would arrive. I hardly think that they could handle them one-on-one; but to be outnumbered as well? Your words would suggest that your plan was not a good idea, Sigrun. Are you so eager to confront your own finale? Surely, the other path is much more obvious for now. It seems that though our other companions had heard the same words, they lust for a war against the Three. We know the outcome of those who would violate their wills for the sake of violating their wills...need I remind anyone of the Abyss? We are seeking to restore the world, not building an army to unseat the gods."
Then comes Rahveon and Sigrun's conversation. In a measured tone, she makes her thoughts clear to those present. "I can certainly do as you ask Rahveon...but should we be leaving Sigrun and Solarion alone here when the Three would arrive. I hardly think that they could handle them one-on-one; but to be outnumbered as well? Your words would suggest that your plan was not a good idea, Sigrun. Are you so eager to confront your own finale? Surely, the other path is much more obvious for now. It seems that though our other companions had heard the same words, they lust for a war against the Three. We know the outcome of those who would violate their wills for the sake of violating their wills...need I remind anyone of the Abyss? We are seeking to restore the world, not building an army to unseat the gods."
(ooc: As far as I understand it Su'ryuu left without telling us where she was going, other than to contact her own sources, just as Arion had done.)
*Rahveon looks a little confused and concerned.*
"If you build it and they come, what are we going to do about it? While granted they probably aren't at their strongest at the moment, they are probably more than a match for us."
"Let's hold off a minute, let me consult the spirits."
*Rahveon reaches over his back and produces a small reed fetish. He says a few words and asks his questions.*
"Will Sigrun's expanding this seed draw the attention of the Three who destroyed our world?"
"Will it draw their immediate wrath?"
"Did the benevolent spirits hear my cry to protect the souls of the dead?"
"Is there another hand in this we have not detected?"
"Is there a way to restore our world with in our capabilities that does not include using the power of the deceased dieties?"
"Is there a way to both restore the deceased dieties and restore our world within our capabilities?"
"Will the Court of Stars possess useful information and/or aid?"
"Will there be more survivors coming?"
"Are we likely to defeat one of the three gods who destroyed our world in a direct confrontation?"
*Rahveon looks a little confused and concerned.*
"If you build it and they come, what are we going to do about it? While granted they probably aren't at their strongest at the moment, they are probably more than a match for us."
"Let's hold off a minute, let me consult the spirits."
*Rahveon reaches over his back and produces a small reed fetish. He says a few words and asks his questions.*
"Will Sigrun's expanding this seed draw the attention of the Three who destroyed our world?"
"Will it draw their immediate wrath?"
"Did the benevolent spirits hear my cry to protect the souls of the dead?"
"Is there another hand in this we have not detected?"
"Is there a way to restore our world with in our capabilities that does not include using the power of the deceased dieties?"
"Is there a way to both restore the deceased dieties and restore our world within our capabilities?"
"Will the Court of Stars possess useful information and/or aid?"
"Will there be more survivors coming?"
"Are we likely to defeat one of the three gods who destroyed our world in a direct confrontation?"
Kelleris
Explorer
As Arion returns from Sigil, he ponders this new information with Akumunaga:
Poor Melavarn. It's a good thing he was a Boccob-worshipper, or the news of his death might have gotten around before I "miraculously" showed up. Anyway, between Whoogle's efforts, the Athar and Godsmens' interference, and this atropal, the Endless Falls should be too hot to handle for any sensible people. Doubt Life, Death, and Power will take any note of it until it looks like someone is winning. They have at least a few more days, though. I owe Whoogle for this.
Agreed. Though, I am not sure that Sigrun and the others will have the wisdom to keep their efforts subtle, despite our warning and work at keeping the Falls off-topic for sensible people. And what of Avai?
Ah, yes... I was perhaps foolish to reveal myself to her, but it has been many years since I heard of any wrongdoing on her part. She appears to be genuinely reformed. In any case, a well-connected merchant is more what we need than a thousand armies at this point.
After the mess we made in Sigil, it will be impossible to avert a war for long. I recommend that we allow it to happen, but prevent one side from winning, atall costs. As long as the petty squabbling continues, we will have the opportunities we need to reclaim the power of the fallen gods.
Indeed. Well, there's nothing we know better than playing one side against the other. Perhaps we should make an offer to this hubristic godling, to play him for a decoy. Arion grimaces silently at the necessity of the dirty work, as he continues to make his way through the silence of the Shadow Plane.
{Yes, hinting at what I think we should do via inner monologue is a bit cheesy. But I'd just put it in the OOC thread otherwise, and this is more fun to write (and hopefully to read.}
Poor Melavarn. It's a good thing he was a Boccob-worshipper, or the news of his death might have gotten around before I "miraculously" showed up. Anyway, between Whoogle's efforts, the Athar and Godsmens' interference, and this atropal, the Endless Falls should be too hot to handle for any sensible people. Doubt Life, Death, and Power will take any note of it until it looks like someone is winning. They have at least a few more days, though. I owe Whoogle for this.
Agreed. Though, I am not sure that Sigrun and the others will have the wisdom to keep their efforts subtle, despite our warning and work at keeping the Falls off-topic for sensible people. And what of Avai?
Ah, yes... I was perhaps foolish to reveal myself to her, but it has been many years since I heard of any wrongdoing on her part. She appears to be genuinely reformed. In any case, a well-connected merchant is more what we need than a thousand armies at this point.
After the mess we made in Sigil, it will be impossible to avert a war for long. I recommend that we allow it to happen, but prevent one side from winning, atall costs. As long as the petty squabbling continues, we will have the opportunities we need to reclaim the power of the fallen gods.
Indeed. Well, there's nothing we know better than playing one side against the other. Perhaps we should make an offer to this hubristic godling, to play him for a decoy. Arion grimaces silently at the necessity of the dirty work, as he continues to make his way through the silence of the Shadow Plane.
{Yes, hinting at what I think we should do via inner monologue is a bit cheesy. But I'd just put it in the OOC thread otherwise, and this is more fun to write (and hopefully to read.}
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"You mistook my words I believe; from what answers I have sought, expanding this island of ours will bring attention but it is in form that will not be a direct confrontation with those three that obliterated the Endless Falls in the first place, rather it will bring some entity which may indeed aid our endeavors. Surely I do not know how much a mere couple of feet per day in expansion will spark those three's most immediate and dire of attention." He looks unequivocally at his companions discomfort, a hint of a laugh caught in his face.
*Su'ryuu leaves the remains of the Endless Falls to travel to the court of Tiamat. The plane where she resides is resplendent with draconic beauty, soaring crags, rich forests, mighty caves, terrible swamps, and a huge abundance of game and slaves to exploit. However, Su'ryuu is but a half-breed, and the honor accorded her in the Endless Falls is somewhat... lacking here. She ends up cooling her heels for several days, and is subject to endless taunting and humiliation by some of the other dragons. Some of them she kills to make her point and gain respect. Other she merely maims as a reminder of what she could have done.*
*Finally word comes that Tiamat will agree to a visit, for a price. As Su'ryuu is offering land, with all the potential wealth that engenders, she is granted an audiance. The throne room is a dragon's dream, a small mountain of treasure upon which Tiamat lies, a thousand slaves to polish her monumental hoard, while several workshops work constantly to add to the display. A fine male dragon from every possible type surrounds and dotes upon their queen, catering to her every whim.*
*Tiamat herself is utterly massive, a small hill in and of herself. Eons of reclining in treasure has given her scaled hide a golden, scintillating appearance from all the gold and gems embedded in it. Each of her magnificent heads, all twenty-five of them, is the epitome of draconic beauty and majesty. Tiamat regards the half-breed with her red head, the others engaged with her dragon consorts.*
"For the honor of being in My Presence, you offer only a piece of a plane blasted into bits by the gods?" she roars, fire leaping out of her mouth and surrounding Su'ryuu. It doesn't hurt her of course, but the point it well-made. "The gods destroyed it because you and the other fools didn't move to eliminate them when you got the chance. You should have seized their power long ago! As for Tzerelixion, his spirit resides with the other Great Reds, serving me as all dragons must. Now, here is what I demand from you, homeless child. Go and destroy the god of power, and bring to me his essence. That will show me you are worthy of my help to battle the gods of life and death. His plane may be reached through the Pool of Seathing Flame. Now go, you begin to bore me, half-breed."
*After that rather inauspicious interview. Su'ryuu goes to the Astral Plane to get aid from the Lich Queen. The lure of the rich protomater of the destroyed Endless Falls intrigues the queen's major domo, and he goes to communicate the matter to her. After another several days, you have a response.*
"The queen desires you to conduct a party of magicians, psions, and their guards to the remains of the Endless Falls so they may see the place for themselves. If they are satisfied, they will communicate with the queen, and she will then allow them to assist you in some ways," the major domo says, with the air of one granting a large favor.
*Finally word comes that Tiamat will agree to a visit, for a price. As Su'ryuu is offering land, with all the potential wealth that engenders, she is granted an audiance. The throne room is a dragon's dream, a small mountain of treasure upon which Tiamat lies, a thousand slaves to polish her monumental hoard, while several workshops work constantly to add to the display. A fine male dragon from every possible type surrounds and dotes upon their queen, catering to her every whim.*
*Tiamat herself is utterly massive, a small hill in and of herself. Eons of reclining in treasure has given her scaled hide a golden, scintillating appearance from all the gold and gems embedded in it. Each of her magnificent heads, all twenty-five of them, is the epitome of draconic beauty and majesty. Tiamat regards the half-breed with her red head, the others engaged with her dragon consorts.*
"For the honor of being in My Presence, you offer only a piece of a plane blasted into bits by the gods?" she roars, fire leaping out of her mouth and surrounding Su'ryuu. It doesn't hurt her of course, but the point it well-made. "The gods destroyed it because you and the other fools didn't move to eliminate them when you got the chance. You should have seized their power long ago! As for Tzerelixion, his spirit resides with the other Great Reds, serving me as all dragons must. Now, here is what I demand from you, homeless child. Go and destroy the god of power, and bring to me his essence. That will show me you are worthy of my help to battle the gods of life and death. His plane may be reached through the Pool of Seathing Flame. Now go, you begin to bore me, half-breed."
*After that rather inauspicious interview. Su'ryuu goes to the Astral Plane to get aid from the Lich Queen. The lure of the rich protomater of the destroyed Endless Falls intrigues the queen's major domo, and he goes to communicate the matter to her. After another several days, you have a response.*
"The queen desires you to conduct a party of magicians, psions, and their guards to the remains of the Endless Falls so they may see the place for themselves. If they are satisfied, they will communicate with the queen, and she will then allow them to assist you in some ways," the major domo says, with the air of one granting a large favor.
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OOC - No double twinning please, it gets rather crazy...Ferrix said:
*The Architect spreads his power about him, ringing the remains of the Endless Falls in his trained will, and the spirit of the few survivors. Carefully forming in his mind the world he wanted to see, he began to invoke the power. The little scrap of world began to ripple, and then spread out in all directions. The mountain became taller, the tundra became wider, the trees became taller, as each of the various parts grew in width and bredth, their features take on new life and vibrancy.*
*As the world expands, small lights begin to gather in from above. As The Architect watches in wonder, a warm sun begins to glow from above, and a cool moon reflects on the other side. Clouds and blue sky begin to block out the eternal vision of the vast gray wasteland on all sides, and he begins to see the occasional flicker of a squirrel, the tail of a running dear, the flash of a wolf's hide... Life has returned to the Endless Falls.*
perivas
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Isida Kep'Tukari said:
At the sight of the return of nature's creatures, Caira screams with excitement and tears of joy flow rapidly down her face. Meanwhile, Loudbark bellows out rumbling laughter. Amidst her outbursts and crying, Caira does manage to speak a few words. "I did not believe it to be truly possible until I saw it happen. Thank you, Sigrun."
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