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Message: <blockquote data-quote="maddmic" data-source="post: 2259916" data-attributes="member: 9989">As kregor saw themillers lifeless body slump to the ground, he looked away.  "I pray that I have done Gragnor's bidding."________________________________________________________________________As the villagers deal with the passing of the miller, Kregor Picks up the man and his head.  He places the miller in the same cart as the manticore.  He then looks for Amalric and brother Hengist.  "I ask that you protect the body of the miller as well as the body of the manticore.  I must go to the miller's house to ensure that things do not get out of control.  I intend on letting the village burn the manticore tonight, but would like to provide proper rites for the miller and his son.  It is my belief that no matter what the person did in life, they must be burried or burned in accordance with Gragnor's doctrine.  Since you most likely wish that these two not be burried in the soil of this town, then I will defer to your wishes and burn them on a pyre tonight in a proper ceremony.  This will prevent the villagers from desecrating their graves once I leave.  The miller is being judged now for his transgressions against this community.  There is no sense in doing a diservice to his mortal body which could be cursed if not dealt with properly."________________________________________________________________________Once Amalric and brother Hengist have agreed to Kregor's request, he hastily follows the rest of the party to the millers residence.  He arrives just in time to hear the end of Horsoms plea to the people.  To ensure that all understand the situation Kregor bellows.  "Indeed.  Do as this man says.  Once we are done here, this land is yours to do with what you will.  Until then, you will be given the manticores body tonight so that you may burn away all your fears in a ceremony headed by Brother Amalric."He then approaches Horsom and places a hand on his shoulder.  "I hope you understand that I had to complete the task that was laid before me.  These people could've been punished for killing the miller should some lawman intend to do so.  It is my charge that I protect them.  I felt that it should be I who ended the miller's life and free these people from their hatred.  I have been looked upon unfavorably all my life and am acustomed to wandering about the land with no place to call my home.  None of these people should have to face that."  With that, he then moves about ensuring that the villagers disperse and helps "investigating" the area.OOC:Sorry to see Maldordo leave.</blockquote>

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