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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 7839687" data-attributes="member: 7015827">Despite what had occurred, Jokull refused to give up, shouldering Marik's body and declaring he would go to all the temples in Westgate if he had to. The rest of the group was less sanguine about his prospects, but bid Jokull good luck. Brok-Tul, his temper building, led the others to the temple of Mask, where he shouted for entry, yelling Klendt's name and brandishing the dead female Mask's head - but received only silence in return. Some time later, Jokull returned to the guest house to meet the others, face bright, explaining that he had convinced a priest of Lathander to sell them a raise dead scroll - for the price of 1,621 gold. The others, minus an indisposed Aerikoth (Hah! --R), collected their gold and accompanied Jokull back to the temple, Brok-Tul relieving Jokull of carrying the burden of Marik's body. A Lathanderite priest by the name of Oravan collected the gold and gave over the scroll, saying to Jokull with compassion that it was deserved, and hoped it was worth the trouble. (Jokull's speech to the priest must have been quite convincing. Perhaps he forgot to mention Marik's patron deity. Nonetheless, his motives for helping a fallen comrade are admirable. --C).  The grateful group departed, heading back to the guest house to prepare for the raising of Marik.Brok-Tul prepared a ceremonial circle in the main room of the guest house and took the scroll in hand, while the others watched. Chanting his prayers to Mask, he raised the scroll, only to recoil in pain and shock. Trembling with the effort and reaction, Brok-Tul composed himself again and began new preparations - this time invoking Helm. When no untoward consequences manifested, Brok-Tul raised the scroll again and read its magical words, culminating in a burst of light and movement over Marik's former corpse, as Marik stirred anew - weak, but alive.The next day, the 26th of Uktar, dawned. Rahnee and Brok-Tul arose and went upstairs, to check on Marik, knocking on the door to his room. Aerikoth, already awake, emerged from across the hall and inquired as to how Brok-Tul was faring after the previous night's efforts; Aerikoth was intrigued by Brok-Tul's need to alter the scroll ceremony. Brok-Tul, somewhat embarrassed, said that he had not slept and that he felt a hole in him where Mask had been. Brok-Tul felt that Marik should be told that a different god than his patron had brought him back, to which Aerikoth commented that it seemed both Brok-Tul and Marik shared the same fate.A tired Marik answered the door and was greeted by all, Brok-Tul quickly informing him of the issue regarding their gods. Aerikoth then excused himself, departing for the Gatereach to break his fast. Marik, still appearing weak, said he needed to rest a little longer. The others deferred to Marik's wishes and left to join Aerikoth at the Gatereach, Jokull arriving first. Over breakfast, ably served by Janatha, the group discussed their next moves. Brok-Tul felt strongly that he needed to go to Turnton, in order to talk with High Cleric Carlin about Helm. Finishing their meal, the group returned to the guest house. Aerikoth on the way commented that he had little desire to travel to Turnton, but would accompany the rest if they felt his presence was needed.In the main room, Brok-Tul noticed that Rahnee's trunk appeared to have been disturbed. After carefully tapping the chest with the tip of his sword, Brok-Tul opened it with a flick of his wrist, revealing a note where Rahnee's expensive black velvet dress had been. Brok-Tul read the note to the others: "Hope you don't mind, I borrowed some things I needed for traveling money. I consider all debts between us paid. Good luck with your ventures. Good luck with the Masks. --Marik"</blockquote>

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