IndyPendant's Sunless Citadel

[Voadam]

Jair takes up the solemn duty of performing the funeral and returning Dengar to the earth. The ceremony includes reminders that the earthbound body is only a vehicle for part of the spirit's journey, it continues on to the gods after death and that the cycle of life and death is a natural part of the world we walk in on our spirit's journey. "What matters is how we travel that journey and Dengar in his life strived to do what was right and to help others. His spirit was a good one and will be missed as we return his body to the embrace of the earth mother Chanteau."

[ooc diplomacy to aid the grieving through the ceremony, knowledge religion for the specific rites and ceremony, and actual ordination and consecration as a druid at work here]

 

[Voadam]

Jair will also talk to the constable afterwards and offer his services as a druid priest for the village while he is there in between forays into the sunless citadel.

 

[Shayuri]

Kuma speaks

The large man in a thick leather jerkin worn over a rough-woven shirt is indeed watching Ydyr and Jerek, and with a certain glint of amusement in his eyes that suggests not all the rumors he's heard have been glowing. When Ydyr heads towards him, he breaks into a grin and rises from his seat to indicate his table with a broad sweep of his heavily muscled arm.

"Come and sit with me," he invites with a deep baritone voice. "Invite your friends if you like. Fate has brought our paths to a crossing."

He listens with great interest to Ydyr's casual questions and nods. Ydyr's keen senses detect no dissembling from the towering figure, but in fact an expressive honesty that may seem almost naive.

"I am from the far north, warmlander. From a great crag that juts from the snow like a mighty claw. There, my people live in safety, if not always in peace." He chuckles. I have come here in search of many things." Abruptly he pounds the table with an explosive *CRACK*.

"Riches! Great deeds! Destiny!" At that, he bursts into a momentary peal of laughter.

"And what of you? What do you seek in that cursed place?

 

[Mithran]

Constable Felosial is more than happy to allow Jair and Heirmund to perform the ceremony themselves, so long as they allow her to observe.

Heirmund seems annoyed by Felosial's seeming lack of trust "Oh since one of our number died we're not trustworthy?, we might might be performing a ritual to turn the boy into an undead after all." Heirmund continues angrily arguing against Felosial even watching the ceremony but will finally allow her to watch if she gives enough answers to calm the now short tempered gnome.

Jair takes up the solemn duty of performing the funeral and returning Dengar to the earth. The ceremony includes reminders that the earthbound body is only a vehicle for part of the spirit's journey, it continues on to the gods after death and that the cycle of life and death is a natural part of the world we walk in on our spirit's journey. "What matters is how we travel that journey and Dengar in his life strived to do what was right and to help others. His spirit was a good one and will be missed as we return his body to the embrace of the earth mother Chanteau."

Heirmund waits until directed to do his small part and is very careful in his part.

 

[IndyPendant]

Felosial calmly answers all of Heirmund's and Jair's questions regarding her motives, her answers coming across as honest enough that the two of them are at least partially satisfied--if not mollified. It seems that she would only be there in an official capacity, and she would be taking his equipment just to pay for the burial. But once Heirmund describes his relationship with Dengar, she says he can keep anything he wants--particularly once Heirmund explains how you all intend to go back to the Citadel the next morning.

((As an Earth Genasi, it's safe to say that he would probably very much prefer the standard burial ritual, without a casket. The rest of it I think I shall skim over, this time...))

Jair conducts the ritual with Heirmund's assistance, Lehko spending most of the time watching them with Felosial. Once completed, and once Dengar's body is properly interred, they return that evening to Garon's inn to find Ydyr and Jerek conversing with a leatherclad barbarian at one of the inn's three tables...

 

[JimAde]

As Jair, Heirmund and Lehko enter, Jerek spots them and rises from the table. He says, "Kuma, these are our friends." He makes introductions all around and gets drinks for the new arrivals. Once again seated he says to Heirmund, "I'm sorry I couldn't be there today, but we had a little trouble getting some of the equipment. It's all set now, and we met Kuma. We've been telling him about our experiences yesterday, and I think he's interested in coming with us tomorrow."

 

[Shayuri]

The burly man nods at each of the others in turn, acknowledging them and sizing them up.

"I am," he replies. "I have heard on the breaths and mutters of these townsfolk that the dangers of that place have already taken one of you." He nods slowly.

"I will not be so fragile."

 

[Voadam]

The burly man nods at each of the others in turn, acknowledging them and sizing them up.

"I am," he replies. "I have heard on the breaths and mutters of these townsfolk that the dangers of that place have already taken one of you." He nods slowly.

"I will not be so fragile."

Jair's eyes narrow at the comment and his welcoming smile grows tighter as his eyes harden. "Lad, not many can survive a fifty foot fall when knocked off a narrow ledge by a crazed beastie. You will not find a tougher one than the earth-touched braclish we buried today. We've fought unnatural plant abominations and creatures at home in the underdark. We go to see if a pair of youths can be rescued from the goblin lair. I am Jair Feyfriend, champion of Mielliki and druid leader of this band by consent. We fight evil and work to do what is right, both in the world and for each other. Tell me about yourself Kuma who would join us as we travel into darkness and danger for a good cause."

 

[Mithran]

Heirmund nods at Jerek and says "That's fine Jerek no reason you needed to be there I suppose" Heirmund turns to the newcomer obviously angered but keeping it somewhat in check "Indeed tell us about yourself oh 'sturdy' one"

 

[Sorrow The Man Bear]

Lehko sits, as usual, with his legs up on the table, chair almost dangerously tottering on it's back legs, arms crossed. He has a dark air about him. It seems he has fallen into one of his 'moods'. He doesn't speak much during the conversation, but raises a brow when Jair mentions being leader, although he refrains from speaking. He mutters an order to Garon for a tall mug and a pitcher of dark, sweet wine. He sips it thoughtfully, while the others talk, and Heimund snaps.