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That… urrrg… stung. Who’d have thought the Gormites would have laid a trap… then again, they do love a good siege as much as a straight up fight. He looks at the wound then asks, Push on or rest… I can give some relief to everyone with a quick prayer. May not fix it all but should take the edge off? Otherwise we have to use a considerable amount of time in enemy territory faffing about with bandages, salves and such? - [three-actions] (material, somatic, verbal) You disperse positive energy in a 30-foot emanation. This targets all living and undead creatures in the burst.
Sure? No. Deeply suspicious? Yes. That said, you raise a great opportunity. One way or the other we were looking at a night raid. This costs us nothing. Let’s try that. If it’s a “Yes” and the Elder appears fine? Well and good. We can find other distractions. If it’s “No”, why then? The mission is on.
You’ll have to forgive me… with all the distillation and such you pursue I’d have thought brewing was part of the scope… I mean if there’s no inn, it’s also a potentially lucrative business to look at. I’ll leave financial advice alone now. Iomadae’s blessings on your house. He happily accepts the offer of a meal and floor to sleep on.
Diplomacy is risk and reward… and while I don’t feel like we are in a good situation that is perfectly aboveboard I don’t think it’s worth conflict just yet. I’ll trust in Elder Ordwi for now. That said? The Inheritor believes in preparation and foreplanning. Saint Mattis said “ Use your brain before you use your weapon”. I have coin enough to cover those without I think, and surveying town is likely to cure our curiousity or justify or suspicious. While he is deadpan while laying out his thoughts he cracks a smile and says Besides, road dust is caking my throat.
He needs a bit of work but Helaman/Cleric here… still feelin thru how I want to play him but Gorum might work. Ragathiel is more fun if that’s possible. I THINK this is good to go… I’ll do background etc later (soon). This should be enough to bring me in game. Imwas trying hard to go ragathiel or gorum BUT as I was pen and papering it made my head hurt (been up since 2am) and just went with more or less the same build as I used before. I’ve a personality in mind for it
The jolting carriage and conversation caused the bearer priest awoke with a snort. Dressed in simple homespun clothing with a ragged woolen shawl around his shoulders he seemed out of place here in a carriage but up until now had been peacefully sleeping the day away. The main thing that gave him any credibility as a potential passenger with the large copper amulet that sat in his chest... a symbol of Rhya, Goddess of Naure, Farming and Community. Aldolf? We there already?, he said with a yawn. Confused he looked around a moment then shook his head. I think I heard introductions. So sorry. Gerson and... Aristea?, he hazarded, dredging through short term subconscious memory. I am Turac, a humble priest and scribe. I have NO idea what I am to do in Aldorf but I feel like it will be revealed to me as I go.
Great place to start... This is the sort of story building I like. I figure not all priests are created equal... given my pure soul, and bless traits I figure my God occasionally drops some inspiration on my or at least the odd dream etc. I got a prod in that direction. Plus I also figure I've pissed off some of my peers or near peers (reason to follow but I figure Jealousy will do in a pinch) who are only too eager for me to head to the big smoke... not normally a place for nature priests.
Helaman's character here. With my 34 score in heal and heal blessing I can pitch hit as a healer IF needed. Priest of Rhya Seat of Power: None officially
Bountiful Rhya is the Goddess of Fertility and Summer, widely known as the Earth Mother and She Who Sustains Life. Though typically depicted as the wife of Taal, myths connect her to many gods, and she has children from many of those relationships. Most commonly portrayed as a tall, beautiful women wreathed in leaves and bedecked in fruit, Rhya’s statues are normally nude, pregnant, and surrounded by her children. Many theologians tie Rhya to the Old Faith, a prehistoric cult comprised of ancient farmers and hunters who wrested a living from the land before the Empire was born, and one still found in secluded communities to this day. Rural folk across the Old World venerate Rhya, relying on her to provide the crops upon which their lives depends. Womanfolk comprise the main body of the cult, and most midwives pay at least lip-service to Rhya’s Wisdom, a set of oral traditions surrounding childbirth. Although she is not openly worshipped in the towns and cities — townsfolk often turning to Shallya in her stead — her name is frequently tied with Taal’s, so she is still well known amongst such people. Because the cult has no great temples and protects no holy books or relics of significance, many scholars believe her worship to be declining, and possibly already dead. Her many cultists do nothing to contradict such talk. Rhya’s cultists have no fixed vestment or preferred garb, though greens are very common, as is using plants, flowers, or herbs to accessorise any clothing. They often dress in a fashion considered far too revealing by Sigmarite doctrine, which can cause friction as the Rhyans believe giving in to such prudishness is tantamount to encouraging the Prince of Excess into your lives, as it builds forbidden desires. Devotees of Sigmar invariably disagree, believing abstinence and restricting temptation is a better response to such dangers than indulgence. holy siTes Rhya has no large temples, though many ancient sites constructed from oghams (standing stones) are centres of worship for her cult, and some still echo each equinox with the cries of fevered celebrants. Shrines to Rhya are usually simple statues of the goddess, often piled high with offerings of food and drink. Older shrines are often made of small standing stones marked with worn, spiralled patterns. Penances: penances may involve replanting devastated areas, helping broken households, and maintaining sacred groves. It is also common to find Rhyans tasked to protect helpless families, which can often put them at odds with local bailiffs and law enforcement. -Strictures-
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