Suddenly, the raven appears.
"Hmm. This was unexpected. But this is not a bad thing."
Before anybody can react, he grabs the book. The pieces of the goddess rise up magically.
"This will be interesting."
It all disappears, along with the raven.
"Very interesting indeed."
Suddenly, the raven appears.
"Hmm. This was unexpected. But this is not a bad thing."
Before anybody can react, he grabs the book. The pieces of the goddess rise up magically.
"This will be interesting."
It all disappears, along with the raven.
"Very interesting indeed."
Suddenly, the raven appears.
"Hmm. This was unexpected. But this is not a bad thing."
Before anybody can react, he grabs the book. The pieces of the goddess rise up magically.
"This will be interesting."
It all disappears, along with the raven.
"Very interesting indeed."
If you're strong enough to walk on your own, I'll carry WJ back to the Clubhouse.
What was that stuff he said about his name?
Yes, I think I can manage as long as we walk slowly. I'm afraid I wouldn't have heard anything since I was unconscious while you were all fighting.
Suddenly, the raven appears.
"Hmm. This was unexpected. But this is not a bad thing."
Before anybody can react, he grabs the book. The pieces of the goddess rise up magically.
"This will be interesting."
It all disappears, along with the raven.
"Very interesting indeed."
Suddenly, there is a flash.
"Very interesting indeed..."
A small piece of the goddess, which resembles a badly burnt eye, falls to the ground.
Yes, I think I can manage as long as we walk slowly. I'm afraid I wouldn't have heard anything since I was unconscious while you were all fighting.If you're strong enough to walk on your own, I'll carry WJ back to the Clubhouse.
What was that stuff he said about his name?
3 times he mentioned his name and earning it.
Yes, I think I can manage as long as we walk slowly. I'm afraid I wouldn't have heard anything since I was unconscious while you were all fighting.If you're strong enough to walk on your own, I'll carry WJ back to the Clubhouse.
What was that stuff he said about his name?
3 times he mentioned his name and earning it.
She frowns a little trying to remember something that she's sure she should know before comprehension dawns.
Most of the warforged don't have names. I don't know why he would have said that, though. He had a name, and as far as I'm concerned he more than earned it. I don't approve of the way that celestials so often ignore their servants as if they aren't people. And I didn't think of him as a servant. He was my friend.
Suddenly, there is a flash.
"Very interesting indeed..."
A small piece of the goddess, which resembles a badly burnt eye, falls to the ground.
Devlyn scoops up the eye into a small box (careful not to touch it), then seals it up.
"I think either Allura or Alaina can hit this with the positive energy we need. Now let's get out of here before anybody else shows up. Let me help with WJ..."
Suddenly, there is a flash.
"Very interesting indeed..."
A small piece of the goddess, which resembles a badly burnt eye, falls to the ground.Devlyn scoops up the eye into a small box (careful not to touch it), then seals it up.
"I think either Allura or Alaina can hit this with the positive energy we need. Now let's get out of here before anybody else shows up. Let me help with WJ..."
Allura casts Blessing of Righteousness on the peices.
Allura casts Blessing of Righteousness on the peices.
Allura casts Blessing of Righteousness on the peices.
Yes, I think I can manage as long as we walk slowly. I'm afraid I wouldn't have heard anything since I was unconscious while you were all fighting.If you're strong enough to walk on your own, I'll carry WJ back to the Clubhouse.
What was that stuff he said about his name?
3 times he mentioned his name and earning it.
She frowns a little trying to remember something that she's sure she should know before comprehension dawns.
Most of the warforged don't have names. I don't know why he would have said that, though. He had a name, and as far as I'm concerned he more than earned it. I don't approve of the way that celestials so often ignore their servants as if they aren't people. And I didn't think of him as a servant. He was my friend.
He found a name he liked and found worthy. All Jacks should be honored. I am.
From out of the shadows walks a finely dressed being with the form of a man, but the feature of a stately heron. He wears the finest clothes and jewelry and carries an ornate wooden staff the color of bleached bone. "My lord, The Laughing Man, wishes me to offer his assistance in your quest. He can remove the threat of the dark goddess' return forever, if you wish it."
Alaina unleashes a wave of positive energy on the goddesses remains
Well, hopefully that will keep her from reforming.
From out of the shadows walks a finely dressed being with the form of a man, but the feature of a stately heron. He wears the finest clothes and jewelry and carries an ornate wooden staff the color of bleached bone. "My lord, The Laughing Man, wishes me to offer his assistance in your quest. He can remove the threat of the dark goddess' return forever, if you wish it."
JH eyes the newcomer warily. Too many threats in so few days.
It is LJ's call. She is the one most hurt by all this.
For my part I think we have a plan to take care of that ourselves. And we have yet to bury our fallen.
LJ shakes her head.
Thank you all the same, but we already have that well in hand. The goddess of dangerous knowledge is gone for good. I am certain of it.
To the others,
End it quickly now, please. This is one burden I am tired of carrying. Hit it, burn it, smash it. Just do something that will destroy it now that it's vulnerable.
LJ shakes her head.
Thank you all the same, but we already have that well in hand. The goddess of dangerous knowledge is gone for good. I am certain of it.To the others,
End it quickly now, please. This is one burden I am tired of carrying. Hit it, burn it, smash it. Just do something that will destroy it now that it's vulnerable.
No problem.
JH takes the eye from the Dalesman and places it on the ground where WJ died. He smashes the eye with his holy hammer, crushing it completely. There is a flash of light as it strikes.
As the eye is destroyed WJ's body begins to glow brighter and brighter, as does his equipment. Soon the light fades and the body is gone, but before it does those in
attendance see the dwarf smile and wink.
Lynora-Jill felt an immense feeling of relief as the eye was destroyed and the life energy of the goddess went suddenly quiet within her. It was done. The goddess was dead. She could at last let go of the terrible responsibility that had been forced upon her.
She was astonished to see what happened to Warforged Jack's body. She wasn't sure what to make of it. She only hoped that somehow he received his proper reward. He was a hero and a good friend and she knew she would never forget him.
Allura casts Blessing of Righteousness on the peices.
LJ shakes her head.
Thank you all the same, but we already have that well in hand. The goddess of dangerous knowledge is gone for good. I am certain of it.To the others,
End it quickly now, please. This is one burden I am tired of carrying. Hit it, burn it, smash it. Just do something that will destroy it now that it's vulnerable.No problem.
JH takes the eye from the Dalesman and places it on the ground where WJ died. He smashes the eye with his holy hammer, crushing it completely. There is a flash of light as it strikes.
As the eye is destroyed WJ's body begins to glow brighter and brighter, as does his equipment. Soon the light fades and the body is gone, but before it does those in
attendance see the dwarf smile and wink.
Devlyn watches the destruction of the eye, and keeps an eye on the bird-headed stranger. As WJ's body disappears, he chuckles to himself saying quietly:
"Axe high, friend. Thank you for your help."
Looking back at the rest of the group, then back to the gate, he says:
"Shall we?"
Yes, let's go home. I never want to see that altar again.
Devlyn silently hopes that Emperor7 was able to do something with Izkemina's body before they get there...
"LJ, the clubhouse is still a mess from when they kidnapped you. It may not be something you want to see right now..."
LJ shakes her head.
Thank you all the same, but we already have that well in hand. The goddess of dangerous knowledge is gone for good. I am certain of it.
"Very well," the bird-man says. "If you change your mind, his offer still stands."
Yes, let's go home. I never want to see that altar again.
"Perhaps we should destroy it too," Allura says, "just to be sure."
Yes, let's go home. I never want to see that altar again.
JH looks to be contemplating.
I understand.
He walks to the altar once more, holding his arms over it. The blood sap from his wounds fall onto the altar, seeping into the small cracks and crevices. After a moment he walks away. Behind him the altar fragments and breaks into pieces. His wounds begin to slowly close now.
I'm ready to go. I sure could use a Dark & Stormy, or 6. And a shower.
Yes, let's go home. I never want to see that altar again."Perhaps we should destroy it too," Allura says, "just to be sure."
"You're right, Allura. Anybody know if that's possible?" he says, looking at the others. He then sees JH go over and shatter the altar.
"Well - I guess that answers that question," he says with a faint smile.
Alaina stands near her friends, soot smirched and ragged.
Yes, let's go back. I could use a soak.
Alaina stands near her friends, soot smirched and ragged.
Yes, let's go back. I could use a soak.
"Club, Clubhouse or Oasis then?"
LJ walks over to JH and leans her head against him, wearily.
Thank you, she says softly.
She looks like what little strength she had is fading fast.
"Club, Clubhouse or Oasis then?"Alaina stands near her friends, soot smirched and ragged.
Yes, let's go back. I could use a soak.
"Oasis," Allura says. "We still have enemies, and the Oasis is the most secure place right now."
"Oasis," Allura says. "We still have enemies, and the Oasis is the most secure place right now.""Club, Clubhouse or Oasis then?"Alaina stands near her friends, soot smirched and ragged.
Yes, let's go back. I could use a soak.
"Oasis it is then. Let's go."
LJ walks over to JH and leans her head against him, wearily.
Thank you, she says softly.She looks like what little strength she had is fading fast.
JH steadies Lyn as she stumbles. He keeps his arm cradled about her slim waist.
I'll carry you if you wish.
LJ walks over to JH and leans her head against him, wearily.
Thank you, she says softly.She looks like what little strength she had is fading fast.
JH steadies Lyn as she stumbles. He keeps his arm cradled about her slim waist.
I'll carry you if you wish.
Yes, please. I'm sorry. I'm just so tired.
Alaina looks at Lynora-Jill with concern.
Can I cast a healing or a restore?
Yes, please. I'm sorry. I'm just so tired.LJ walks over to JH and leans her head against him, wearily.
Thank you, she says softly.She looks like what little strength she had is fading fast.
JH steadies Lyn as she stumbles. He keeps his arm cradled about her slim waist.
I'll carry you if you wish.
JH gently scoops up Lyn and kisses her forehead, willing what little of his remaining strength to hold fast.
Alaina looks at Lynora-Jill with concern.
Can I cast a healing or a restore?
Thank you, but I don't know if it would do any good. My wounds are already healed. I don't know what sort of spell could heal the effects of having divine energy forcibly ripped away from me.
Thank you, but I don't know if it would do any good. My wounds are already healed. I don't know what sort of spell could heal the effects of having divine energy forcibly ripped away from me.Alaina looks at Lynora-Jill with concern.
Can I cast a healing or a restore?
JH tries a feeble joke
Perhaps some sunbathing would help? You look pale.
More seriously... Should we seek out SunnyG's help?
Thank you, but I don't know if it would do any good. My wounds are already healed. I don't know what sort of spell could heal the effects of having divine energy forcibly ripped away from me.Alaina looks at Lynora-Jill with concern.
Can I cast a healing or a restore?
JH tries a feeble joke
Perhaps some sunbathing would help? You look pale.
More seriously... Should we seek out SunnyG's help?
She hides her face against his shoulder and he can feel tears against his skin.
My connection to SunnyG has been destroyed.
Thank you, but I don't know if it would do any good. My wounds are already healed. I don't know what sort of spell could heal the effects of having divine energy forcibly ripped away from me.Alaina looks at Lynora-Jill with concern.
Can I cast a healing or a restore?
JH tries a feeble joke
Perhaps some sunbathing would help? You look pale.
More seriously... Should we seek out SunnyG's help?
She hides her face against his shoulder and he can feel tears against his skin.
My connection to SunnyG has been destroyed.
JH is shocked. Lyn has lost so much. Now this.
You are still the Wind Champion. Mayhaps the birds can help?
"If you wish goddess, I will carry you and your champion."
JH is shocked. Lyn has lost so much. Now this.
You are still the Wind Champion. Mayhaps the birds can help?
I don't know. I hope so, she says feebly. She is trying to be brave, but this scares her.
We should ask them. After we rest.
"If you wish goddess, I will carry you and your champion."
Thank you. We would appreciate that. But why do you call me goddess?
Suddenly, a ghostly plant walks in. It seems tired, and weary, and sad. It is Plantjack.
"I am free...it took long, but I am free. By the Board, at last...."
He fades, and is gone.
PlantJack? Or was I just seeing things?
I saw him too. This does not bode well. But not much has lately.
Thank you for your offer, Pteradon King. I'm not made for flying. And we're both pretty exhausted.
