Outside the East gate of Riverhaven, the frigid waters of the Faldesu churn the bank to any icy slurry. pale grey clouds boil across the sky toward the horizon. Though no longer snowing, the air itself is cold enough to tear the breath from anyone foolish enough to venture outside and turns unprotected flesh red as raw meat.

The heavily robed form of the white scaled S'kra Mur kneels in silent vigil by the bloodstained altar. Completely immobile, she resembles little more than a lifesculpted icon of genuflection.

Then, as the westering sun struggles to break the surface of clouds, she stirs. She brings forth from her cassock a sapphire shaped into a stylized shark and cradles it within her claws. From cobalt to ultramarine, the softly glowing gem pulsates in a heartbeat rhythm. Though steady and unhurried, it stirs a vague unease within the S'kra Mur that brings to mind the terrors that lurk beneath the glacial deep. Restrained for the time being, but always present. Waiting.

"I have not forgotten, Lord," she mutters, tracing the miniature beast's carved teeth. "Tell me what must be done and it shall be so."

Her good eye films over. Movement and light draw her attention to the river where a spectral purple esper alights upon the glassy surface. Another glimmering wisp joins it, and then another, until all the water is ablaze. Upon closer inspection, each tiny flame is a candle aboard a ghostly ship. Together, they form a brilliant fleet of immaculate formation. Although a miraculous sight, the Priestess is overcome by irritation tethered with a desire to be let loose upon the open water.

She utters a few words of praise and as her breath escapes, every single apparitional sail unfurls. The S'kra Mur is barely aware of her motionless body by the altar's side as she crosses the river to join the lights on their voyage. Further and further they travel, with the Priestess keeping watch over the ships and their precious cargo, until - at last! The vastness of the Reshal Sea lies before them. Contentment and elation fills the Priestess and her face twitches in something resembling a grin.

Without warning, a fearsome blast of wind crashes into the ships like a hammer, sending them colliding with a great clash of sound! The once-calm surface of the water threshes with phantasmal triangular fins as more of the hapless vessels are seized by some great force and dragged down into the depths. Coarse, yet satisfied laughter rumbles all around. Overcome with the savage power of the sea, the Priestess throws back her head and joins in, her shoulders shaking convulsively with mirth.

"I am becoming very worried about you!"

The S'kra Mur blinks. She is before the altar once again. What looks like a pumpkin with a Prydaen head popping out stands a safe distance away with her mouth fixed into a pensive 'v' shape. "Um... are you all right? Are you having a sea-shirt? Do you need healing...?"

"Nakori, I have seen! And soon... so will they all!" The Priestess smiles wide in a great display of flashing teeth that would put an elsralael to shame. "Oh, it will be amazing! Wondrous! You must tell everyone you see, and this is what you will say..."

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All faithful and repentant are encouraged to attend this celebration in honor of Drogor's presence in Therengia. We strive to placate His wrath and ensure that He continues to look over this land with good favor. After a small ceremony, offerings will be sent out to sea for Drogor's pleasure. Attendants should bring something that may be used as a sacrifice -- yourself is fine.

(This will take place on Thursday, September 1st at 9 pm EST at the Drogor altar outside of the East gate of Riverhaven.)

This took way longer than I would have liked to post, but here is the log of the event. I tried to cut it down to a reasonable length, though it is still somewhat long. I want to thank everyone who attended, and I would also like to remind readers at home to hail Drogar... I mean, Drogor.

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[Riverhaven, Stone Bridge]
The lanes outside the eastern gate of Riverhaven are crowded with the bustle of street peddlers and merchant wagons coming and going in a great rush to sell their wares. Beggars line the paved road, aware that the more influential and wealthy folks use this gate. They hover, hands extended, hoping that a moment of kindness and charity might befall them. A stone bridge that once provided passage across the river is now little more than a crumbling stone pier used by some local fishermen.
You also see a boggy path along a river and a crude bloodstained altar near the rubble of the old bridge.
Obvious paths: northeast.


[You] "All of Elanthia, the time for great rejoicing is nearly upon us! It is not too late... come all reverent and faithful! All who wish to taken in the Lesson! To the altar of Drogor outside the East Gate of Riverhaven! "
You concentrate on projecting your thoughts.
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Zhirrisk says, "Before we begin... if anyone did not bring an offering of their own, I have some shark teeth to hand out..."
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Zhirrisk holds a poorly made driftwood strongbox labeled "Rawrteeth" high into the air for all to see.
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Sulic flatly says, "Glad I didnt follow thro on my plan to sell em then."
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Kelneth says to Zhirrisk, "I would love to borrow one from you."
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Zhirrisk gets a tiny shark tooth from inside his driftwood strongbox.
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Zhirrisk offers Kelneth a tiny shark tooth.
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Kelneth accepts Zhirrisk's shark tooth.
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Grenhart points at a crude bloodstained altar near the rubble of the old bridge.
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Grenhart glances at a bony cave rat and grins.
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Toreakas asks, "Can I pick someone as an offering?"
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You ask Toreakas, "Who did you have in mind?"
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Zhirrisk exclaims to Toreakas, "Yourself will do fine!"
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Sulic ducks his head.
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Toreakas gazes thoughtfully at you.
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You say, "Zhirrisk is correct."
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Toreakas shrugs.
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Grenhart lets out a hearty cheer for Toreakas!
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Sulic applauds.
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Toreakas says, "I'm far too valuable to offer."
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Sulic flatly says to Toreakas, "Good fer you."
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Sulic shoves futilely at Toreakas.
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Zhirrisk scoffs.
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Toreakas says, "I'd make the rest of you look bad."
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You gleefully say to Toreakas, "Ah but that just makes you an ideal candidate for sacrifice."
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Grenhart mutters something into the air about yer off the hook Grabber.
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Sulic flatly says, "Yea it's no big deal sure you'll be fine."
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Zhirrisk exclaims, "You can't get much better than Emperor of the Universe, and I was the first to be sacrificed on this altar!"
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Zhirrisk puffs out his chest and struts around!
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Wodynn blinks at Zhirrisk.
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Toreakas takes a drink of his nightmare brew, then reels and clutches his head, closing his eyes tightly and looking terrified. He falls to the ground, covering his head with his arms.
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Heartsfyre gazes up at the sky.
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You exclaim to Toreakas, "It is a great honor. If you be true to the Gods, you will have nothing to fear. Few mortals have such an opportunity to be so close to the Divine!"
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Zevazi chuckles.
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Toreakas swats at the empty air, looking a bit panicked.
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Toreakas leaps to his feet!
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You say, "...you are not listening to me, are you."
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Toreakas kicks his foot at empty air, yelling something about murderous dolls.
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Grenhart says, "Or something."
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Toreakas says, "You said I'm close to being divine, I think."
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Sulic mirthfully says, "Ya gotta club em firs."
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Wodynn calmly says, "Good spirits keep you closh to the gods."
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Wodynn hiccups.
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Toreakas is acting like he is caught in an invisible box with slowly closing walls, and looks to be panicked. After a moment, he blinks and looks very confused.
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Sulic nods to Wodynn.
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Toreakas stands up.
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Toreakas bends down and pets empty air, then straightens up, considerably relaxed.
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You ask Toreakas, "You said you were going to be sacrificed. Do you not remember?"
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Toreakas ponders.
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Sulic laughs!
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Kelneth chuckles.
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Sulic pokes Toreakas in the ribs.
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Toreakas exclaims, "Doesn't sound like something I'd say. But I've been drinkin!"
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Sulic nods.
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Toreakas says, "I thought I brought Dreaderic for my sacrifice."
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Sulic drunkenly says, "Noble profession."
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Sulic hiccups.
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Toreakas stands near Dreaderic.
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Dreaderic laughs!
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Dreaderic calmly says to Toreakas, "You're on your own for this one."
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Dreaderic gets a simple shark-tooth bracelet from inside his silverweave lootsack.
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Dreaderic calmly says, "Brought my own."
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Toreakas says, "He's twice my size, better for the ritual."
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Zevazi pats Dreaderic on the back.
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You say, "Well, all in time."
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You say, "It must not be done until the moment is right."
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Sulic flatly says to Toreakas, "I'll throw in a free drink a death if ya do."
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Sulic waves a pint of dark deathshound around.
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Zhirrisk says, "The next person to drink forfeits their life upon the altar, I say..."
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Zhirrisk folds his arms across his chest.
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Toreakas takes a drink of his nightmare brew, then reels and clutches his head, closing his eyes tightly and looking terrified. He falls to the ground, covering his head with his arms.
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Sulic winces.
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Zhirrisk nods to Toreakas.
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You nod emphatically.
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Sulic quietly says, "What kinda drinkin game is that..."
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Toreakas says to Sulic, "I dunno but I think I'm winning."
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Wodynn leans against a crumbling stone bridge.
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Sulic nods to Toreakas.
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Sulic rolls around on the ground. Typical.
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You loudly exclaim, "Attention! We will be beginning soon, so pray lend me your ears!"
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Zhirrisk gazes up at the sky.
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Sulic nods.
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Saslisena cocks her head.
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Toreakas continues praying fervently.
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Wodynn calmly says, "You cants have my ears."
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Mistanna mutters something into the air about but they're attached.
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Toreakas grins at Wodynn.
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You say, "I ask that all extraneous fidgeting and spellcasting be kept to a miminum."
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You clear your throat.
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Hammerfist says, "Armor."
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Hammerfist winks.
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You say, "Do keep an eye on any bees, rats, and other sundry... animal companions, lest you be willing to offer them up as sacrifice later on."
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Heartsfyre snorts, loudly.
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You say, "As ye are in the presense of Drogor on Holy Ground, I ask that all maintain a mien of respectful reverence. There will be drunken banter, no snowball throwing, no fisticuffs..."
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Mistanna gazes silently at you.
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You notice Sulic trying to remain hidden while speaking.
You hear the quiet voice of Sulic say, "Not my fault..."
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Wodynn calmly says, "Aye no banter."
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You ominously say, "And he who speaks in puns shall have his mouth scrubbed with sand and ramsons."
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Hammerfist went through the east gate.
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Wodynn calmly says, "Ramshoms."
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Toreakas asks, "What's a ramson?"
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Wodynn calmly says, "A drink I think."
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Mistanna smiles to herself because she's not a he and therefor exempt!
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You say, "Now then."
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You drop to one knee, bowing your head in deference.
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You get some holy water from inside an ornate chalice carved from stormy-grey quartz trimmed with silver which is in your rucksack.
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Mistanna begins to pray.
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You begin to wash a crude bloodstained altar near the rubble of the old bridge with your holy water.
Roundtime: 10 sec.
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Zevazi gazes at you.
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Wodynn gazes at you.
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You diligently work, getting between the cracks and behind the tight corners of the bloodstained altar.
Roundtime: 10 sec.
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Kelneth kneels down.
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You finish your job, pleased to see that the bloodstained altar all but sparkles from your gentle care.

You sense that you are as pure of spirit as you can be, and you are ready for whatever rituals might face you.

You feel that your gods have smiled upon you for your attempts to please them.
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Hammerfist came through the east gate.
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Hammerfist says, "Incoming."
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Hammerfist says, "Invasion."
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Tarwind scans the area briefly.
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Mistanna frowns.
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You stand back up.
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Tarwind says, "Figures."
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Loud crashes and booms echo in the distance from the direction of Riverhaven's East Gate.
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You ask, "Is it truly so?"
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You mumble something unprintable.
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Zevazi whispers, "sorry can not banner over the folks here"
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You notice Sulic trying to remain hidden while speaking.
You hear the flat voice of Sulic say, "Nah couldn't be."
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Navesi glances up at the sky.
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an orc skirmisher charges into the area!
an orc archer appears with a look of malice!
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Zhirrisk sighs.
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Toreakas asks, "Is it an invasion of religious zealots?"
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Navesi blinks.
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Janaetta quietly asks, "Seriously?"
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Zhirrisk says, "We shall be safe in the river."
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Hammerfist just arrived.
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Heartsfyre says, "Ahh orcs."
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You say, "We must dispose of all these vermin before the ceremony can be finished."


[Violence commenced and plenty of blood was spilled for Mighty Drogor. One of the orcs was carrying a Drogor card! After the carnage...]


You loudly exclaim, "Attention! Hist and pray! Silence all of ye! We will continue where we left off, so please remember to be respectful and to keep all unnecessar fidgeting to a minimum!"
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Kelneth nods to you.
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Toreakas fidgets nervously.
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Sulic covers his head with his hands, seeming frightened of something.
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A soft voice from somewhere near Hoshino babbles, "Rooyaro tiroori!"
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Mistanna gazes silently at you.
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You say, "Nothing to fret about. We will now continue where I left off - and ah, tell your Shadowling to please behave himself."
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You notice Sulic trying to remain hidden while speaking.
You hear the flat voice of Sulic say, "Comon I wanna see some Dro gar action fer I gotta run."
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You nod to Hoshino.
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A faint growl echoes from the depths of Hoshino's shadow.
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Hoshino whistles low.
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You drop to one knee, bowing your head in deference.
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Hoshino went through the east gate.
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Mistanna kneels down.
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Isharon whispers, "I have shark teeth for you."
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Isharon kneels down.
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Zevazi kneels down.
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Kelneth kneels down.
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(Whiteburn lies prostrate before the altar, face down with one hand in the air.)
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You lie down.
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Dreaderic kneels down.
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Zhirrisk begins to pray.
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Grenhart falls over.
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You chant in a soprano voice:

"Praise be to Drogor!
Howl praise to the sea!
His Voice echoes like thunder!
The ocean itself shudders, each ripple an inescapable wall of death!
Mortal constructs shatter before the gale!
With a mighty hand, miracles of destruction fly like bolts of lightning!
Drogor, who commands the stars to fall and death to rain upon the land so that all may fear Him!
The ocean's vastness trembles and the wind wails!
Praise be!"

You throw your head back and howl!
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You stand back up.
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Sulic applauds.
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Navesi shifts her weight.
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You chant in a soprano voice:

"Praise be to Drogor!
An ocean of blood for Thee, Lord!
The blood of this vessel, the blood of a nation!
Drink deep, and be sated!
May Your rage and Your fury pass over us!
Cast not scorn upon this land, O Exalted One and shaker of the earth!
Look upon the reverent and faithful of Therengia with mercy.
And may the enemies of the Divine drown!
Praise be!"

Sulic winces.
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Your pupils dilate with fury as you throw back your head and shriek a rattling challenge into the air, tail lashing!
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Xibar slowly rises above the horizon.
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You chant in a soprano voice:

"Praise be to Drogor!
We submit to You, Great King of Xibar!
Mighty One, whose magnificence will surpass e'en the sun!"
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You chant in a soprano voice:

"The Dragon would dare not look upon You!
We, who are before you now as minnows in the shallows of Your depths.
Spare us Your fury, Lord.
That we may serve you to the ends of our lives.
Praise be!"

Zhirrisk beams!
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You sling a stormy azure sacrificial Drogorian trident off from over your shoulder.
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You hold a stormy azure sacrificial Drogorian trident high into the air for all to see.
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You chant in a soprano voice:

"Praise be to Drogor!
And remember the lesson of the Storm!
All the divine are to be obeyed!
All the Immortals shall be known!
All that is holy is holy!
Praise be!"

You throw your head back and howl, "The enemies of Lord Drogor shall drown as the sharks tear them apart limb from limb, and their blood shall feed the lightless depths!"

You sense that you are as pure of spirit as you can be, and you are ready for whatever rituals might face you.

You feel that the dark gods have cracked a bleak smile of good favor at your attempts to please them.
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You sling a stormy azure sacrificial Drogorian trident over your shoulder.
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You bow in reverence to a crude bloodstained altar near the rubble of the old bridge.
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You stand near a crude bloodstained altar near the rubble of the old bridge.
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Grenhart rises to a kneeling position.
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Isharon begins to pray.
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Zhirrisk throws his head back and howls!
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Grenhart begins to pray.
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Navesi begins to pray.
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Knight Magister Saragos came through the east gate.
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Saragos kneels down.
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Mistanna smiles quickly, glancing at the gibbous deep aqua of the rising Xibar before turning her attention back to the prayer.
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Saragos begins to pray.
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Rozze begins to pray.
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Zevazi begins to pray.
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You say, "We will begin. All who are in attendance, I ask that anyone who has brought an offering raise his or her hand. I will call each of you forth, and you will kneel before the altar, raise your offering, and give it to me."
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Sulic gets a rough shark's tooth from inside his silk backpack.
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Navesi raises her hand.
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Liurilias raises his hand.
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Sulic waves a rough shark's tooth around.
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You say, "Once I have all of the offerings, we will wade into the water and release them."
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Zevazi stands up.
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Mistanna raises her hand.
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Rozze stands up.
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Zevazi raises his hand.
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Grenhart raises his hand.
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Isharon whispers, "Does Drogor accept the teeth of his creations?"
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Chelinde raises her hand.
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Dreaderic raises his hand.
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You nod to Isharon.
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Saragos whispers, "Is it ok if I have a non-physical offering?"
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Rozze raises her hand.
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Isharon raises her hand.
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Sulic raises his hand.
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You whisper to Isharon, "It is good to return them to Him "
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You whisper to Saragos, "aye"
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Saragos raises his hand.
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You nod.
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You sling a stormy azure sacrificial Drogorian trident off from over your shoulder.
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You point your Drogorian trident at Navesi.
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Navesi stands up.
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You say to Navesi, "You will be the first."
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Navesi comes and stands near you.
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Navesi shifts her weight.
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Navesi gets a red nomlas from inside her canvas rucksack.
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Navesi reverently says, "I have brought blood for Drogor."
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Navesi offers you a red nomlas. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.
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Navesi pauses for a moment, clenched fist over heart, in respectful silence.
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You ask Navesi, "Have you any words to say to the great Drogor?"
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Navesi says, "I believe myself too humble to speak anything of meaning to Him. However I would ask Him to spare our children this year."
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Sulic applauds.
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Sulic cracks his knuckles.
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(Navesi quietly steps back.)
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Navesi kneels down.
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You say, "So be it." She shoots a warning glance at Sulic before continuing. "I will have for you a boat to represent your soul. We will consign, each one of us, one of these to the deep along with our offerings."
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You put your nomlas in the Drogor box which is inside your rucksack.
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You get a blue origami ship from inside a driftwood origami case which is in your duffel bag.
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You offer your blue origami ship to Navesi, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.
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Navesi has accepted your offer and is now holding a blue origami ship.
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You point your Drogorian trident at Liurilias.
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Liurilias kneels down.
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Liurilias gets a mahogany shark totem from inside his hitman's backpack.
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Liurilias holds a mahogany shark totem high into the air for all to see.
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Liurilias offers you a mahogany shark totem. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.
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You accept Liurilias's offer and are now holding a mahogany shark totem.
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You ask Liurilias, "Have you any words to say to the Mighty Drogor?"
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Liurilias says to you, "I bring this offering, the work of my own hands, for the Lord of Storms may his rage be turned away and his scorn not blight our homes."
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You put your totem in the Drogor box which is inside your rucksack.
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Liurilias bows reverently to a crude bloodstained altar near the rubble of the old bridge.
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Liurilias stands up.
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You get an indigo origami ship from inside your tapestry cassock.
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You offer your indigo origami ship to Liurilias, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.
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Liurilias has accepted your offer and is now holding an indigo origami ship.
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You point your Drogorian trident at Sulic.
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Sulic flatly asks, "Uh me next?"
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You say, "Yes."
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Sulic kneels.
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Sulic offers you a rough shark's tooth. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.
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You nod.
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You accept Sulic's offer and are now holding a rough shark's tooth.
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You ask Sulic, "Have you any words for the Stormbringer?"
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Sulic nods.
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You take in a great breath of air.
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Sulic flatly says, "Heya Dro-gar been swimmin the Feld lots. Almos drowned a few times glad I didnt."
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You slowly and deliberately empty your filled lungs.
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Sulic flatly says, "Thanks an hope to keep it up."
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Sulic nods.
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Isharon glances at Sulic.
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Sulic falls over.
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You say, "...very well."
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You put your tooth in the Drogor box which is inside your rucksack.
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You get a blue origami ship from inside a driftwood origami case which is in your duffel bag.
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Zhirrisk gracefully dives into the Faldesu river.
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(Whiteburn prods Sulic with her trident.)
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Shark Zhirrisk came out of the Faldesu river.
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You offer your blue origami ship to Sulic, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.
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Sulic has accepted your offer and is now holding a blue origami ship.
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Sulic nods.
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Zhirrisk mutters something into the air about started to get dry.
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Sulic flatly says, "Thanks."
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You point your Drogorian trident at Mistanna.
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Mistanna stands up.
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Mistanna comes and stands near you.
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Zhirrisk shifts uneasily, gazing fixedly at his claws.
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Mistanna kneels down and begins to pray.
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Mistanna gets a shark tooth from inside her collector's apron.
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Mistanna offers you a shark tooth. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.
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You accept Mistanna's offer and are now holding a shark tooth.
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You ask Mistanna, "Any prayers or other words for Great Drogor?"
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Mistanna nods.
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Zevazi whispers, "you will call rozze and I together please I will speak short"
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Mistanna says, "I would thank the Lord of the Depths for witholding his fury at the Celebration for the trine we recently had. I hope our offering of honor to him was satisfying."
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Mistanna nods.
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Mistanna grins sheepishly.
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Mistanna stands up.
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You put your tooth in the Drogor box which is inside your rucksack.
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You get a cobalt origami ship from inside your tapestry cassock.
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You offer your cobalt origami ship to Mistanna, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.
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Mistanna has accepted your offer and is now holding a cobalt origami ship.
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Mistanna smiles at you.
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Mistanna stands near Kelneth.
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Kelneth whispers, "I have one if you're still taking. Sorry didn't raise my hand earlier"
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Kyodan kneels down.
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Kyodan bends forward and kisses a crude bloodstained altar near the rubble of the old bridge.
Kyodan looks up and sighs, smiling.
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Kyodan stands up.
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Kyodan went through the east gate.
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You whisper to Kelneth, "Of course! I appreciate you speaking up."
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You point your Drogorian trident at Zevazi.
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You say, "Zevazi and Rozze will be making a joint offering."
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Zevazi offers you a baby shark doll. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.
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You accept Zevazi's offer and are now holding a baby shark doll.
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Rozze offers you a baby shark doll. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.
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You put your doll in the Drogor box which is inside your rucksack.
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Zevazi kneels down.
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You accept Rozze's offer and are now holding a baby shark doll.
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Rozze kneels down.
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You ask, "Either of you have words for Drogor?"
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Zevazi nods to you.
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Zevazi chants in a baritone voice:

"Drogor, bringer of storms
taker of children
We besiege you to let the life in our unborn remain
Take not from us our child who is miracle of the Gods
This we pray together as one motehr father and daughter to be
Praise Drogor and his mighty name"

You put your doll in the Drogor box which is inside your rucksack.
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You get a blue origami ship from inside a driftwood origami case which is in your duffel bag.
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Zevazi stands up.
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You offer your blue origami ship to Zevazi, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.
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Rozze stands up.
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Zevazi has accepted your offer and is now holding a blue origami ship.
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You get an azure origami ship from inside your tapestry cassock.
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Zevazi bows to you.
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Navesi smiles at Zevazi.
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You offer your azure origami ship to Rozze, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.
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Rozze has accepted your offer and is now holding an azure origami ship.
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You say, "...I will provide one more ship for you, for the soul of your daughter."
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Rozze gazes at Zevazi in admiration.
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Zevazi smiles.
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You get a blue origami ship from inside a driftwood origami case which is in your duffel bag.
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Zevazi enfolds Rozze in a warm embrace.
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You offer your blue origami ship to Zevazi, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.
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Zhirrisk's ears straighten up smartly as he gazes at Rozze, a look of pride on his face.
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Zevazi has accepted your offer and is now holding a blue origami ship.
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Zevazi bows to you.
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You point your Drogorian trident at Grenhart.
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You ask Grenhart, "Have you an offering prepared?"
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Grenhart offers you a huge pink pearl. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.
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You accept Grenhart's offer and are now holding a huge pink pearl.
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You ask Grenhart, "And any words to offer to the Lord of Storms?"
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Grenhart says something in Ilithic.
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You glance up at the sky.
The starry skies above are marred by a few dark clouds.
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Grenhart says, "From sea to sea Fair winds for the Sea Wolf God of Storms."
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You nod.
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You put your pearl in the Drogor box which is inside your rucksack.
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You get a coral origami ship from inside your tapestry cassock.
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You offer your coral origami ship to Grenhart, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.
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Grenhart has accepted your offer and is now holding a coral origami ship.
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You point your Drogorian trident at Dreaderic.
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Dreaderic stands up.
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Dreaderic kneels down.
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Dreaderic holds a simple shark-tooth bracelet high into the air for all to see.
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Dreaderic offers you a simple shark-tooth bracelet. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.
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You accept Dreaderic's offer and are now holding a simple shark-tooth bracelet.
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You say to Dreaderic, "You may speak your prayers if you have any."
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Dreaderic calmly says, "I don't believe it is my place to make requests of the Lord, I offer only that I will bend or break with the storm as He wills it."
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You nod.
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You put your bracelet in the Drogor box which is inside your rucksack.
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You get an aqua origami ship from inside your tapestry cassock.
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You offer your aqua origami ship to Dreaderic, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.
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Dreaderic has accepted your offer and is now holding an aqua origami ship.
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You point your Drogorian trident at Chelinde.
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Chelinde kneels down.
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Chelinde gets a length of inflated eel skin twisted into the shape of a shark from inside her leather satchel.
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Chelinde holds a length of inflated eel skin twisted into the shape of a shark high into the air for all to see.
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Chelinde offers you a length of inflated eel skin twisted into the shape of a shark. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.
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You accept Chelinde's offer and are now holding a length of inflated eel skin twisted into the shape of a shark.
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You cock your head.
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You glance at a length of inflated eel skin twisted into the shape of a shark and try to figure out whether it will pose a significant problem for you or not.
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Zhirrisk grins crookedly.
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Chelinde says, "It was hard work twisting that shark shape."
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Chelinde frets.
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Chelinde leaps to her feet!
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Chelinde stands near Mistanna.
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You ask Chelinde, "Any prayers for Drogor?"
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Chelinde shakes her head at you.
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You put your skin in the Drogor box which is inside your rucksack.
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You get an indigo origami ship from inside your tapestry cassock.
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You offer your indigo origami ship to Chelinde, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.
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Chelinde has accepted your offer and is now holding an indigo origami ship.
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You point your Drogorian trident at Saragos.
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Saragos stands up.
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Saragos removes his wide-brimmed hat while looking around casually.
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Saragos says, "Mine's a bit unorthodox, but I believe that Drogor will understand. I've got a history with Him, and it's taken me some time to come to terms. I wanted to offer something meaningful for the way I've come to know Him."
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Saragos clears his throat.
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Sulic pulls his cavalier hat down around his ears.
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Saragos says, "Hey, Drogor. I bring you my curses, my foul words. I understand, now, that the Storm needs to come and knock things down once in a while for us to build higher. It's painful when it comes, but we need it. It makes us stronger. I give you my thanks."
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Saragos says, "No word of blasphemy shall cross my lips until you bless me with your particular brand of catastrophe once more. And when that day comes you shall know each harsh word that passes my lips as yours, as praise for your roaring Storm, and I shall do you honor by calling upon your Lightning."
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Saragos raises two fingers to his brow in a quick hand salute.
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Saragos nods to you.
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Saragos kneels down.
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Navesi smiles at Saragos.
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You give a slight nod.
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You point your Drogorian trident at Kelneth.
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Navesi whispers something to Saragos.
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Kelneth offers you a tiny shark tooth. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.
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You accept Kelneth's offer and are now holding a tiny shark tooth.
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Saragos grins at Navesi.
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You ask Kelneth, "Have you any words to speak before the gaze of Drogor?"
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You blink.
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Kelneth says, "Just a quick one. This offering comes to me from His domain through His devotee. I offer it back as a small token of respect and reverence."
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You put your tooth in the Drogor box which is inside your rucksack.
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You get an ivory origami ship from inside your tapestry cassock.
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You offer your ivory origami ship to Saragos, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.
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You whisper to Saragos, "My apologies... I had quite forgotten you."
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Saragos has accepted your offer and is now holding an ivory origami ship.
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You get a cobalt origami ship from inside your tapestry cassock.
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You offer your cobalt origami ship to Kelneth, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.
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Kelneth has accepted your offer and is now holding a cobalt origami ship.
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Saragos whispers, "No problem! You're busy."
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You say, "Is there anyone else who wished to make an offering? It is somewhat difficult to see everyone at once."
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Isharon raises her hand.
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Kelneth stands up.
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Zhirrisk nods to you.
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You point your Drogorian trident at Isharon.
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Isharon stands up.
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Isharon kneels down.
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Isharon gets a tiny shark tooth from inside her legionary's pack.
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Isharon holds a tiny shark tooth high into the air for all to see.
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Isharon offers you a tiny shark tooth. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.
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You accept Isharon's offer and are now holding a tiny shark tooth.
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You ask Isharon, "Any words for Drogor?"
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Isharon nods to you.
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Isharon reverently says, "Stormbringer, I return the hallowed weapon of Thy creation to Thine eternal depths. Mayst Thou ever spare the shores of mortal souls from the waves of Thy wrath."
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Zhirrisk gets an ivory shark bauble from inside a poorly made driftwood strongbox labeled "Rawrteeth".
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Isharon stands up.
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Isiljur leans over and whispers, "I have nothing of value to offer to the Lord of Storms but myself."
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You whisper to Isiljur, "Would you give your own vessel to the Mighty Drogor?"
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You put your tooth in the Drogor box which is inside your rucksack.
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Isiljur gazes at you.
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Isiljur nods.
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You get a black origami ship from inside your tapestry cassock.
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You offer your black origami ship to Isharon, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.
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Isharon has accepted your offer and is now holding a black origami ship.
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Chozen came through the east gate.
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Chozen frowns anxiously and kneels reverently before the altar, beseeching Drogor for safe passage through the treacherous waters of His domain.
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Chozen gracefully dives into the Faldesu river.
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You point your Drogorian trident at Zhirrisk.
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Zhirrisk struts about.
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Zhirrisk offers you an ivory shark bauble. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.
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You accept Zhirrisk's offer and are now holding an ivory shark bauble.
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You nod to Zhirrisk.
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Zhirrisk loudly says, "Drogor, Teeth of the Deep, Gallant Minstrel of Doom and Destruction, Divine Havoc of The Seas, I ask, myself a mere Emperor of the Cosmos, just for one storm. A storm mighty enough to crumble buildings beneath the lashing rain! A storm mighty enough to alight the soggiest forests with a single strike of lightning! And in this storm, I will take my young daughter to the lighthouse, and hold her aloft, that she may witness the splendor, the glory, the awe, and understand Your rage, Your horrific might! Please don't let me drop her when I do that. Cordially yours, Zhirrisk Dozypaws, Your obedient servant and Dragoon and Shark-feeder."
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Zhirrisk bows reverently to a crude bloodstained altar near the rubble of the old bridge.
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You chirr contentedly.
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You put your bauble in the Drogor box which is inside your rucksack.
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You get an aqua origami ship from inside your tapestry cassock.
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You offer your aqua origami ship to Zhirrisk, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.
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Liurilias chuckles to himself.
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Zhirrisk has accepted your offer and is now holding an aqua origami ship.
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Navesi frowns faintly.
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You say, "Now. There will be one final offering for this night before we consign Drogor's gifts to the deep."
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You point at Isiljur.
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Isiljur nods to you.
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You gravely say, "Worthy mortal. If you are ready, lie upon the altar."
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Navesi frowns.
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Zhirrisk trills softly at Isiljur.
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Sulic winces.
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Liurilias shifts his weight.
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Isiljur climbs up onto a crude bloodstained altar near the rubble of the old bridge and stretches out upon it.
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Mistanna slowly empties her lungs.
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Zhirrisk perks his ears up in delight.
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You hold a stormy azure sacrificial Drogorian trident high into the air for all to see.
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You sling a stormy azure sacrificial Drogorian trident over your shoulder.
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You ask Isiljur, "Have you any words?"
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Janaetta covers her eyes with her hand.
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A pained expression crosses Saragos's face.
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Isiljur nods to you.
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You draw out your haralun misericorde from the tail sheath, gripping it firmly in your right hand.
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Zhirrisk leans forward.
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Mistanna smiles nervously and kind-of looks away but doesn't.
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Sulic peers quizzically at Isiljur.
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Sulic ducks his head.
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You notice Sulic slip into a hiding place.
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Janaetta pulls the hood of her cloak up.
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Zhirrisk mutters something into the air about everyone ought to step closer to get the splatter on your faces don't be shy now.
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Isiljur quietly says, "Dread Lord of Storms..I am nothing..I have nothing to offer you..but this life. Hold back your wrath from our lands if you find this sacrifice worthy."
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You get some holy oil from inside an ebony silk devotional pouch which is in your rucksack.
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You sprinkle Isiljur with some holy oil.
You have about 4 doses left.
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Isiljur nods to you.
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You put your oil in the devotional pouch which is inside your rucksack.

> sacrifice isiljur
Isiljur is too young to be sacrificed his soul would make no worthy offering.

Zevazi praises Isiljur.
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You glance up at the sky.
The night winter sky is a crisp, clear, starry black.
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You stare blankly into the distance.
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You reverently say, "... it will be as You say."
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You shake your head at Isiljur.
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Zhirrisk's ears droop for a moment.
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Grenhart bows to Isiljur.
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You say to Isiljur, "The Mighty One approves of your zeal... but you are not yet prepared. You must endeavor to to grow stronger in His eyes before you may be seen as a worthy offering."
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Navesi slowly empties her lungs.
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You sheathe the haralun misericorde in your tail sheath.
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Zhirrisk just nudged Toreakas.
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You hear some heavy breathing.
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You say to Isiljur, "You may rise now."
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Janaetta slowly empties her lungs.
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Isiljur rises to his feet fluidly, like a large, graceful cat.
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You get an ivory origami ship from inside your tapestry cassock.
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You offer your ivory origami ship to Isiljur, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.
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Isiljur has accepted your offer and is now holding an ivory origami ship.
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Toreakas scoffs at Zhirrisk.
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Sulic comes out of hiding.
Sulic pats Isiljur on the back.
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Zhirrisk begins pouting.
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You glance at Toreakas, a male Halfling.
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Janaetta glances up at the sky.
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You say, "Now, then. Attend me and we shall join the river."
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Zevazi reaches out and touches a crude bloodstained altar near the rubble of the old bridge.
Zevazi shivers slightly.
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You gracefully dive into the Faldesu river.


[Faldesu River, North Bank]
The Riverhaven town wall stretches out into the waters a short distance upriver from a crumbling stone bridge. An orange glow rises above the dark wall from the torches and lamps of the town along with the low buzz of voices muffled by the night. Several small fishing boats bob in the sheltered part of the river near the town wall, silently awaiting their masters.
Obvious paths: southeast, south, southwest.


[Everyone else dives into the water. There is a lot of splashing.]


Zhirrisk shakes his aqua origami ship violently! The creased folds flap apart wildly. Zhirrisk balls the ship's remains into a crumpled wad of paper.
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Mistanna flounders about in the water.
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You get a graceful small-scale galleon gaff-rigged with sails of gossamer from inside your rucksack.
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Navesi glances at Mistanna.
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You squint at Zhirrisk.
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Janaetta whispers to your group, "Isn't that a huge kersplash!"
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Chelinde gazes sadly at Zhirrisk.
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You get a black origami ship from inside your tapestry cassock.
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You offer your black origami ship to Zhirrisk, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.
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Sulic chuckles.
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Mistanna lies back against the water and shuts her eyes, offering up a silent prayer.
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Zhirrisk says, "Drogor accepted my offering early..."
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Zhirrisk has accepted your offer and is now holding a black origami ship.
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Liurilias splashes water all over Janaetta!
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Navesi glances up at the sky.
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Janaetta laughs at Liurilias.
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Sulic jumps up in the air and lands with a colossal WHOOOOSH, spraying water all over you!
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Mistanna swims about in lazy circles.
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Zhirrisk puts his paper in his journey pack.
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Sulic cackles!
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You thrash Sulic soundly.
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Kelneth chuckles.
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Sulic grins at you.
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Chelinde churns up water with her feet, spraying you thoroughly.
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Sulic waves a blue origami ship around.
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Zhirrisk splutters.
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Zevazi grins at Chelinde.
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You smile with great fondness, placing the galleon upon the water.
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Zevazi tackles Chelinde, dragging her down under the water. Chelinde quickly emerges, coughing water.
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Chelinde splutters.
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You get a Drogor box from inside your rucksack.
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Chelinde churns up water with her feet, spraying Zevazi thoroughly.
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Rozze asks, "Let's try to keep the water calm?"
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Sulic flails about in the water.
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You say, "May Drogor see to it that this precious cargo reaches His domain."
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(Whiteburn carefully places the box onto the deck of the model galleon.)
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Chelinde gazes at a Drogor box.
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Navesi shivers.
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You say, "Now everyone... release your ships into the water."


[They begin to do so. Most end up in the water without ceremony.]


(Navesi gently places her ship upon the water.)
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(Isharon reverently lowers her ship into the river.)
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(Whiteburn lowers her ship gently.)
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(Zhirrisk slips a chunk of chocolate onto his ship, muttering something about hoping an albatross chokes on it.)
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Liurilias observes Zhirrisk with fascination.
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You get some deep red wine from inside your tapestry cassock.
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You get a shabby shark's tooth from inside your tapestry cassock.
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You pour some of the red wine onto the shark's tooth. Almost as soon as the wine touches the surface, it boils and evaporates in a puff of steam! A bull brine shark looms up out of the steam, its maw gaping! The vaporous apparation swims a hasty circle through the air before vanishing into nothingness!
You feel a tugging in your chest, as if something greater than yourself seeks more attention.
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You pour some of the red wine onto the shark's tooth. Almost as soon as the wine touches the surface, it boils and evaporates in a puff of steam! You sense a primal hunger connected to the shark's tooth, but a momentary sense of being sated holds the hunger in check.
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Zhirrisk beams!
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You put your tooth in the Drogor box.
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You exclaim, "And now, with one more prayer, we send each one of our ships to the Reshal Sea!"
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You chant in a soprano voice:

"Praise be to Drogor!
Take up these gifts to Your domain.
May this humble offering be pleasing to You.
May the eyes of mortals behold the sweet majesty of the eternal, the predators of the ocean, and the irresistable might of the Storm!
May every mortal vessel feel Your presence and shake before Your power!
May all in attendace and all over Elanthia know that you are Drogor and these are Your days!
Praise be!"

You throw your head back and howl!
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Zhirrisk throws his head back and howls!
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Sulic gets an impish expression on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
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Isharon lies back against the water and shuts her eyes, offering up a silent prayer.
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Zhirrisk ducks down under the water for a second and then resurfaces, thoroughly soaked.
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Navesi flounders about in the water.
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You say, "...that is all for this night. May Drogor have mercy on our souls."