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Title: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Asinjin on December 15, 2021, 12:16:49 AM
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Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Asinjin on December 15, 2021, 12:17:04 AM
it is the 18th day of the 12th month of 816
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Asinjin on December 15, 2021, 12:17:33 AM
To start, any other questions for Brett or Eto Kawani?
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Asinjin on December 15, 2021, 11:38:19 AM
Your conversation with Ohen has to wait until late afternoon when he wakes up for the night.
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Windblade on December 15, 2021, 04:51:42 PM
I tell them the story of our battle with Zersisk and I ask them if they know of any clear connections between these 2 encounters. Such as the symbols on the jade being connected to the entity chase Osrik
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Asinjin on December 15, 2021, 05:07:09 PM
I tell them the story of our battle with Zersisk and I ask them if they know of any clear connections between these 2 encounters. Such as the symbols on the jade being connected to the entity chase Osrik

Brett says, "Nothing other than the centipede creature, nothing sounds connected."

Eto Kawani shakes her head no.
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: whitesword on December 15, 2021, 09:28:52 PM
Brett says, "Nothing other than the centipede creature, nothing sounds connected."

Eto Kawani shakes her head no.

Gareth says: Umm not the lightning?
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Asinjin on December 15, 2021, 10:03:30 PM
Gareth says: Umm not the lightning?

Brett shrugs, "Could be as well, but you say one was a storm and one was from the creature."
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Hero on December 15, 2021, 11:01:06 PM
Does anyone tell Yoshi about Zersisk?
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Asinjin on December 15, 2021, 11:03:05 PM
Does anyone tell Yoshi about Zersisk?

It must come up as they tell the story to others.
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Hero on December 15, 2021, 11:09:32 PM
Rephrase: does anyone tell Yoshi about Zersisks religious affiliations?

Edit because of apostrophes.
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Malchia on December 16, 2021, 06:42:35 AM
If I recall correctly, Zersisk wielded a weapon capable of discharging lightning while the dwarf chasing Ozrick was commanding the weather and riding the lightning through magic.  The dwarf never actually travelled with or summoned jade centipedes as far as we know. 

The centipede and terrorized villagers back at the town were a result of powerful illusion magic.  It seems to me there is several mysteries occurring at once.  We'll need to get to the bottom of all of it, but I feel keeping Ozrick safe may be the priority right now.  That seems to be the bigger threat.

I ask Brett and Ito Kiwani if there are any blessings or items that Ozrick would benefit from while we travel.  In particular, anything that would mask his presence from the dwarf.  Oz can cast Protection from Evil, but it only lasts a few minutes and wouldn't be enough to keep Ozrick safe for long periods of time.  Anything that could ward off the spirit inhabiting the dwarf or cloak Ozrick's essence from the creature would be helpful and appreciated.       
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Asinjin on December 16, 2021, 10:12:07 AM
I ask Brett and Ito Kiwani if there are any blessings or items that Ozrick would benefit from while we travel.  In particular, anything that would mask his presence from the dwarf.  Oz can cast Protection from Evil, but it only lasts a few minutes and wouldn't be enough to keep Ozrick safe for long periods of time.  Anything that could ward off the spirit inhabiting the dwarf or cloak Ozrick's essence from the creature would be helpful and appreciated.       

Brett comments, "There is nothing needed while in the temple area.  Once he leaves, I can cast spells that may last days to hide him."

For the first time, Eto Kawani speaks, in Horarian, "I will provide a powder that will prevent possession for a time."
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Malchia on December 16, 2021, 10:43:03 AM
Brett comments, "There is nothing needed while in the temple area.  Once he leaves, I can cast spells that may last days to hide him."

For the first time, Eto Kawani speaks, in Horarian, "I will provide a powder that will prevent possession for a time."
I bow to both of them and thank them for their generosity. 
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Asinjin on December 17, 2021, 11:29:13 AM
You meeting with Ohen again occurs out at his observation patio outside and a bit away from the temple in the direction of the mountains.

He had commented, or does, that this spot is great except for the small sliver of sky he can never see to the west that is right on the horizon blocked by the mountains.  But otherwise, the clear skies are as good as it gets, and the elevation is nice.
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Asinjin on December 17, 2021, 11:32:18 AM
It is just the six of you (no Damien), unless someone does not want to go.

Ohen is open to questions.
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Post by: Malchia on December 17, 2021, 11:35:44 AM
You meeting with Ohen again occurs out at his observation patio outside and a bit away from the temple in the direction of the mountains.

He had commented, or does, that this spot is great except for the small sliver of sky he can never see to the west that is right on the horizon blocked by the mountains.  But otherwise, the clear skies are as good as it gets, and the elevation is nice.
Has he ever observed the area to the west in the past, and if so, what constellations lie there? 

I ask if there's any red dwarf stars that represent any deities or omens in the world.  I tell him of our encounter with Ozrick's relative and of the danger he represents.

I ask if there's been any activity the last few days that we've been away in the newly formed cluster of stars where Lord Cloud's star was formed.  In particular, with any of the tangent stars or asteroids that appeared during Cloud's arrival. 
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Asinjin on December 17, 2021, 12:26:28 PM
Has he ever observed the area to the west in the past, and if so, what constellations lie there? 

Many times before he arrived here.  It changes as the world rotates, but it does prevent a full viewing of the sky and seeing that part at specific times.
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Asinjin on December 17, 2021, 12:29:13 PM

I ask if there's any red dwarf stars that represent any deities or omens in the world.  I tell him of our encounter with Ozrick's relative and of the danger he represents.


He finds it interesting and disturbing.  He shows a lot of sympathy and comments that there are legends of his lord Cloud being possessed by a Carinpyre in his youth.

He mentions that the stars only change color when the world is having an effect on them and he details a lot about that although he says that much of the star coloring is just theory and he could be wrong about what the colors mean.

There is nothing called a dwarf star that he has ever heard about.
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Asinjin on December 17, 2021, 12:31:27 PM

I ask if there's been any activity the last few days that we've been away in the newly formed cluster of stars where Lord Cloud's star was formed.  In particular, with any of the tangent stars or asteroids that appeared during Cloud's arrival.

Not in the last two days, no.  "Stargazing is a slow science." he says.  "Even the destruction of Kallark was not an instant brilliant flash.  It was months of fading that was not immediately apparent."
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Malchia on December 17, 2021, 12:51:58 PM
There is nothing called a dwarf star that he has ever heard about.
Well, how about star systems shaped like dwarves or ones that represent drawrven deities?  Are there any stars that represent spirits or the unfinished business of the dead?
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Asinjin on December 17, 2021, 10:50:28 PM
Well, how about star systems shaped like dwarves or ones that represent drawrven deities?  Are there any stars that represent spirits or the unfinished business of the dead?

"Smofarf has a star, and so does Alarault.  Dedestroyt has a star."
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Zunder on December 18, 2021, 07:21:42 AM
Akrah look around with her night vision, seeing all the little normally hidden animals she can spot.  The stars are painful bright spots when her eyes swap over.  The hunter's instinct rises up in her for a easy meal, those animals thinking they are safer at night.  Primal instincts she's used to repressing with the help of her Yinnite studies. 
   Distracted by the smell of prey, she can't remember why she came out there, or why they wanted to talk to the stargazer.  She goes back inside, she didn't want a snack anyway.
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Asinjin on December 18, 2021, 08:43:49 PM
Akrah look around with her night vision, seeing all the little normally hidden animals she can spot.  The stars are painful bright spots when her eyes swap over.  The hunter's instinct rises up in her for a easy meal, those animals thinking they are safer at night.  Primal instincts she's used to repressing with the help of her Yinnite studies. 
   Distracted by the smell of prey, she can't remember why she came out there, or why they wanted to talk to the stargazer.  She goes back inside, she didn't want a snack anyway.

That was quite the storytelling post...
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Asinjin on December 20, 2021, 10:02:15 AM
One thing Ohen excitedly mentions is that during the day of darkness is the best time to look at the stars because he has nearly 48 hours of uninterrupted night.

In a strange not coincidence, Kawani relays to Osric and others that the Day of Darkness is the most dangerous day for possessions of most types, including this one.  So she suggests staying on temple grounds until it has passed in two weeks.
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Hero on December 20, 2021, 01:04:13 PM
Assuming Yoshi hears about the apparent cultist invasion, he asks Ohen if there are signs in astrology that indicate the arrival of a new deity to Habololy, and if so, did he witness any recently?
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Asinjin on December 20, 2021, 02:43:16 PM
Assuming Yoshi hears about the apparent cultist invasion, he asks Ohen if there are signs in astrology that indicate the arrival of a new deity to Habololy, and if so, did he witness any recently?

At some point in the intervening two weeks, I assume you are made aware.

"A new star appears.  That is what signals the deity.  It is usually preceded by some other event, such as Lord Cloud's shooting star across the sky.  However, they aren't obvious, so they could be missed if not looking for the right thing."
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Hero on December 20, 2021, 03:41:58 PM
Didnt Ohen report multiple, recent shooting stars in this area to the other group?
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Post by: Malchia on December 20, 2021, 03:58:26 PM
Didnt Ohen report multiple, recent shooting stars in this area to the other group?
I thought the additional shooting stars were all part of the Cloud cluster that appeared at the same time?
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Asinjin on December 20, 2021, 04:01:28 PM
There was the shooting Cloud star that landed in a cluster of other dim stars that Ohen could not see before Cloud's shooting star lead him to look there.

It is possible they all were shooting stars before they arrived there, which Ohen didn't see until he tracked Cloud's.
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Zunder on December 21, 2021, 12:29:07 PM
There was the shooting Cloud star that landed in a cluster of other dim stars that Ohen could not see before Cloud's shooting star lead him to look there.

It is possible they all were shooting stars before they arrived there, which Ohen didn't see until he tracked Cloud's.


Akrah scowls as she can still hear him talking, pretty sure he would have been prey for any of the many night creatures in most places.  " This all sounds like non-sense. " 
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Asinjin on December 22, 2021, 05:20:19 PM
Does anyone have any more questions for Ohen?
Title: Re: Painful Memories to Spare
Post by: Asinjin on December 22, 2021, 05:21:02 PM
Or, since i looks like you be at the temple for at least two weeks until after the Day of Darkness, anything else you want to do or people you want to meet?