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<blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 7943735" data-attributes="member: 7015827"><p>The morning of Hammer 26, Rahnee began the day by doing a credible imitation of a zombie, although zombies rarely puke as much as she was doing into her room’s night bucket. A concerned Belle went and fetched Brok-Tul, who assisted Rahnee and assured Belle that the previous night’s stew was the likely culprit for Rahnee’s condition, rather than demon possession.</p><p></p><p>The group gathered in the inn’s common room for a breakfast of porridge, Rahnee looking rather pale. Aerikoth’s raven familiar Zeluth winged out the open door to escape from the inn’s confines, even though it was raining outside. Despite the weather, Veran declared himself ready to perform Aratae’s burial rites, should the Winnfalls wish it. Belle, hot under the collar after hearing the night before what had happened to Aley, exchanged some heated words with Aerikoth and Brok-Tul, perceiving them to be insensitive to Aley’s plight at the hands of Hallton. She rose from the table and stalked outside to get some “fresh air.” Rahnee queried the others about the previous night’s conversation while Veran followed Belle outside.</p><p></p><p>After a short time, the group reunited outside the inn, with Belle mostly mollified, and headed for the Winnfall farm. In response to a question from Rahnee, Brok-Tul indicated that he had all the elements needed for the ritual to speak with the dead: incense, a bowl, a prayer to Helm, and silence from the others when the time came. Once at the farm, Garens let them inside the house and heard Brok-Tul’s proposal to enact the rite - which would be done to help find justice for Aratae - to be followed by the burial of Aratae’s remains. Garens told the cleric of Helm that he would do what was necessary and went to fetch Aratae’s head.</p><p></p><p>While Garens was away at his task, Brok-Tul explained to the others that he would have perhaps five minutes to ask a handful of questions once the spell was cast, and solicited ideas. Rahnee made a number of suggestions for asking when/where Aratae died and Aerikoth observed that Aratae may have been tortured for some time prior to his death.</p><p></p><p>Garens returned with the box containing Aratae’s head and placed it on the floor, opening it to reveal his son’s dead face. “Cast your spell then, priest” he told Brok-Tul. The half- orc cleric carefully expressed his respect for the family prior to beginning the spell casting, which took close to ten minutes. Rahnee guarded the door to prevent any interruptions while the others remained completely silent, allowing Brok-Tul to concentrate.</p><p></p><p>Brok-Tul finished his prayers, then asked three questions of Aratae’s remains. In each case, Aratae’s dead lips moved to mouth a short answer:</p><p></p><p>“Please tell us exactly where you were, when you died, that we may find justice for you.” Answer: “Hallton.”</p><p></p><p>“And, what happened to you in Hallton, before you died, until you died?” Answer: “Torture.”</p><p></p><p>Rahnee mouthed the question “why” while Belle did the same in suggesting “who.“ Brok-Tul went with Rahnee’s suggestion and asked “Please tell us, why were you tortured?” Answer: “Traitor.”</p><p></p><p>(<em>I am not as dismayed as are other members of the Order at the clerical intervention of speaking with the dead, when used judiciously, for example as a last resort in an important investigation. However, frivolous or unhelpful castings only cheapen the deed (and the dead), I believe. Did the party really find out anything truly new or of import from this macabre ceremony? Did it bring any comfort to the Winnfalls to confirm that Aratae was tortured before being killed? --R</em>)</p><p></p><p>After the third question, the head lost its animation and lay there, inert. Garens grimly stated that they had confirmed that Hallton had Aratae tortured to death, and asked Veran if he were ready to do the burial ceremony. Veran said that he was and asked the farmer where it would be held. Garens said that they would bury him on their property, by a stand of trees, and politely declined Veran’s offer to dig the grave, saying he would do it himself. Garens then picked up a shovel and, taking the box with its grisly contents, headed outside in the rain to begin digging.</p><p></p><p>The group followed Garens outside and remained to watch him, although the farmer advised them it was unnecessary to stand around in the rain. Rahnee clutched her coin necklace and murmured a prayer to Tymora. After a short time, Garens finished digging and went to fetch Therena and Aley. The two wept when they saw the little scene in front of them, continuing to shed tears while Veran said his ceremonial words. Garens also offered his respects to his son, then quickly shoveled dirt into the hole, covering the head. He thanked Veran once again, then all of them, for what they had done.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Carlo-One, post: 7943735, member: 7015827"] The morning of Hammer 26, Rahnee began the day by doing a credible imitation of a zombie, although zombies rarely puke as much as she was doing into her room’s night bucket. A concerned Belle went and fetched Brok-Tul, who assisted Rahnee and assured Belle that the previous night’s stew was the likely culprit for Rahnee’s condition, rather than demon possession. The group gathered in the inn’s common room for a breakfast of porridge, Rahnee looking rather pale. Aerikoth’s raven familiar Zeluth winged out the open door to escape from the inn’s confines, even though it was raining outside. Despite the weather, Veran declared himself ready to perform Aratae’s burial rites, should the Winnfalls wish it. Belle, hot under the collar after hearing the night before what had happened to Aley, exchanged some heated words with Aerikoth and Brok-Tul, perceiving them to be insensitive to Aley’s plight at the hands of Hallton. She rose from the table and stalked outside to get some “fresh air.” Rahnee queried the others about the previous night’s conversation while Veran followed Belle outside. After a short time, the group reunited outside the inn, with Belle mostly mollified, and headed for the Winnfall farm. In response to a question from Rahnee, Brok-Tul indicated that he had all the elements needed for the ritual to speak with the dead: incense, a bowl, a prayer to Helm, and silence from the others when the time came. Once at the farm, Garens let them inside the house and heard Brok-Tul’s proposal to enact the rite - which would be done to help find justice for Aratae - to be followed by the burial of Aratae’s remains. Garens told the cleric of Helm that he would do what was necessary and went to fetch Aratae’s head. While Garens was away at his task, Brok-Tul explained to the others that he would have perhaps five minutes to ask a handful of questions once the spell was cast, and solicited ideas. Rahnee made a number of suggestions for asking when/where Aratae died and Aerikoth observed that Aratae may have been tortured for some time prior to his death. Garens returned with the box containing Aratae’s head and placed it on the floor, opening it to reveal his son’s dead face. “Cast your spell then, priest” he told Brok-Tul. The half- orc cleric carefully expressed his respect for the family prior to beginning the spell casting, which took close to ten minutes. Rahnee guarded the door to prevent any interruptions while the others remained completely silent, allowing Brok-Tul to concentrate. Brok-Tul finished his prayers, then asked three questions of Aratae’s remains. In each case, Aratae’s dead lips moved to mouth a short answer: “Please tell us exactly where you were, when you died, that we may find justice for you.” Answer: “Hallton.” “And, what happened to you in Hallton, before you died, until you died?” Answer: “Torture.” Rahnee mouthed the question “why” while Belle did the same in suggesting “who.“ Brok-Tul went with Rahnee’s suggestion and asked “Please tell us, why were you tortured?” Answer: “Traitor.” ([I]I am not as dismayed as are other members of the Order at the clerical intervention of speaking with the dead, when used judiciously, for example as a last resort in an important investigation. However, frivolous or unhelpful castings only cheapen the deed (and the dead), I believe. Did the party really find out anything truly new or of import from this macabre ceremony? Did it bring any comfort to the Winnfalls to confirm that Aratae was tortured before being killed? --R[/I]) After the third question, the head lost its animation and lay there, inert. Garens grimly stated that they had confirmed that Hallton had Aratae tortured to death, and asked Veran if he were ready to do the burial ceremony. Veran said that he was and asked the farmer where it would be held. Garens said that they would bury him on their property, by a stand of trees, and politely declined Veran’s offer to dig the grave, saying he would do it himself. Garens then picked up a shovel and, taking the box with its grisly contents, headed outside in the rain to begin digging. The group followed Garens outside and remained to watch him, although the farmer advised them it was unnecessary to stand around in the rain. Rahnee clutched her coin necklace and murmured a prayer to Tymora. After a short time, Garens finished digging and went to fetch Therena and Aley. The two wept when they saw the little scene in front of them, continuing to shed tears while Veran said his ceremonial words. Garens also offered his respects to his son, then quickly shoveled dirt into the hole, covering the head. He thanked Veran once again, then all of them, for what they had done. [/QUOTE]
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