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<blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 9280180" data-attributes="member: 2012"><p><strong>Beyond the Material Plane:</strong></p><p>The Soul Forger revels in creation at his forge. He surrounds himself with the essence of hundreds of dwarven souls who once worshipped him in life and now toil in wonder at his side in the Halls of the Great Forge. Beyond the forge lies the Dwarffather's realm, The Gleaming, which he shares with his wife, The Matronress of Dwarfkind. In his forge lies a new creation, a new dwarf kin that will one day spread out among the worlds of the Material Plane. His hammer rings as loud as a hundred-thousand dwarven smiths all toiling at once. The dwarf spirits working around him work in unison and sing songs of creation and battle.</p><p></p><p>Deep in the Dwarffather's mind, the prayers of hundreds of millions of dwarfs beseech him for aid. Many pay him lip service for daily routines. These he ignores. Others are clerics calling upon him for divine might in battle and in creation. The gods mind is able to help them all without distraction. Most beseech him in one of his most common of names or honorifics, but once in a while, one of his children uses a name or phrase that is rarely used any more. Existence isn't what it once was before the universe was changed. It started with Ragnarök. After that, the universe spun out of control as dozens of godly wars roared through the planes.</p><p></p><p>What remained was a mirror of what existence used to be before. Thus, why mortals often refer to the outer planes as The Mirrored.</p><p></p><p>The Dwarffather pauses his work, for only a human second. He hears the Sonnthord beseech him with one of his oldest names. Very few dwarfs still use that name to call upon him. It was nearly lost in this universe, although it exists in many places beyond the Back of Beyond. It is still one of his favourites and he knows the voice beseeching him. He know all the voices. He wouldn't call the Sonnthord one of his favourites. He is still much too young for that honour. But, the champion has promise. In another second, the Dwarffather brings the creature required into his presence. He tempers his new creation and then begins hammer once more.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(96, 130, 182)">"Great Lord Eriz-..."</span></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(247, 218, 100)">"In this moment, I am Moradin, zelekhut,"</span></strong> the Dwarffather telepathically says to the construct. <strong><span style="color: rgb(247, 218, 100)">"You will only call me by that name where I am sending you. It does not matter that I am known by other names on that world."</span></strong></p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(96, 130, 182)">"Yes, Lord Moradin,"</span> the zelekhut replies.</p><p></p><p>The Dwarffather shifts his mind forward in time to see what might be the result of this calling. He pauses once again. <strong><span style="color: rgb(247, 218, 100)">"You are needed, I think. The dwarf calling upon you will ask for your name. I know that your kind loathe giving your truenames to mortals, so you will give him the name I give you now. Rikiron!"</span></strong></p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(96, 130, 182)">"As you wish, Dwarffather,"</span> Rikiron replies.</p><p></p><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(247, 218, 100)">"Now go,"</span></strong> Moradin orders as his hammer once again resounds throughout the Halls of the Great Forge.</p><p></p><p>In another human second, the zelekhut is whisked away to the Material Plane.</p><p></p><p><strong>OOC:</strong> Maur <strong>does not</strong> witness this encounter between the zelekhut and Moradin. I have added it just for some dramatic flavour. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>The Temple of Bogphin:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(96, 130, 182)">"I have heard your call, champion of Moradin,"</span> the zelekhut replies to Maur. <span style="color: rgb(96, 130, 182)">"You may call me Rikiron."</span></p><p></p><p>Rikiron ponders the mission and knows that it is important. Not just to this dwarf, but possibly for this entire land. Moradin imparted it with knowledge of the Gloom that lies ahead. It may only be a pocket plane but it is the creation of one of the Old Gods. A Jötunn and a goddess. The Mother of Monsters. Three of her offspring are truly infamous throughout the universe. But, she has many more.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(96, 130, 182)">"What I can tell you Maur Deepdelver, is this...</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(96, 130, 182)"></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(96, 130, 182)">"The demiplane you are sending me into is dangerous for you, and for me. If I am destroyed there, it will be the end of my existence. So, I will hunt this criminal of yours, in whatever form he now possess, but I will not engage in any fight with him or any other being helping him unless you order me to do so. I will give up my life, if it is required of me.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(96, 130, 182)"></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(96, 130, 182)">"<strong>Do Not</strong> underestimate the Gloom of Angrboda or the denizens that haunt it! That plane is more than what just lies ahead in these lands. It exists in many places on this world, and others, and is directly connected to the Plane of Graves. Aberrations and undead thrive in its shadows, as do darker things that will chill you to the bone. To bring this fiend to justice, it is best to do it during Kulan's daylight hours."</span></p><p></p><p>The zelekhu pauses. <span style="color: rgb(96, 130, 182)">"If this Eike has fled beyond the small pocket of the Gloom that lies ahead, you may have to cross into much darker parts of the plane in order to find him. Since Vok taunted you about the Wicked Hills, then that is probably where he will be. But, be prepared for anything.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(96, 130, 182)"></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(96, 130, 182)">"Moradin was able to show me the shortest path to the Shrine of Utter Evil. I will go there directly and then meet you at the designated place. I will tell you all I can about what you will face in the Gloom. The terrain, any creature's you may encounter, and any other dangers."</span></p><p></p><p>Rikiron opens its wings and prepares to begin its mission. It looks at Maur once last time in case the dwarf has any other questions. Once it is satisfied, it takes to the air and flies towards the Gloom of Angrboda and whatever fate awaits it on its mission.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Knightfall, post: 9280180, member: 2012"] [B]Beyond the Material Plane:[/B] The Soul Forger revels in creation at his forge. He surrounds himself with the essence of hundreds of dwarven souls who once worshipped him in life and now toil in wonder at his side in the Halls of the Great Forge. Beyond the forge lies the Dwarffather's realm, The Gleaming, which he shares with his wife, The Matronress of Dwarfkind. In his forge lies a new creation, a new dwarf kin that will one day spread out among the worlds of the Material Plane. His hammer rings as loud as a hundred-thousand dwarven smiths all toiling at once. The dwarf spirits working around him work in unison and sing songs of creation and battle. Deep in the Dwarffather's mind, the prayers of hundreds of millions of dwarfs beseech him for aid. Many pay him lip service for daily routines. These he ignores. Others are clerics calling upon him for divine might in battle and in creation. The gods mind is able to help them all without distraction. Most beseech him in one of his most common of names or honorifics, but once in a while, one of his children uses a name or phrase that is rarely used any more. Existence isn't what it once was before the universe was changed. It started with Ragnarök. After that, the universe spun out of control as dozens of godly wars roared through the planes. What remained was a mirror of what existence used to be before. Thus, why mortals often refer to the outer planes as The Mirrored. The Dwarffather pauses his work, for only a human second. He hears the Sonnthord beseech him with one of his oldest names. Very few dwarfs still use that name to call upon him. It was nearly lost in this universe, although it exists in many places beyond the Back of Beyond. It is still one of his favourites and he knows the voice beseeching him. He know all the voices. He wouldn't call the Sonnthord one of his favourites. He is still much too young for that honour. But, the champion has promise. In another second, the Dwarffather brings the creature required into his presence. He tempers his new creation and then begins hammer once more. [COLOR=rgb(96, 130, 182)]"Great Lord Eriz-..."[/COLOR] [B][COLOR=rgb(247, 218, 100)]"In this moment, I am Moradin, zelekhut,"[/COLOR][/B] the Dwarffather telepathically says to the construct. [B][COLOR=rgb(247, 218, 100)]"You will only call me by that name where I am sending you. It does not matter that I am known by other names on that world."[/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=rgb(96, 130, 182)]"Yes, Lord Moradin,"[/COLOR] the zelekhut replies. The Dwarffather shifts his mind forward in time to see what might be the result of this calling. He pauses once again. [B][COLOR=rgb(247, 218, 100)]"You are needed, I think. The dwarf calling upon you will ask for your name. I know that your kind loathe giving your truenames to mortals, so you will give him the name I give you now. Rikiron!"[/COLOR][/B] [COLOR=rgb(96, 130, 182)]"As you wish, Dwarffather,"[/COLOR] Rikiron replies. [B][COLOR=rgb(247, 218, 100)]"Now go,"[/COLOR][/B] Moradin orders as his hammer once again resounds throughout the Halls of the Great Forge. In another human second, the zelekhut is whisked away to the Material Plane. [B]OOC:[/B] Maur [B]does not[/B] witness this encounter between the zelekhut and Moradin. I have added it just for some dramatic flavour. ;) [B]The Temple of Bogphin:[/B] [COLOR=rgb(96, 130, 182)]"I have heard your call, champion of Moradin,"[/COLOR] the zelekhut replies to Maur. [COLOR=rgb(96, 130, 182)]"You may call me Rikiron."[/COLOR] Rikiron ponders the mission and knows that it is important. Not just to this dwarf, but possibly for this entire land. Moradin imparted it with knowledge of the Gloom that lies ahead. It may only be a pocket plane but it is the creation of one of the Old Gods. A Jötunn and a goddess. The Mother of Monsters. Three of her offspring are truly infamous throughout the universe. But, she has many more. [COLOR=rgb(96, 130, 182)]"What I can tell you Maur Deepdelver, is this... "The demiplane you are sending me into is dangerous for you, and for me. If I am destroyed there, it will be the end of my existence. So, I will hunt this criminal of yours, in whatever form he now possess, but I will not engage in any fight with him or any other being helping him unless you order me to do so. I will give up my life, if it is required of me. "[B]Do Not[/B] underestimate the Gloom of Angrboda or the denizens that haunt it! That plane is more than what just lies ahead in these lands. It exists in many places on this world, and others, and is directly connected to the Plane of Graves. Aberrations and undead thrive in its shadows, as do darker things that will chill you to the bone. To bring this fiend to justice, it is best to do it during Kulan's daylight hours."[/COLOR] The zelekhu pauses. [COLOR=rgb(96, 130, 182)]"If this Eike has fled beyond the small pocket of the Gloom that lies ahead, you may have to cross into much darker parts of the plane in order to find him. Since Vok taunted you about the Wicked Hills, then that is probably where he will be. But, be prepared for anything. "Moradin was able to show me the shortest path to the Shrine of Utter Evil. I will go there directly and then meet you at the designated place. I will tell you all I can about what you will face in the Gloom. The terrain, any creature's you may encounter, and any other dangers."[/COLOR] Rikiron opens its wings and prepares to begin its mission. It looks at Maur once last time in case the dwarf has any other questions. Once it is satisfied, it takes to the air and flies towards the Gloom of Angrboda and whatever fate awaits it on its mission. [/QUOTE]
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