Pagan Gods: Of Brotherhood and War

Bjarg The Demigod:
*arrives outside the Lodge, arranges the beginning of an enormous bonfire and ignites it watching the small sparks ascend into the night sky. Then entering the Lodge, build the fire that will heat the structure. After the fire is roaring, bring out the drink and food.

Madison Jones:
I appear by the fire in an amber flash, taking in a deep breath from the burning wood and clean air of this realm. The moon is full and I look off towards the Blue Peaks to see its tops shining bright. I let out a sigh hoping that everything is okay there as there is little I can do to help... at least for now. There is only so much a Mystic Barkeep can do after all, right? I slide off my backpack letting the warm firelight lick off my bare chest, me hoping to let the lament go for the night, for tonight is Wolf Moon.

Jake English: *
There is another in attendance tonight, despite not being wolven in attributes. A young man arrives with silent tread, walking silently towards a familiar face and immediately moving to sit next to him, sling an arm around the others shoulders.*

Madison Jones:
"Supposedly Wolf Moon was named as such because during this part of winter, the wolves would need to hunt more than usual. They are social creatures." I lean into Jake's shoulder, "Their howls would become more prominent during this point of the year because of the hunting, and so humans associated this with the phase of the Moon, thus the name Wolf Moon was chosen."

Jake English:
This must make the present lack of fellas a little more hard-hitting for you by the sound of it. Social creatures like yourself without anyone to join you this evening except one you are already well acquainted with?

Tony Muñoz:
It’s a chilly night and I make my way to the clearing. Seeing the glow of the fire I run to make sure everything is alright. I look up and the moon is full and bright, helping me make my way deeper as I cut any branches in my path. “Everyone good?” And I notice…only two are here.

You are not logged in. You are not logged in.

Madison Jones:
I look over to the newcomer. "Hey there, I don't think we've met before. I'm Madison Jones. Are you... part of the army?"

Tony Muñoz:
I am second Lt on Bjarg’s personal guard. Appointed recently

Madison Jones:
"Oh, I'm a little sad I missed that appointing..." I say with a blush. "Anyhow, I'm an ally of the army, have been helping out with magic in the current conflict. I trust you are up to date as Bjarg's personal guard."

Jake English:
*Quietly salutes the handsome axe-man with the hand not currently squeezing madisons shoulder.*
Tony Muñoz:
“Yes I am. There’s a lot to cover. I’ll ask if there’s any specific questions, if that’s fine, Madison” I say in a stern voice. I smirk at Jake. “Well hello. We meet again”

Bjarg The Demigod:
The designation was private, but the actual appointment ceremony should take place tonight. I'm sure the General has the supplies.

Tony Muñoz:
*nods at Bjarg*

Jake English:
*And salutes bjarg, bowing low.* Evening lord bjarg. You seem to have chosen well in regard to your personal guard.

Madison Jones:
"I see. Good to see you Bjarg." I rise up to mingle after giving the Page of Hope a Squeeze.

Bjarg The Demigod:
Jake English, All our forces are well chosen. *smiles.

Tony Muñoz:
*get on one knee* “good to see you and hope you’re well this evening, Lord Bjarg”

Bjarg The Demigod:
Enough of the formality ... I'm well and hope you all are too. Reaches for a warm horn of mead.

Dani J:
Am I late?

Madison Jones:
"A little early still I think Jyansei." I open my backpack and pull out the bottles I created for the gathering.

Bjarg The Demigod:
Welcome Mystic Warrior

Jake English:
Nobody is late until the wolves arrive. Tonight is their moon, and so they are the guests of honor.

Bjarg The Demigod:
Well put.

Madison Jones:
"I do wonder... if Rawul will make an appearance." I gaze back to the Blue Peaks in the distance.

Dani J:
“Oh, I haven’t met any wolves yet… how are they like?”

Madison Jones:
"There are three big ones I'm aware of... Rawul Saturnus is the Guardian of the Blue Peaks. Silver fur and a seer or so I have heard. Then there is a Lone Wolf who I have yet to meet directly. Apparently very handsome, mysterious, and solitary."

Bjarg The Demigod:
They are all different.

Dani J:
“Rawul? I think I’ve heard that name before…”

Madison Jones:
"Another Wolf who I think will be in attendance is that of..." I seem to struggle, "Volos... stable fur black as night, eyes a piercing steely blue. A visitor from another realm trapped here...."

Dagr the Barbarian:
“Greetings, all. Am I too late?”

Minotaur21560: *steps forward, bows to all

Jake English: *Bullhugs the general— a brazen act of affection for one who is not in his army.*

Bjarg The Demigod:
Welcome, Dagr! No, the wolves have not appeared yet.

Minotaur21560:
there are many here i do not know... yet i know the forest welcomes its devotees. *hugs Jake back and greets the dark mage and salutes the lord Maintainer

Bjarg The Demigod:
Yes, Volos is a special wolf.

Tony Muñoz:
“Nice to meet you, Minotaur. Dagr..” I nod at the Barbarian

Madison Jones:
"Greetings General." I smile and offer a warm hug.

Bjarg The Demigod:
Welcome, General. Good to see you again.

Minotaur21560:
*nods to the Lieutenant. The armed forces always glad to receive new officers into our ranks

Dagr the Barbarian:
*sits next to Tony*

Dani J:
The Jyansei watches and takes a deep breath using his abilities to vanish. He would climb a nervy tree and watch the others from afar, not being too good at sticking around with big groups.
Madison Jones: I bring my offering to the table, pulling 4 bottles of honey mead from my backpack along with a dozen wooden cups.

Bjarg The Demigod:
Thanks for bringing mead and cups, Maddy!

Madison Jones:
I notice some empty vials in my backpack I had forgotten about... "It is still early. Excuse me while I head to Lake Crystarium..."

Jake English:
Be careful...

Blank:
Moving through the woods, I finally find a clearing where I spot Bjarg at. “BJARG! Hey!” I come running towards my friend.

Minotaur21560:
*salutes Taryn Swiftsword brave soldier

Taryn Swiftsword:
hello all. minotaur21560 invited me to join the festivities.

Bjarg The Demigod:
Greetings Blank. And welcome Taryn!

Blank:
“Please call me Peter.”

Bjarg The Demigod:
Peter it is then.

Dagr the Barbarian: “Great to meet you, Peter”

Blank:
“I brought something for the wolves, I hope they like it.”

Bjarg The Demigod:
You are about to find out.

Volos: *I enter the Wood, a cask of Bloodrose on my broad, sable-furred shoulder, despite the objections of the Austrian monks*

Minotaur21560:
*salutes the Wolf Lord

Jake English:
*Salutes blank! And lord volos.*

Volos:
*" minotaur21560, was news of your demise premature?"*

Minotaur21560:
no it was accurate - i'm just a shade and may need to dematerialize shortly

Copper Wolf:
Rushing in from deep in the forest, trails of light following the tips of my fur, is the Copper Wolf. I stand a fair distances away from the lodge, rising to my full nearly 7 feet height, and then join the group.

Volos:
*I nod to Jake English and catch the scent of COPPER WOLF*

Tony Muñoz:
“Welcome wolves”

Jake English:
*Aggressively makes the general more corporeal.*

Copper Wolf:
"Master Volos, it is good to see you."

Bjarg The Demigod:
The Austrian monks should stick to their chants and worry less about Bloodrose.

Jake English:
I like monk chanting.

Bjarg The Demigod:
Welcome, Copper!

Volos:
*my ebon claw traces the maw of my Beta COPPER WOLF. I turn to Bjarg the Demigod, "eat one or two and they are quite compliant"*

Copper Wolf:
"Thank you Bjarg. The celebration is much appreciated."

Taryn Swiftsword:
Jake English agreed, monk chanting can be quite alluring and mesmerizing. easy to meditate to

Jake English:
Austrian monks are not edible volos.

Blank:
“Looks like I’ve arrived on time.” Peter scratches the back of his head as he pulls out a glowing golden liquid. “It’s called Nectar, it should taste like one’s favorite drink.”

Volos:
*"it is an acquired taste, Jake English"*

Jake English: Mmm.
Did you have to devour a monk to get yourself some bloodrose?

Copper Wolf:
The Metallic Wolf approaches Taryn Swiftsword... and takes in his scent.

Volos:
*"for a full cask, they were .... resistant"*

Jake English:
*Raises brow at volos.* I suppose there are worse ways of shuffling off the mortal coil...

Volos:
*" Jake English, the monastery receives certain ... incentives .. to continue production of the vintage. but they periodically need to be reminded of their sponsor."*

Bjarg The Demigod:
By culling of the non-compliant?

Volos:
*I shrug my shoulders. "all herds need to be culled...."*

Bjarg The Demigod:
Well their herd can be culled as long as some balance is maintained for the chants ... and enough left to produce the bloodrose.

Volos:
*"there is always a balance to be maintained, Bjarg the Demigod"*

Minotaur21560:
Taryn is a great fighter, COPPER WOLF - i believe you will like him. I have bathed COPPER WOLF if that is what you are looking to find

Copper Wolf:
"General... what has happened to you?" I give the general a deep sniff next.

Minotaur21560:
nothing too serious, mere change of phase - water, steam, ice

Copper Wolf:
The Metallic Wolf comes over to Blank... Peter. Noses come in direct contact with a sniff.... "You smell like...."

Blank:
Peter watches as the big wolf comes to him and starts to sniff. He watches it confused as he starts to speak but stops. “I smell like what?”

Copper Wolf:
"Somebody I know..." I turn to the gathering of drinks, and take a cup of mead.

Blank:
Peter catches the eyes of the wolf for a moment, something about them felt… familiar. “Hey…” Before he could continue the wolf had turned away to attend to other matters.

Copper Wolf:
"Produce... In this land of plenty, anything can be made to those who know how."

Jake English:
In any case! Now we have two wolves in attendance. Are more on their way?

Bjarg The Demigod:
*nods not missing the nuance of the statement. I was hoping for a couple more wolves.

Copper Wolf:
I come over to Lord Volos. "How are you fairing this evening? I'm pleased you came to this realm after I spoke of it on Cold Moon."

Copper Wolf:
"My fur glows here Lord Volos, do you like it?" I nuzzle into the big wolf's chest.

Jake English:
*It pleases me to see the two wolves in concord like this.*

Minotaur21560:
They warm the hearts of all who watch

Volos:
*I take COPPER WOLF in my massive arms, pull him close as I rake my claws gently though his pelt. You have exceeded my expectations, cub"*

Blank:
Peter would turn to the big dark Wolf and give him a respectful bow. “Greetings Master Volos.”

Volos:
*I nod to the tiny human Blank*

Bjarg The Demigod:
Has anyone seen Gruff and Rawul lately?

Jake English:
Gruff was here yesterday i think.

Blank:
Wait a second, Rawul lives here?!

Copper Wolf:
"Indeed Peter." Head turns towards the Blue Peaks in the distance. "He lives there, on those mountains, where a fierce battle takes place..."

Jake English:
Rawul... there was something worrisome said.

Copper Wolf:
"It may be best Peter, to leave him be given the events of the Blue Peaks. If he can attend, I'm sure he will appear."

Blank:
“I guess you’re right… wait! How do you know my name?”

Minotaur21560:
I reach to touch the shoulder of Taryn the swordsman - bring him forward - I would present him to the Lord of the Forest as they have not yet met...

Taryn Swiftsword:
Calmly led by minotaur. nervous at the gathered assembly but maintaining a calm composure

Bjarg The Demigod:
*Looks to the Genera;

Blank:
“I can try to summon him, he taught me how, but I’ve never really tried it before. Not sure if it would work…”

Minotaur21560:
*turning to Taryn, I gesture to the imposing figure of Bjarg -- "he is a Spirit of the forest and we are here to serve him, with our motto 'Protect and Grow Stronger'

Taryn Swiftsword:
*I bow to the mighty demi-god Bjarg the Demigod* I Thank you for welcoming me into your presence lord of the forest.

Jake English:
*A cryptic smile at blank.* The copper one is known to us both. The one who knows, knows.

Copper Wolf:
The Metallic Wolf offers a curved lip similar to that of a smile. "You said it early, and wolves have a keen sense of hearing."

Volos:
*I sense the aroma of roots and berries as the Great Bear Garras joins us*

Bjarg The Demigod:
The General speaks highly of you Taryn. Welcome to the Forest. You are a strong warrior.

Taryn Swiftsword:
"I am honored he speaks of me well. He has been a welcome guide as i am new to these lands"

Minotaur21560:
Smiles to see the Demigod's welcome to the good swordsman then turns with a deep bow to welcome the Bear Spirit

Volos: *"I have not had the pleasure to meet Taryn Swiftsword"*

Blank:
Peter shoots the most clueless look towards Jake and then he nods as the wolf explains his hearing. “I really should be more careful around here.” He chuckles scratching the back of his head.

Bjarg The Demigod:
And a warn greetings, Great Bear! Have you met Taryn?

Copper Wolf:
The Metallic Wolf waits for the sacred bear to make his presence known.

Bjarg The Demigod:
General, perhaps you should introduce our warrior Taryn to all those he has not met.

Taryn Swiftsword:
i bow to Volos and Garras each.

Volos:
*I nod my massive head to Taryn Swiftsword*

Blank:
Peter walks to stand besides Jake. “How do you keep up with all these creatures and warriors and all? Also is there a fight going on here?”

Jake English:
There is not, thankfully. And who said i was keeping up with them peter?

Copper Wolf:
"It can be challenging." I say as I lay next to Peter and the Page of Hope. "It must be a nightmare for the scribes who record all this."

Minotaur21560:
fortunately so far no one mistypes anything? COPPER WOLF

Copper Wolf:
"There is a divine miracle call Word Processing that helps greatly."

Volos:
*"although Garras and I have had ... differences in the past, I have no quarrel with anyone here"*

Blank:
“Sacred beast, giant wolves, Lords of shadows… I mean no wonder Maddy likes this place so much… speaking of, where is he?”

Jake English:
*Another grin, another cryptic riddle.* He is here and yet not here. He is nigh and yet he is far away.

Copper Wolf:
I shudder at the phrase "Lords of Shadows" for some reason, head turning to Lord Volos. "Unrelated to you..."

Volos:
*"I am, was, the Wolf Lord of Shadow, by not means the only Lord there"*

Blank:
“Sorry, still getting used to being in the presence of… well you.”

Jake English:
Heh. In any case blank, what I'm trying to say is madison is closer than you realize.

Copper Wolf:
The Metallic Wolf nuzzles the chest of the Page of Hope.

Jake English:
*A quiet smile as he strokes the head of the wolf, daring perhaps to scritch behind the ears.*

Copper Wolf:
Ears fall back slightly, tail waging.

Blank:
“He looks like one happy puppy.” Peter said sitting down on a log.

Copper Wolf:
"Puppy?"

Volos:
*I growl. "My Betas are not 'puppies!"*

Bjarg The Demigod:
Agreed Lord Volos.

Jake English:
If you count a six foot ten wolf as a puppy i suppose. Volos is only half a foot taller. Scratch that, three inches taller.

Bjarg The Demigod:
I think "puppy" may be understating the reality.

Copper Wolf:
"This form has been growing as of late, ever since Lumen's blessing..." Head turns up towards the moon.

Blank:
“I meant as in he’s acting cute, not an actual puppy, you’re all big strong independent Wolves.” Getting nervous from the accidental slip.

Jake English:
If volos will forgive me for getting overly familiar with his beta. I have prior history with him.

Volos:
*" Jake English, you did not call one of my Betas a 'puppy'"*

Copper Wolf:
"Merely relaxed. This tail... has a mind of its own." I grumble.

Jake English:
*Quietly scratching behind the copper wolfs ear again.*

Volos:
*my maw drools, letting my Beta calm me down*

Bjarg The Demigod:
*fills his horn with Bloodrose and raises it for a toast. "Let us drink to the wolves tonight, Volos and Copper and the others who could not make it. It is their night and their moon. Let us drink to their successful hunts this month."

Copper Wolf:
The Metallic Wolf rises and takes a cup of Bloodrose offering another to Lord Volos. "Let us hope the light of the Wolf Moon aids Rawul to victory in his battle."

Bjarg The Demigod:
Yes, to his victory!

Volos: You are not logged in.

*I tip my cup and agree. "the Wolves will stand and hunt together."*

Jake English: Cheers!
*A cup raised to the wolves, chugged back in one go. A knowing glance towards the copper wolf...*

Minotaur21560:
*nods to all... "apologies i was briefly detained on matters of defense

Jake English:
So! How fares matters in here? It seems the woods are at peace for now, mercifully. The blue peaks seem to be the front lines for now...

Copper Wolf:
"Yes, an update on the conflict would be very welcome..." I say ignoring the obvious condition the General is in.

Minotaur21560:
"it seems to me to follow the turn of the seasons - winter, when the sap plunges down to the roots and the earth is quiet... but there will yet be a quickening and we should stay wary of that..."

Bjarg The Demigod:
Beyond the Blue Peaks is in turmoil in many sectors. One of those is responsible for Antonio being here in the Forest.

Minotaur21560:
what, another refugee?

Copper Wolf:
"Antonio?"

Tony Muñoz:
Here I am, gentlemen

Jake English:
The handsome axeman.

Bjarg The Demigod:
I will let him tell his story..

Minotaur21560:
Lupines not versed in latin languages...

Copper Wolf:
"Oh yes, of course..." The Metallic Wolf comes over to Antonio and takes in a deep sniff of scent.

Minotaur21560:
but say, is not now the time for investiture of newly recruited officers?

Volos:
*my ears perk up to hear Antonio's story"

Copper Wolf:
"Something about you smells familiar. Can't quite place it..."

Bjarg The Demigod:
Ah, good that you return just in time. Yes, my General. It is time.

Copper Wolf:
"Perhaps you would tell us your tale, the Wolves are hungry for knowledge this night."

Minotaur21560:
*listens carefully to this classic tale

Tony Muñoz:
My story…I was a prince of a distant land beyond the blue mountain. A port city. My father was King Alec the Conquerer. I was a leader of an army but being a young man, at 17, I had not yet had the maturity to wield that power. My dad, as much as he loved me, was foolish and let me do what I wanted. I was spoiled. Sex, wine, drinking, women…and men, were all I cared about

Copper Wolf:
"King Alec... please continue." I take a drink.

Tony Muñoz:
My father appointed me as the next governor of a small land we colonized and conquered. His generals and leaders were furious a mere boy surpassed them. So they devised a plan. They killed him and my mother. And framed me. The kingdom fell. Yes, gentlemen. I am the prince of the fallen kingdom. Since then I’ve been a warrior prince. I am 24 now and learning each day.

I’ve fought many battles since then and still have some connections with diplomacy if needed be. *bows to wolves* and that is my story

Copper Wolf:
The Metallic Wolf nods. "So you native to this realm. I have found very few structures in this land in my exploration."

Volos:
*bows to the displaced prince*

Minotaur21560:
It is a sad story, yet told with elegance but now you have the chance to win back honor and perhaps more

Bjarg The Demigod:
Yes, Antonio will be of great service to us.

Jake English:
A fallen prince, now retainer to a demigod.

Minotaur21560:
"Such is the fate of heros." I bring out two cords, one black and one green, readying for the investiture, but first, i shed my own kilt of office to display my own weaponry with the red double cord of my rank.

Jake English:
One wonders whether in truth you have ascended instead of descended. Fortune sometimes spins her wheel in ways we do not usually look out for.

Minotaur21560:
and the islander is one who finds light where others do not see it. *nods to Jake

Copper Wolf:
"Ah, it seems it would be time for the anointing? Or has that already happened?" Head turns to look over Antonio's human form with a curious glance.

Bjarg The Demigod:
*nods to the Page

Minotaur21560:
we will start with the Recruit, Taryn, Swordsman

Minotaur21560:
Whom I have perhaps met in other circumstances... *I glance briefly at the soldier

Bjarg The Demigod: *smiles* The General casts a wide net.

Taryn Swiftsword:
*my ears perk up where i have been sitting silently observing beside the fire. I Stand dusting off the forest floor from my thighs.

Minotaur21560:
"The light of his soul is clear to see,and becomes clearer when he is unobstructed by clothes" I reach to untie the waistband and the loincloth drifts to the ground

Taryn Swiftsword:
i do not flinch at this. as comfortable clothed and unclothed.

Copper Wolf:
The Metallic Wolf takes a drink has his resumes its wagging.

Minotaur21560:
my hand on his sternum, gently pushing him back over the table, reach down to massage the man's scrote, preparing... then deftly slip the black cord once round, and tie at the root of the cock. "Arise Recruit! Protect and Grow Stronger!"

Tony Muñoz:
*raises an eyebrow, intrigued*

Minotaur21560:
raises the new recruit to his feet, my hand lifting him up under his arm

Taryn Swiftsword:
dutifully i lay back and only wince once as my manhood is bound. I Stand afterward and bow my head to all who attend

Taryn Swiftsword:
"i shall endeavor to live by this motto as much as i can. THank you general for the trust you place in me"

Minotaur21560:
And next the more complex investiture, a 2nd lieutenant and one assigned to the detail of the Demigod. step forward, Prince

Tony Muñoz:
*I step forward. My big chest breathes and I look at you* yes, sir

Taryn Swiftsword:
i step back ward leaning against a rock.

Copper Wolf:
Tails wags more as the Prince steps forward.

Tony Muñoz:
You are not logged in. You are not logged in.

Volos:
*I advance, nodding my head to the new recruit, "perhaps your sword will serve me one day, I bring you this gift" I lean in to whisper...*

Minotaur21560:
the responsibilities of an officer are heavy - a cord round once for 2nd lieutenant, but single loop round each ball separating

Jake English:
The axeman is impressive, a work of art given life.

Tony Muñoz:
*I nod and drop my pants, only donning my boots at this point*

Copper Wolf:
Tail wags.

Minotaur21560:
I look down appreciatively, then, as with the recruit, my hand gently on the sternum pushing the man back onto the table top. lift the skin of the ball bag, working it carefully, then slipping the green cord round with skill, wrapping each orb once then closing the loop round the root of the weapon. "Arise 2nd LT, Protect and Grow Stronger"!

Tony Muñoz:
*I moan a bit from the intensity of the process and rise, facing you*

Bjarg The Demigod:
Protect and grow stronger, Taryn and Antonio!

Copper Wolf:
"Yes, protect and grow stronger..." the Metallic Wolf says while glancing to his lord Volos.

Tony Muñoz:
“Thank you, Lord Bjarg. I will do everything in my power to protect you and this wonderful clan*

Minotaur21560:
i cross my arm over my hairy chest and salute the two newly recruited members of our force

Taryn Swiftsword:
*I come to stand beside Antonio. kneeling to one knee to pick up my discarded loin cloth. I stand again and cross both arms over my chest in the custom of my people bowing my head to Bjarg first, then the General. then to Kolos and the others around the fire.

Tony Muñoz:
*I follow suit. Naked but holding my linen pants on my hand. Making sure I also bow to the guests of honor*

Volos:
*I look to Antonio.....*

Minotaur21560:
*glance COPPER WOLF who seems interested in further stamping an imprint on the new recruits

Tony Muñoz:
*stare at Volos*

Copper Wolf:
A curious nod to The General as I have helped out in the past.

Minotaur21560:
but this night is in celebration of the Wolven Creatures. so it is they who should call the shots, not I

Bjarg The Demigod:
Yes! Wolves rule tonight.

Jake English:
Ought we howl to do them homage?

Tony Muñoz:
Yes!

Minotaur21560:
WOOOOOOOOO... I begin

Taryn Swiftsword:
*raises a chalice of mead* * to the wolves and their kin!

Tony Muñoz:
*raises chalice* to the wolves!! WOOOO WOOOOOO

Bjarg The Demigod:
*HOWLS, the sound resonating into the rafters of the Lodge

Minotaur21560:
*raises a glass

Copper Wolf: "There is something I have prepared for tonight..." One the howls have died down, the Metallic Wolf turns his gaze to the moon. "Listen to my howl... A song I've been practicing."

Volos:
*I tap the cask of Bloodrose*

Copper Wolf: "This is the Song of Healing." I begin howling.

Wolf Song - Song of Healing

I then lay down content with the musical arrangement I could provide.

Volos:
*"it is the Wolf Moon. I HOWL like my cub, the ground trembles, but not with the force I unleashed in Estonia."*

Taryn Swiftsword:
eyes widen as the mead fills my mind and i relax, leaning still naked on a large stone. listening to the music with interest.

Minotaur21560:
*checks the horn of Taryn and tops it up with mead

Taryn Swiftsword:
*toasts the General, taking an appreciative sip

Tony Muñoz:
*drinks mead. Chugs entire chalice eagerly but gracefully*

Copper Wolf:
"It would seem the bears are hibernating afterall... General, if you need my services, I shall be around." I rise up.

Minotaur21560:
Copper Wolf - you are the one who decides what should be done. We celebrate the Ursine Nature tonight

Jake English:
Heading off already copper?

Copper Wolf:
"General, I do not have anything special planned for this evening I must admit. If you wish to carry on with the typical traditions of your military practices, I am happy to assist. There is afterall a new recruit to indoctrinate."

Minotaur21560:
i understand - but perhaps it should be their choice nor is it necessary to be lit by the bright flames of the fire

Taryn Swiftsword:
as others enjoy the revelry I quietly wrap my loincloth around me again. *if only to have my hands free again.

Tony Muñoz:
*I sit naked and fill up my chalice again. Spread my thick and get comfortable, I nod at Taryn*

Bjarg The Demigod:
Enjoy the evening Antonio. No one is on duty tonight.

Tony Muñoz:
Thanks Bjarg!

Jake English:
*A little curiosity compels this young man to do something seemingly foolish, mingling mead and bloodrose in one cup to sample the resulting mixture.*

Minotaur21560:
uh oh

Taryn Swiftsword: *I note Jake's mixing of drinks and smile* "How is the potion you have just made?"

Jake English: *A quiet sampling, a little sip, a brow raised.* I tasted and found that it was good. Those with more discerning tongues may not be so readily convinced. I am not sure volos for instance would approve of combining such a vintage with anything else.

Bjarg The Demigod:
*Refills horn with Bloodrose and takes some meat off the table.

Copper Wolf:
The Metallic Wolf comes over to The Prince. "And how is it that Antonio wishes to enjoy the evening?"

Tony Muñoz:
*I look at Metallic Wolf* enjoying the festivities. It’s been an honorable night

Copper Wolf:
"In this land, there is plenty." Noticing the Alchemy at play here by the Page of Hope, the Metallic wolf stretches out his forepaw to touch the cask of Bloodrose, and the bottles of Mead. The bring glow of my copper tips dim but for a second as the containers refill.

Taryn Swiftsword:
"Ah but how are we to discover new things unless we have a spirit of adventure...even in our consumption of spirits? Though in my experience the dawn is the truest test of a drink's potency"

Jake English:
The dawn is some hours away. Which means there is time enough for us to conduct s little experimentation.

Copper Wolf:
"Bloodrose is rare." I lift a wood cup of it, "Though perhaps not as rare in recent months."

Tony Muñoz:
*grabs Jake’s drink, shrug, and takes a swig. Eyes widen* its…not bad. Fruity, tart but strong

Minotaur21560:
*grabs it from Antonio, and swigs as well

Taryn Swiftsword:
*I smirk* That was my nickname when i was learning to be a warrior...FRuity tart but strong

Tony Muñoz:
*tipsy* I’m sure it was *chuckle*

Jake English:
I get the distinct feeling fruit is not a word you should be using to describe a person.

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
I come into the grove and come to stand near Volos

Copper Wolf:
Ears perk up as I sense the Not so Ghosty Jarvin nearby.

Jake English:
*Breaking into a grin at the sight of jarvin.* Behold the man!!

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
*smiling at Jake* "I was gifted some solid.. Presence...temporarily." bows to our host Bjarg

Jake English:
As yet insufficient? Do i need to lend a hand as i did the night before?

Copper Wolf:
The Metallic Wolf comes over and takes a sniff of Jarvin the Temporary Corporeal.

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
"I am sound, I just don't hold hope to make this last... I can enjoy Aquavit so all is well for now." sets two bottle of Aquavit on the great table

Jake English:
I will hold hope enough for us both. Its in the job description.

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
scritches behind the Copper Wolf's ears...

Copper Wolf:
I offer my cup to Jarvin, "Bloodrose."

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
"I have never partaken... is it good?"

Bjarg The Demigod:
Welcome, Jarvin!

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
turns to our host....

Minotaur21560:
*salutes the ice giant

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
bows to Bjarg the Demigod

Copper Wolf:
"Indeed, and very rare.... maybe just rare these days."

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
and nods to minotaur21560 "I shall enjoy... thank you"

Jake English:
*A brief glow of white around my hand as I reach out to touch the corporeal ghost, helping to stabilize the form so recently exsanguinated.*

Tony Muñoz:
*salutes Jarvin*

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
salutes Tony Muñoz

Taryn Swiftsword:
*salutes Jarvin*

Copper Wolf:
"There are ways to stabilize your condition, Jarvin. I'm sure Ch... The Scent Bearer would be happy if we could." I nuzzle the Corporeal Ghost.

Volos:
*I emerge from my reverie to see Jarvin The Ice Ghost*

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
nods Volos

Volos:
*I circle the spirit of the former Ice Wolf, joining us here for the Wolf Moon*

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
Taking a chalice of Bloodrose "To my new friends... I offer my afterlife to your service as a warrior and mercenary."

Volos:
*I trace my claw against Jarvin's chalice, golden floating lights coalescing to engrave it with an enchantment*

Tony Muñoz:
Ah. A helper?

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
smile at the gift from Volos

Copper Wolf:
"Master... Jarvin's recovery, though temporary, was your doing correct?"

Jake English:
I was there. I will vouch for volos as witness.

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
"They teamed up, he and the Mage” I drink the enchanted Bloodrose.... Saying a hopeful wish.

Jake English:
One wonders… There are other ways and means... copper. How are madison's relations with the horse lord?

Copper Wolf:
The Metallic Wolf takes a deep breath. "I wish to try something, Jarvin. To help. Will you accept my gift?"

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
"Help with what, my deadness?" chuckles

Volos:
*I removed the Medallion when I subjugated Bedlam, Jarvin was what remained*

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
"That was a dark day..." sips more

Copper Wolf:
"In a manner of speaking. Your presence may yet help our friend who is possessed, and that may be invaluable to the cause around here. Come, let me see if I can perform a minor miracle here tonight?"

Jake English:
*A wry grin at the copper wolf.* There can be miracles, when you believe...

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
"We happy few... lets do it."

Jake English:
Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill...

Taryn Swiftsword:
who knows what miracles...you can achieve.

Copper Wolf:
"This is not a task for the Copper one..." I begin to change.

The tips of my fur dull in brightness as the hair begins to contract. Bones contort and flesh moves, my lupin form losing its shape. Gritting teeth from the pain it causes, the form of Copper Wolf begins to change... glancing my eyes at the Bar Owner present who is yet unaware of this nature. A moment later the form is gone, a naked human in its place...

Madison Jones:
...and Madison Jones remains.

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
Blinks!... "Blood and tar...that's amazing...I thought you smelled... different. "

Madison Jones:
"Alright now, let's see what this Dark Magician can do."

Volos:
*I drink at the cup of Bloodrose as my Beta returns to human form.*

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
"Nice... everything Jones."

Taryn Swiftsword:
*I look into my chalice of mead half-believing i am hallucinating from drink*

Madison Jones:
I hold out my hand.

7 Mystic Red Gem:
This gem appears above the hand of Madison Jones.

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
"Busy bartender..."

Tony Muñoz:
*refills my chalice…4th refill*

Madison Jones:
"Let's see if I can stabilize this more..." I reach out my hand to touch the chest of Jarvin the Corporeal.

Bjarg The Demigod:
*curious what miracle the Dark Magician can perform this night.

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
Touching Madison's hand... What's the plan?"

Madison Jones:
"This land, according to Dahvin the Defiant, is the pillar of life. One of 12 that support all the realms. It's why The Monster wants this land. The mana here is so pure, it can work miracles..." I look up to my Master Volos, knowing what this knowledge might mean.

Volos:
*my forepaws move with the spells of Shadow. the golden lights swirl and gravitate to Madison Jones in his human form*

Jake English: When you believe... somehow you will... *Adding to the mixture, the familiar smoke like wisps of bright white light...*

Madison Jones:
I close my eyes holding the Mystic Red Gem to the ground, a pulse of green light coming up from it, into the gem, and then through my body. I cringe as I use myself as a conduit, I am afterall a Magician and not as Sage. The Green energy pulses into the body of Jarvin The Ice Ghost...

Volos: *"make your magic, cub, absorb mine. let us bring Jarvin back as I tried before and failed."*

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
"Bring me... back???"

Madison Jones:
Aided by my allies, Volos Wolf Lord of Shadow, and Jake English, the Page hope, the power floods through Jarvin's body.

Jake English:
Oh yes jarvin. You very much deserve to not be dead.

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
GREEN fire in my veins! My blood feels like fire!

2 Mystic Red Gem:
This gem pulses with bright red light, enhancing the powers of Madison Jones. Red light joins the current into that of Jarvin The Ice Ghost.

Bjarg The Demigod:
*The Green Fire again!

Jarvin The Ice Ghost: *rushing panic... feel like running but riveted in place.... head back and whole body screaming with pain... and intense pleasure!'' AWUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGHHHHHHHHH!!!.....

Madison Jones:
The energy dies as I collapse to my knees, breathing heavily as I add time to Jarvin's asylum from death.

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
Dropping to my ass... on the green earth holding my face....and I feel my hands

Volos:
*as matter appears, I approach the re-emerging Ice Wolf. I plunge two of my claws into my jugular as I offer Jarvin to Feed and heal.*

4 Mystic Red Gem:
The light of this gem returns to normal, and then disappears.

Jake English:
*The raw glow of the aspect of Hope almost hurts to look at, blazing white like a searchlight as if to suspend the normal law of the world, to bring what is normally thought impossible into reality. Just this once. One unjustly slain deserves recompense.*

Madison Jones:
"The miracle of Wolf Moon.. has been done."

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
The last time I was with Volos was a night of terror and horror.....I grab him... finally able to have something from that payment. Like a hunger is have never noticed because it could never be slaked. Mouth on that vein feeding from the neck of the great demon lord Volos

Jake English:
*He should be dead. By all rights he is, he was. But the page’s favored use of his aspect is to reject the reality, and substitute it with his own — and that reality which he now puts in place is a reality where the ice ghost is the ice wolf, very much alive.*

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Volos:
*"feed, Jarvin, my blood can do now what it could not do before."*

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
'Madness! I need this!!!'' legs clamp around Volos..... holding on tight and desperate drinking hard!

Madison Jones:
I rise up... "I suspect... there may be a price to pay... for this..."

Volos: *I hold Jarvin close as he drains my blood, healing him, restoring him. "my bargain has now been fulfilled."*

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
Madly holding tight TIGHTER!

Madison Jones:
I approach my lord and the Ice... wolf? "Our Pack grows stronger tonight. We still have one we must rescue still..."

Volos:
*I CRUSH Jarvin in my restorative embrace*

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
AUGHHHHHhhhhhh!...shaking.... feeling the insanity wane

Jake English:
*Panting, gasping hard, staggering back and dropping to one knee with a building headache. The light around the page finally fades out... normally something so jarring would require sustained use of his strange power. Much has conspired here to allow him to serve merely as amplifier for the majyyks here to work their wonders.*

Madison Jones:
I help the Page of Hope back to his feet.

Jake English:
He deserved this much...

Bjarg The Demigod:
*takes his hand off the pulsating orb hidden in his pouch.

Volos:
*I pull Jarvin's mouth from my jugular and softly snarl "that is enough, my Wolf. you are restored"*

Jarvin The Ice Ghost:
Shaking with power and trying to resume my composure....hands knit into the great Wolf's fur... "Thank you..." eyes wide... fired with blue light I remove my embrace... standing.... muscled arms and legs thicker and powerful in my realness

I turn to Bjarg… "Fortune smiled... I pledged to this house before the change... I have ground here. Beings of the grove...."' my voice deep with thrumming power, “Behold... I do not live ... normally.... You now see Jarvin... the Ice... Storm!"'''

Jarvin The Ice Storm:
I reach out my hand

Madison Jones:
"Jarvin the Ice Storm." I smile and take a drink.

Jarvin The Ice Storm:
the knife I used in my mercenary days comes to my hand and in the other a spear!

Bjarg The Demigod:
*and Jarvin speaks, a cloud moves across the Wolf Moon, the Ice Moon.

Jarvin The Ice Storm:
I sheath my knife... hand out... my AK-47 .....I am war!" kneels before Bjarg

Volos:
*I look to the being I have created and hope that I have not made another regretful error*

Jarvin The Ice Storm:
I stand.... "Where... is... My Chadwick?"

Bjarg The Demigod:
I accept you as the Ice Storm to serve this Pillar of Life.

Jarvin The Ice Storm:
"Thank you Bjarg..."

Madison Jones:
I step closer to Lord Volos while The Ice Storm and Bjarg interact, offering a hug. "Your kindness last night made this possible."

Volos:
*I glance to Madison Jones. "I am anything but kind, but I pledged to save Jarvin many months ago. I always hold true to my bargains."*

Jake English:
Chadwick lives, and now so does jarvin.

Madison Jones:
"Fear not Jarvin, we will save him. ...but there are things in play. Let's rest and talk more the current events."

Bjarg The Demigod:
An impressive miracle indeed.

Jarvin The Ice Storm:
"Yes you are Lord Volos... " walking closer to the wolf. "Are you well? did I harm you?"

Tony Muñoz:
Men, farewell. I’m retiring for the *hiccup* night. Have a good wolf moon!

Jarvin The Ice Storm:
Looks Madison Jones "Save him? ...from what?"

Bjarg The Demigod:
Good night Lieutenant.

Madison Jones:
"Jarvin, let's retreat from the festivities if we are going to talk about that. It is a long story, and tonight is already so full..."

Taryn Swiftsword:
pleasant dreams Antonio

Volos:
*I rub my shoulder where the Monster's spear entered me, still aching after my and other's healing*

Jake English:
Rest well antonio! *Quietly slinging an arm around madisons shoulders.*

Minotaur21560:
i also head out be well all

Jarvin The Ice Storm:
seized by a wave of panic and rage.... and gripping myself... the root to the grove saving me from madness... "He's in trouble....?"

Madison Jones:
I give a smile to Jake. "Surprise, another night ends me naked with you Jake."

Jarvin The Ice Storm:
distracted by the departure of the Minotaur "Good night brother... I will visit you...soon."

Jake English:
*Salutes the maze keeper in turn...*

Madison Jones:
"Take care General."

Taryn Swiftsword:
*bowing my head to all* goodnight all. thank you for letting be witness. the night beckons and my mind is heavy with drink. *Walks off into the darkness of the woods. humming to himself.

Bjarg The Demigod:
Good night Taryn and my General.

Volos:
*" Jarvin The Ice Storm, perhaps you should retire to my Lair to discuss"*

Madison Jones:
I wave good night to Taryn, taking in his sight as he fades into the dark. "Lord Volos... there may be details you are not fully aware of. Still there is one more place I must visit in these lands tonight while Wolf Moon is in the sky."

Jarvin The Ice Storm:
"I shall.... or I'll be forced to go find him.":

Madison Jones:
"If you are interested in knowing what happened to the Wolf Pack of these lands... perhaps I can show you their history at... The Moon Temple."

Jake English:
*Concern for jarvin compels me to quietly offer an embrace to the ice storm...*

Jarvin The Ice Storm:
"I will know this. I need information" You hold me and feel jaggen cold... then a soothing skin of warm a mix of life and infernal power. You have never touched such a force

Jake English:
*A contrast to the constant warmth a man of the tropics radiates...*

Madison Jones:
"I'm off to the Moon Temple. This is a trip I need to make alone Jake, thank you for helping me clear it out again."

Jake English:
Will there be time enough to return to the moon temple? The moon is full enough tonight, tomorrow night, perhaps even the night after.

Jarvin The Ice Storm:
Where is the Moon temple? I will come here tomorrow

Madison Jones:
"It has to be at night. It only appears under the moonlight."

Jarvin The Ice Storm: nodding "I will off to the lair of Volos then 'my arms extended wide... the air rips with frost!” ...and in a cloud of whiteness, I am gone

Jake English:
*Were it not for the fire of the lodge my teeth would be chattering from the sudden chill of a winter storm.*

Madison Jones:
"If you want to come with me Jake, that's fine too."

Jake English:
*My only answer to that is to take a torch once more and thrust it into the lodge fire, to take part of it to carry with us.*

Volos:
*I retire to my Lair to confer....*

Madison Jones:
"Come Jake, if I am lucky, Lumen will hear my prayer..."

Jake English:
*Magician and page depart, torchlight flickering between them...*

Published: 2022-01-17, viewed 60 times.