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Hi folks, there has been a parting of the chaos just long enough for me to poke my head up and try to touch base with my various games. The probate and estate stuff for this branch of the family seems...challenging at best. Between my new promotion and what might be weeks if not months of familial wrangling I need to be honest about what I can accomplish and how often.

I am going to go ahead and step away from this game. I appreciate the well wishes and its been great to play with folks but I have to trim in places and I want to make sure that whatever games I commit to, I can keep that commitment. For now I think its best that I retreat to a smaller plate but I appreciate your welcoming attitudes. Thanks for the game, good luck.

Big death in my family. I will be back by the end of the week. Apologies.

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Jirani leans on his polearm intently, waiting to see how the man responds. AS far as he knew stress would not mark the change....but who knew with such potential dire afflictions?

Jirani says nothing more but nods after Rhas and her thoughts about dreams...

Jirani motions to Lothar and pulls him aside a moment, [smaller]I have looked upon him with the blessings of my Lady and she shows me a glimmer of evil, a taint if you will. He is basically a good man but something presses on him. We may do well to take steps to restrain him soon. If we think he might could change into something else, I believe Pharasma has told me it is likely.

Jirani cocks an eyebrow at the comment about a wolf attack and reaches out with his senses to see if the man has a presence in the realms beyond normal seeing. Detect Evil. Unlikely but if he has enough HS I might get a ding?

Jirani smiles, Should we guide the man to his destination? A thoughtful parade to our leader? The paladin gestures as though to offer that others might lead and he might follow.

Jirani pauses, waiting to see how the "story" of the bard sits with the man. Such lack of forthrightness tended to put the oracle at ill ease but he understood the need for safety.

Jirani nods and approaches the fellow with a smile on his face, Kundal? I am Jirani a newly entrusted Warden of these lands. My companions and I are here to fetch you on behalf of Lord Gorguk. Can you come with us...please?

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 Meh

If it was merely an issue of personalities in the group leading to a more natural leading I can hasten that as far as Jirani is concerned. Though I am having some problems in my life logistically this month, things are smoothing out so I can continue to help prod us along.

My primary concern is that at times I think we are waiting for GM response? Or we are waiting for her to chime in in a way that I don;t have a good read on because Im not sure what the dynamic was before? I would be curious what Megan might think is playing a role in the slow burn on the game and if she has been waiting on us in some regard? :P

Jirani frowns at news of the man's apparent inability to cooperate. Apparently things were not meant to be easy in this matter...

Nodding to the Vudran Jirani moves towards the tavern...

Jirani offers an easy smile and gestures to himself, If my newness and eccentricities are not a burden I feel drawn to ride with you and aid in the exploring of this place. My order feels a draw to the boundaries of the known and unknown. If you will have me, I will follow.

Jirani looks to the other paladin, Of course. If its not an imposition...

Jirani holds a hand up to Rhas, Let's focus on the man first. Glean what we can from his nature and his temperment under scrutiny. Why harry ourselves with plans for the future if this one suits our needs? I think it best to ask this person questions plainly and then worry about our next steps... The oracle offers a slight shrug and a smile to the ranger.

Noriel, Barnabus and I (ME ME ME TOO, LOL) will bring the corpse. Jirarni will ensure it is covered though it is still probably pretty evident its a body under a blanket.

Hey I am helping...I know I am quiet but I swear I am still around, :p

Jirani, silent but watchful nods at Noriel's assessment, I think you are right. The time has been much and moving the body won't matter for her rites. Whatever clues remain will hopefully live past our journey back.

Jirani nods after Barnabus but considers Noriel's words as they wait and watch, The morals or life. You speak true to something that all manner of being has struggled with since the start; my Lady's call home. It is hard to know why she takes what she does when she does. It is hard to know how active a hand she plays in things with Aroden passed it is murkier still. What deaths are the moral ones, of her choosing, and which ones are a perversion of her will but judged fairly in Her presence regardless. I content myself with such reflection while I wait to serve and pray that for beast I strike down I am bringing things back in balance as she wishes rather than seeing the scales distorted even more.

Jirani smiles to no one in particular, My order is fantastic at parties, I assure you.

Jirani is wordless at the events, content to allow those who know the area better to dictate what should be done and how the town might be contacted. He does spend his energy contemplating the woman and focusing his own insights and otherworldly connections to herald her coming to Pharasma's court.

A shapeshifter of some kind? An evil druid?

Jirani frowns at the figure, and decidedly pulls his bow as Rhas looks around...

Shall we walk as well of shall we ride to make the best time? I worry that we will not notice as much should she have come to harm before the patch?

I still sort of defer to the original folks in the thread and there hasn't been a strong narrative push from the GM side...so...I'm not really sure? lol

Jirani nods after the witch and rises to follow the man around the camp to see after the readiness and defense, ready to led a hand if there are any ailments that might need tending.

Pilgrims are tenacious folk. None as ready to summon hope as ones who mean to forge a new beginning...

Sorry weekends are a hard time to post for me...

Jirani can merely shake his head at the witch's strange conclusions but he smiles at the notions all the same.

Jirani smiles Exotic! I like that. A much more diplomatic name than what some might offer... The paladin gestures to himself, I am happy to stay where I am the least intrusive. A cot or the ground in the fort is fine.

Not having the same connections in the community as the other Jirano mostly moves about and tries to meet folks. If there are women in needs of midwifery or folks who are ailing who need comfort Jirni will offer his services. At this point the paladin is worlking broad reputation building in the settlement....

Jirani raises a hand and nods to the group in greeting continuing to offer a broad smile.

I can be the face when we think I have been around enough. I got that Charismagical stuff going on ;p

Jianir offers a sharp laugh at Nancy, Only when you are older and surely much more desperate to find a path will we subject you to lessons from Barnabus. I've only known him a short time and I can tell you that peering into the depths of that mind is sure to set your teeth on edge and raise the hair a bit... The paladin offers a good natured wink at the witch and sighs, If there is some warm food, I admit I could use some... The oracle starts to walk and looks at the others to see if they follow...

I would hear no end of it I didn't, I'm not sure of the others. Honestly anything you can do to help my young horse feel rested and cared for would be a blessing...

This seems a fine bit of progress these folks have made here in the middle of the wild...

At Barnabus' comment the paladin nods, Aye, the beef can wait. Its best we put our friends into a good place of rest before we proceed with filling our own mouths...

YEah I hope everything is on the mend, automotivally/financially and physically.

Jirani smiles at Noriel's antic but pauses some as she, again, draws such stark attention to a rather conservative notion of men as constantly...attentive...to those of the female persuasion. Stories there perhaps...no matter she is as she is....

On the road Jirani attends his tasks as best he can and gives time each day for his ritual practice.

On one hand it is awesome but seems replicable with magic...that said it does not appear to in any way indicate magic so could work in other circumstances where magic is not an option...I honestly would be down with it although my feat opportunities are not fantastic.

Jirani guffaws after Barnabus, Indeed I have been around just long enough to know that Rhas presents no classic maiden beset by danger seeking a "strong man". So too you Noriel seem more than capable. I plan to hide behind you both in our future endeavors. The paladin offers a wide grin that displays his continual mirth.

Tally ho...and what not.

Jirani is still finding his footing in the party and since he seems to be a bit less conflicted he isn't the source of great conversation at the moment, lol. I am happy to move on when folks are ready...

Jirani offers a bow to the chief, Chief Sootscale, my thanks for your gracious hosting. I am honored to be a new member of this group you seem to hold in high regard. If there is anything I can do for you, just ask.

Jirani continues to be quiet in the background, he was not prepared to comment on Norile's comings and goings and he also had yet to earn the respect of this chief. The paladin was content to wait until spoken to.

Jirani will pause before following the kobold, hovering a respectful distance to see if the elf kind manage to find a good place to connect...

Jirani takes the moment of Lothar's comment to lean in to Noriel, "He speaks truth. It's not that we didn't notice but can you not see you have come to the edge of civilization where what you do defines what you are..."

Jirani offers a broad smile to kobold and merely bows to the chief to show acknowledgment of the kobolds station.

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Jirani follows ut is otherwise quiet, content to let the original group members navigate the existing relationship here....

Jirani actively moves to push Barnabus to the ground even as he takes up the sword, a wide grin on the man's face, I'm a paladin, not a king, get off your ass and let's get a move on...

As the group travels to the kobold Jirani cannot help but be curious, Kobolds eh? Reliable as allies? They have a reputation for petty mischief...

Jirani offers an appraising look at the blade and then at his fellows, I can wield such a weapon, and would do so if it serves the group. Though I have little quarrel with fey in there here and now, the weapon's strength will defend against all manner of ill's. That is, of course, if no one else wishes to...

Happy new year and I am returnenenened.

Jirani offer a wide smile to the Vudran, I believe I was sent here with purpose. This first task merely a test of my compatibility with your ends. I will stay with you and see this land tames, and from there, who knows what will happen?

The paladin is content to leave matters at that and takes Rhas' invitation warmly as he makes camp for himself to get rest for whatever comes next...

Ack! Feel better, good luck with the client.

Jirani nods after Rhas, Of course, we can take every precaution. n fact if we were to do it over here... The paladin then indicates his ideas for safely dealing with the remains...

I assume if we basically took the rest of the day we could build the pyre, let it burn down and then fashion a rough shrine/mound of sorts at the barrow as a fitting memorial. I don't think (personally) that we need to expend an abundance of description to that but I am happy to play it out if other folks prefer...

Jirani watches the proceedings with some amusement but darkens at Noriel's words, There is no path where death can be claimed. No power is great enough and it will always lead to doom. Folly is the mark of those who think that they can control that which my Lady reigns over.

Leaning on his polearm the paladin continues, I would ask that not one piece of this man be taken. Things touched by undeath can be used in fell rituals and are often tainted. It would be best not to risk it. As for the sword I have said my piece but will defer to the group as to whether it is taken or left behind.

At this point does the sword actually function fully but just *look* broken?