Chapter 1 - No Silent Secret

'No, I doubt I actually died Arethos does not easily permit the dead to return to the living. Still, something stopped me making that transition. She touches the wound at her chest. 'And yes it..seemed to have a reconfigure of this' She holds the holy symbol up.

Jun 17, 2020 4:14 am

OOC:

Anything else before you head on the road to Meletis? Planning on just leaving these three dead bodies on the road? :)

Jun 17, 2020 4:17 am

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Astraea would probably leave 'em. But she'd be happy to chat while somebody else conducted the corpse detail.

Kalstios

Sassafras

Jun 17, 2020 7:16 am

kadeton Inactive forever!

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Same. Minotaurs kill each other in Skophos on the streets all the time and I doubt he gained manners from pirates, so for him it's perfectly natural to leave dead foes where they are. He will help if asked though

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Scylax of the Swiftclaw

Jun 17, 2020 9:05 am

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They're not leonin, so Scylax has no idea of the appropriate rites. He would at least move the bodies off the road to keep the way clear for traffic, but otherwise would leave them for scavengers. If Sarlyn (as the resident expert on Returned) suggests an appropriate burial rite, he'll be happy to assist.

LightOfMidnight

Jun 17, 2020 10:03 am

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We are definitely doing burial rites, if it in Arethos belief to do it for returned.

Jun 17, 2020 7:02 pm

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Good to know. I'm gonna montage some of this to move things forward.

With the help of a couple of the locals who witnessed your deeds, you find a priest who is willing to take on the burial rites. Sarlyn, as you have ensured the proper burial rites be performed, you feel the approval of Athreos fall upon your heart. You know that whatever has happened today, it is the start of something very important.

You make your way along the road toward Metelis, and eventually find a small stable. Astraea, you turn Photina over to the farmer. However, within ten minutes of leaving her behind, you miss her company. For a horse, she was a great conversationalist.

As dusk falls, the five of you reach the gates of Meletis.

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Jun 17, 2020 8:34 pm

"Good-bye! I'll miss you!"

Astraea waves to Photina as they depart. The rest of the journey she's quiet, a little forlorn even. But begins to change when they get to the gates of Meletis.

"Not sure if it's too late, but let's dump these creepy masks off at the temple before we get that curse Sarlyn was talking about" which of course Sarlyn wasn't talking about but once Astraea gets something in her head it's hard to get it out again.

Astraea strides up to the gates.

Jun 17, 2020 9:04 pm

The architectural and academic marvels of Meletis testify to the achievements of civilized humanity. The streets are paved with bricks made in interlocking geometric shapes, meant to demonstrate principles of both mathematics and magic. Grand temples line the streets, testifying to the Meletians’ devotion to the gods. These rise as both mighty bastions dedicated to individual deities and various neighborhood shrines devoted to the pantheon as a whole.

You should be able to find an inn fairly easily, including ones with specialized rooms for centaurs. It also should be fairly straightforward to find a temple for any particular god of your choosing.

Jun 18, 2020 3:16 am

kadeton Inactive forever!

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So...temple first, then an inn? If so, which god do you want to find a temple for?

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Scylax of the Swiftclaw

Jun 18, 2020 4:22 am

"The mask was the focus of an omen from Phenax. I think we should seek guidance from his temple first."

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Jun 18, 2020 5:03 am

""Fine by me ..."

Astraea will peak longingly in the windows of every feast hall, tavern, and tap house along the way, but she does want to get rid of these masks for sure.

Jun 18, 2020 5:15 am

Quick Note: Sarlyn knows that the Returned serve Phenax, which may explain why the omen came from them.

Kalstios

Sassafras

Jun 18, 2020 5:15 am

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You wouldn’t say that handing over these masks would count as either: Upholding an institution not devoted to Thassa or
Bowing to the desires or demands of another god?

Jun 18, 2020 5:22 am

Sassafras says:

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You wouldn’t say that handing over these masks would count as either: Upholding an institution not devoted to Thassa or
Bowing to the desires or demands of another god?

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Phenax hasn't made any demands of you, so the latter wouldn't apply. If returning the masks served to further Phenax's goals, however, Thassa probably wouldn't be pleased. Given the unknown meaning of Khea on one of the masks, you have no idea.

Kalstios

Sassafras

Jun 18, 2020 8:14 am

Kalstios seems cautious about the idea of going to the temple of Phenax. The whole 'devotion to a god' thing is incredibly new to him and the rules are uncertain. "Maybe we need to know what the inscription says first...what if this temple are bad guys...besides my goddess wouldn't approve of me fraternising with other gods after she saved my life". He keeps an eye out for a temple of Thassa as well.

Jun 19, 2020 12:45 am

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I’ll leave this until the party makes a decision of where you’re going. :)

Jun 19, 2020 2:52 am

"Wait, Phenax? Thassa? I thought we were taking them to Temples of Atheros or Erebos? Ahh, whatever you guys think, it's fine, let's just get it done."

LightOfMidnight

Jun 19, 2020 2:59 am