Rhun's I6: Ravenloft - IC Thread

[renau1g]

"It seems even the gods have abandoned this place, first the undead resist the light of Aditi and now this fate befalls the temple. This is rather ominous. Can you make out what the chanting is Delkat? Are you aware of any rituals of your faith that would require such chanting?" Sarryx whispers to the priest.

 

[Rhun]

While the voice is low and hoarse, the words being spoken are in the common tongue. Delkat recognizes the words as a prayer to Aditi, beseeching her for aid and protection against the darkness.

 

[s@squ@tch]

Delkat

"From what I can gather, he is asking for assistance against the darkness."

"I'd hate to interrupt him, but we have no choice," says Delkat as he runs his fingers absent-mindedly on the edge of the coffin.

He calls out to the other priest,"Hail, fellow disciple of the sun, our goddess has sent me to this land to aid thee in pushing back the darkness!"

"We have brought the body of the late-burgomaster, so that he can finally be put to rest -- can you aid us in this endevour?"

 

[Rhun]

The chanting ceases at Delkat's call, and the form near the altar shifts. "Is it...is it day?" The man's voice is hoarse and dry, and you guess that he must have been praying all night, or longer.

 

[s@squ@tch]

Delkat

"Of course -- it is day -- the sun has risen!"

"Aditi strains to pierce the clouded veil of this land once again -- although it may not happen today, you can be sure that it will happen."

 

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

Ares follows without saying a word, his eyes penetrating the dark corners with the reason to receive as much of information he can gather from the once glorious place and the now, ruined and miserable shrine of good.

 

[Rhun]

A worn, haggard looking man makes his way forward, out of the dimness. He is gaunt and lean, as though he eats little. While only middle aged, he looks much older, with wispy hair of white coloration, and prematurely aged features. His once fine robes of burnished orange are dirty and tattered. Only the symbol of Aditi, the winged sun, worn about his neck is clean and polished.

[sblock=For S@squatch]Delkat notes that while the winged sun of Aditi is normally depicted with eagle or hawk-like wings, the symbol about Danovich's neck appears to have been made with the wings of a raven instead.[/sblock]

"The sun no longer shines upon these accursed lands," he answers, "And the darkness that holds sway here is mighty indeed. Only my nightly prayers have kept the evil at bay within this sanctuary."


Father Danovich, priest of Aditi

 

[s@squ@tch]

Delkat

"It is a testament to your will that this church still stands."

"I offer all of my services to you, as a fellow priest of our goddess."

"Together, we shall bring some light into this land."

"We have much to discuss, but as you can see, the Burgomaster requires his final rites and a proper burial. Ismark and Ireena have housed the body for some days, at their manse, as they have been beset by the walking undead."

The priest's spirits were somewhat buoyed by the appearance of another of his order.

 

[Rhun]

"The walking dead roam freely these dark days. The church barely stands, and only the altar remains unprofaned." Danovich shakes his head sadly. "My strength fails, and it is only a matter of time before I can no longer maintain my nightly vigil." It is clear that the priest is weak, both physically and in spirit. "But the Burgomaster, dead? This is sad news....Kolyan Indirovich was one of the few willing to stand against the rising tide of evil. We should see to his burial, immediately."

 

[s@squ@tch]

Delkat

"We have much to discuss, my new friend, but first, let us attend to the matters at hand."

He gestures towards the casket.

"Since you were his priest, I think it is only right that you lead the service."

"Please proceed when ready."