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Atonements Needed
« on: July 08, 2025, 11:44:03 PM »
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Re: Atonements Needed
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2025, 12:10:54 PM »
Oz will spend his time trying to calm and reassure the villagers, especially the children, in their time of need. I will wait until the others have started to leave before I try to explain that we're on a holy mission. I try to get their take on the situation such as how long they've been here in this village, if they know the origins of their Oni bovine protector, where they got the long grain rice used in their fields, who built the temple and how long has it been standing, and if they're aware of any other communities that also worship up and coming CB deities.

I don't push them, but offer to guide them in the calming ways of Quan Yin. Since she's part of both the CB and our Counsel, she may provide a bridge between our worlds. I don't stress the reproductive angle with the villagers, but more the peaceful aspect and Community Domain attributes. I try to clean up the temple as a show of respect and empathy. I'll help clean those who Figment spit on and I'll focus on creation spells to provide food, water, and any mundane gear they may need.

Depending on their response to Quan Yin's teachings and my explanation of our mission to preserve the integrity of our Counsel, I will hold sermon's each day the rest of the party is on the road. 

On a side note, I'm not sure if Akrah's actions warrant an Atonement spell, but Oz offers one if need be. I can always consult with Quan Yin via Augury to ask if she needs one. If the answer is yes, then I suppose the Atonement option best suited would be that of retaining her Paladin abilities. I don't believe that option has an XP requirement, but DM would need to confirm.   

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Re: Atonements Needed
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2025, 01:19:42 PM »
Protects, but doesn't spend to much time explaining her actions, leaves that up to Oz.

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Re: Atonements Needed
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2025, 03:42:57 PM »
How long since we left the Empire?

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Re: Atonements Needed
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2025, 07:15:22 PM »
How long since we left the Empire?

About a month
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Re: Atonements Needed
« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2025, 09:34:17 AM »
On a side note, I'm not sure if Akrah's actions warrant an Atonement spell, but Oz offers one if need be. I can always consult with Quan Yin via Augury to ask if she needs one. If the answer is yes, then I suppose the Atonement option best suited would be that of retaining her Paladin abilities. I don't believe that option has an XP requirement, but DM would need to confirm.
I'll cast Augury and ask Quan Yin if Akrah requires Atonement for her actions regarding the treatment of the Tu-Di-Gong worshippers. 

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Re: Atonements Needed
« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2025, 04:41:26 PM »
I'll cast Augury and ask Quan Yin if Akrah requires Atonement for her actions regarding the treatment of the Tu-Di-Gong worshippers.

You and her should help the halflings recover.  Not necessarily the spell Atonement, but actions of atonement.
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« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2025, 07:48:01 AM »
You and her should help the halflings recover.  Not necessarily the spell Atonement, but actions of atonement.
Yeah, already doing that. See previous post regarding helpful acts and villager questions. Oz occasionally breaks down in tears when recalling the events that took place. He's guilt ridden and most definitely experiencing some PTSD (Pious Taffer Stress Disorder).
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Re: Atonements Needed
« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2025, 05:21:36 PM »
Those of you that are going to Dukalia, Farcus asks who are you trying to find?
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Re: Atonements Needed
« Reply #9 on: July 11, 2025, 07:57:24 PM »
Those of you that are going to Dukalia, Farcus asks who are you trying to find?

Laz looks confused at “find.”

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Re: Atonements Needed
« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2025, 08:48:15 AM »
We are looking for a Cleric of Habastly or Treetop willing to come out and protect the village and villagers long term. 

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« Reply #11 on: July 15, 2025, 05:43:13 PM »
How do you present yourselves?  Meaning, what is the story you will tell to get an audience with those clerics and how do you describe what happened?
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Re: Atonements Needed
« Reply #12 on: July 16, 2025, 12:15:14 PM »
How do you present yourselves?  Meaning, what is the story you will tell to get an audience with those clerics and how do you describe what happened?

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Re: Atonements Needed
« Reply #13 on: July 16, 2025, 12:58:03 PM »
Esra suggests we be forthright about displacing entrenched the CB cult.

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Re: Atonements Needed
« Reply #14 on: July 16, 2025, 01:01:12 PM »
About a month
Yoshi checks in via Sending. He will determine the optimal day to contact the party through Divination. Presumably it’s the same day as their victory.