King Zig tells of the Megalith

Summary: At the King’s Feast, Zig tells a story of something which the dwarves have found while digging in the mines. A giant monolith with unknown writings. He tells that voices, the sounds of crying souls, comes from the box – now the dwarves are afraid to dive into the waters and continue their mining operations. Zig needs the mystery solved so mining can resume.
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King Zig then wipes his mouth on his wrist and begins to tell his tale "something else were found in the mines...

Eecho Rotaru listens to the story of the mines, and shivers.
Styx takes a few grapes from his pouch eating them slowly as he listens to zig

Odil Lumiere: "What else is in the mines beside the "workers"?
King Zig: yes well i am coming to that Lady Odil, be patient. King's got a right to tell a tale proper too dont he?
Vengeance chews on the pigs foot as he listens

Shadoe Oleander chews a cookie thoughtfully, wishing Zig would get on with what else is in the mine
Odil Lumiere: "My apologies King Zig"
King Zig: so...these dwarves are digging so deep and then what do you know we hit water
Sirena Lauria says "water?"

King Zig: but do you think we stop because of a little water?
Odil Lumiere: "What is under the water?"
Sirena Lauria nods her head from side to side
King Zig: well these dwarves just keep digging holding their breath as they do
Eecho Rotaru whispers to himself, "Nosy Odil"
Destiny Utherwurldly: looks into her cup and takes a swig
Odil Lumiere: Odil looks at the King and wonders why he is so mysterious
King Zig: one dwarf takes his pick takes a deep breath jumps in and start hacking away. 4 minutes later he comes back up and another goes in really something to see i will tell you
Sirena Lauria listens with baited breath

King Zig drinks more of his ale
Sirena Lauria lets out her breath "what did they find?"
Styx raises a brow and munches on some bread listening to zig closely
King Zig: now where was i?
Kriro Resident while keeping an ear open for the kings story he starts licking of the blood on the plate as well.
Odil Lumiere: "Under Water"
Sirena Lauria prompts "the dwarves were taking turns digging in the water

King Zig: ah yes well, one day, on e dwarf returns and he is screaming and shaking and, crying! very unusual for dwarves to do you know. says he was digging and started hearing these voices and a light
Shadoe Oleander starts drumming her fingers on the table lightly
Sirena Lauria frowns "voices? and a light?'
King Zig: naturally, the Overseer whipped him good for lying and trying to scare the other slave.... ur, workers and immediately sent in 4 more dwarves with their axes and shovels

King Zig: pretty soon up the come all screaming and cursing as the first. so now the Overseer himself takes off his clothes and jumps in well. when the news came to me i could not believe it i had to go see fur meself and go see i did
Sirena Lauria says impatiently "what did you see sire?"
King Zig: I am getting to that Lady Sirena
Eecho Rotaru: No! Just finish sire.
King Zig: So as i was saying, i head to the mines and i too remove me clothes and dives deep into the cold waters of the mines, dirty with the filth from all the mining
Cyneswith Luik grins, 'Lot's o' naked folk in this tale..'
Sirena Lauria sips her wine and her face reflects more impatience

King Zig: well anyway, this light shines from the stone and a voice calls me
Eecho Rotaru takes a really long drink.
King Zig: calls to me!
Cyneswith Luik guides a goblet of bloodwine to her lips and swallows some down, trying to concentrate on the story.
Sirena Lauria listens intently
King Zig: and there, before my eyes this enormous Monolith stands glowing and with strange letters written all over it and....well...it sounded like it was crying
Vengeance would raise his brow if he had one "Strange letters.. Interesting.."
Sirena Lauria whispers "the stone was crying? did it say why?"
Vengeance: Maybe King Zig Punched it?
Odil Lumiere: Odils thinks because it seen zig naked
Vengeance chuckles to himself..
Shadoe Oleander drums her fingers on the table a bit faster... thinking the bloodwine has finally taken it's toll on the Kings mind

King Zig: Well we could not understand it
Destiny Utherwurldly: gives up using a mug and drinks from her pouch
Sirena Lauria: Sire, did you leave the stone there?
King Zig: indeed yes Lady Sirena not 200 Orc could move that stone if we wished to we need yurself to go there
Sirena Lauria puts her head in her hands "It should be studied"
Vengeance nods in agreement having already seen the stone.
King Zig: see if some demon or god is maybe housed in this watery case
Sirena Lauria says "perhaps I should see this crying stone for myself

King Zig: Lady Sirena i insist you do
Styx: she should take a few guards...its creepy down there
King Zig: we must know what is the "Message of this Megalith"
Sirena Lauria says "then if it is your will, I shall comply. I am curious anyway"
Eecho Rotaru: I think it is haunted!
King Zig: You will use all caution
Styx nods "definitely haunted"
Eecho Rotaru: In fact, I think the white worm come from that same cavern.
Styx nods "i agree with eecho"
King Zig: the worm?
Sirena Lauria shivers "I will need to prepare myself. Who do you trust to show me the stone, Sire?'
Cyneswith Luik scratches at a flea, half asleep. 'I's nah followin' yer... where'd the naked folk end up? '
Odil Lumiere: "I am curioust too, must go and see it one night when all the dwarfs are drunk"
King Zig: from the Megolith?
Shadoe Oleander catches Manwell's eye across the table and smiles
Eecho Rotaru: That is everynight Odil” laughs


Manwell Roux: *glances back at Shodoe and gives a slight nod*
Raio Hawklord: could a demon perhaps decipher it?
Styxr: Anu and i have been there as well with Lord Eecho
King Zig: Can you hold your breath lady Sirena?
Manwell Roux: *hears the offer of protection and quietly sizes Kriro up*
Sirena Lauria gives an uncomfortable smile "then I shall accept your escort, m'lord"

King Zig: we have called for the mer to assist but they seem to be out to sea at the moment
Destiny Utherwurldly: grins looking over her shoulder
Kriro Resident: I don't breathe either.
Styx: i have been to those stones a few times the moment you go in the water your heart starts to race and shivers run up your spine..
Manwell Roux: King Zig, these marking on the Stone ... are they in a recognized language? Please pardon my lateness in arriving if this has already been said
Zaireus (Human Form) speaks up again, his voice was quiet, but it still had the power to draw in the ears of those that would listen, "I too shall help this High Priestess, if she shall accept a simple human to guard her that is.."
Sirena Lauria shivers "I will make an inspection as soon as I can be shown the location"

Eecho Rotaru: Well it is curious... One part seems almost familiar.. only a tiny portion.. but the rest.. seems to be some ancient language. Being it is underwater.. perhaps some derivative of mer or siren? I should ask Karinah about this.
Vengeance shurgs "Possibly.. I have had a look at it.. It seems like a mix of several ancient languages.. It is going to be incredibly hard to translate"
Eecho Rotaru: But honestly I dread being down there very long. I feel like... darkness sucking the very life out of me.. Cursed! I believe it cursed!
Odil Lumiere: "I would not jump to conclusions King Eecho, it may have been on the surface and than sank at some catastrophic event"
Cyneswith Luik: 'Maybe 'tis nowt but a signpost sayin' 'What yer doin' down 'ere?'
Eecho Rotaru: The power that comes from it.. It seems to thrive and grow every day.
Donney Dagger nods "Some ancient Power is there.. Even i felt the drain on my when near it."
Eecho Rotaru: If I did not know better, I would say it wanted to be found...
Manwell Roux: Has anyone of the Light seen this Stone? Perhaps it would react differently
Sirena Lauria laughs weakly at Swith, all the time wondering if she is up to the task of deciphering unknown runes.
Vengeance: That Voice.. Almost seems to call out to you..

Manwell Roux: Is this Stone in the Caves or in the Mines, if I may ask?
Vengeance: Deepest part of the mines..
Manwell Roux: *nods*
Eecho Rotaru stands and says, "With sad hearts, full bellys, and gassy butts, I must say this feast time has come to an end, that those who wish to go to the dragon hunt may do so. Thank you so much for coming to his majesty's feast."
Vengeance: Deepest part of the mines..
Manwell Roux: *nods*
Eecho Rotaru stands and says, "With sad hearts, full bellys, and gassy butts, I must say this feast time has come to an end, that those who wish to go to the dragon hunt may do so. Thank you so much for coming to his majesty's feast."

Sirena's Elevation to Priestess

High Priest Eecho Rotaru: Ladies and Gentlemen, and you brutes in the back. We are here tonight to invoke the dark gods! Those primal powers who shake heaven and earth with their fiery will, shall be called to witness the making of a priestess, a cleric of Torgan. High Priest: Now if you will, please follow me as we progress up the Mount of Shadow to the holy shrine of the gods. The High Priest leads the procession up the Mount to the Healing Shrine and waits for them all to gather round it. 

 

The High Priest raises his hands and closes his eyes. "Gods of Shadow, I call you to bless this place - to consecrate it again for holy use, that Sirena may once again tend the shrine!"
Candidate Sirena Lauria begins to to tend to the shrine. She trims the wicks on the candles and lights them. Then she picks the leaves from the surface of the pool and disposes of them. She takes an empty flask from her pouch and carefully dips it into the water, stoppering it and setting it aside when she is done. She removes the bandages and salves from her pouch and sets them beside the flask. She dips her fingers into the pool and sprinkles the tools of her trade with drops of the healing water. She murmurs a soft prayer, "Bless these tools so that the healing I offer is strengthened by Your Power." She waits a moment and then returns all to her pouch.

High Priest: Sirena, you have come here tonight, keeping the shrine as you have for many moons before. In which deity's name do you do this service? Candidate Sirena turns to the High Priest and responds quietly, "I perform these acts in the name of Belenus." High Priest: Sirena, I have witnessed your hard work and dedication, attending classes, prayers and devotion to your deity. And it is as the High Priest of Torgan and its gods that I ask you to step forth. Candidate Sirena steps forward. High Priest: You are about to commit to be a priestess of your god for the rest of this lifetime. Are you ready to take that step? Candidate Sirena Lauria says joyously, her face shining with an inner light, "High Priest, I am not only ready but eager and willing to be priestess to Belenus for the rest of my lifetime, to serve Hm with love and devotion and passion." High Priest: Then by the powers invested in me by the gods of this realm I anoint you with this oil and name you Priestess of Belenus! The High Priest takes out a small vial of holy oil and pours a few drops on her head.

High Priest: Sirena, please turn and bless the people as your first act as a priestess and cleric. Priestess Sirena turns to the people and lifts her arms, knowing that the God is with her now and will be with her forever. She chants, "People of Torgan, I bless you in the name of Belenus. May you never hunger. May you never thirst. May you never want for health and strength. This I ask for you in the name of Belenus." She lowers her arms and smiles at the gathering. HIgh King Zig: Huzzah! High Priest: Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you cleric of the Torgan Empire... Priestess Sirena Lauria!

Priestess Sirena bows "Citizens of Torg, Sylvhara, Vana and all other realms I wish to express my thanks to you for witnessing this very special evening with me. The joy of one special moment is multiplied when shared amongst friends such as you."

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My thanks to Sirena for her submission

Meeting the King

King Zig of Klavnork (grotch.qarnac): Greetings you lookin fur somethin?
Ambere Anatine turns
King Zig of Klavnork: you speak?
Ambere Anatine says "yeah, I was looking for a nice little something to put in my pouch"
King Zig of Klavnork: ah and what did you have in mind eh? i have something you can put in your pouch
Ambere Anatine looks at him and realizes this is the king "oh sorry Sire. I thought you were just a busy body"
King Zig of Klavnork: I am Zig and this is my keep and if i ask you what you are up to you had better answer and not that you are looking to rob me
Ambere Anatine says "I am Ambere. I am new around here. The ranger Terese has been showing me the ropes"
King Zig of Klavnork: well did she tell you about Klavnork? and the evil Orc/Dragon king that rules here eh??
Ambere Anatine: "hmmmm no nothing"
King Zig of Klavnork: so you are a ranger? because a ranger damn well ought to check out before they walk into a Keep eh?
Ambere Anatine looks at him, thinking evil? mmm nasty orc and a dragon mix "I'll be careful not to tick you off. The only way to know a place is to look around"
King Zig of Klavnork: see this table?? what do you think we do with this table eh? we use it for rangers who dont do to their homework
Ambere Anatine: "that table?" takes a closer look
King Zig of Klavnork: You are Torgan?
Ambere Anatine shudders and tries to hide it "looks like you have fun with your enemies"
King Zig of Klavnork: indeed. i asked you are you Torgan then? as you are with Terese
Ambere Anatine: "me, no, I'm an import. Not a native Torgan"
King Zig of Klavnork: ok ok come inside and have a drink. i will show you The Place
Ambere Anatine takes a breath, wondering if she can find a way to avoid it
King Zig of Klavnork: This is The Place. it is a place to relax, to drink, to smoke some Braksheesh, to watch the dancers, it is for Torgans
Ambere Anatine looks around "nice place you have here, warm and welcoming"
King Zig of Klavnork: yes well for our friends yes. for our enemies, no
Ambere Anatine looks at the sand pit "do you bury them in the pit?"
King Zig of Klavnork pours himself an glass of blood wine and offers one to the new arrival
Ambere Anatine reaches out and accepts the glass, twirls it, sniffs, wets her tongue
King Zig of Klavnork: "this is Bloodwine i import from my territitories in Namibdia. would you like to sample the Braksheesh?" raises an eyebrow playfully
Ambere Anatine thinks she better hadn't drink much if she wants to keep her wits about her "thank you, it has a good flavor"
King Zig of Klavnork: it is the best
King Zig of Klavnorkme downs the entire glass
Ambere Anatine shakes her head "no I would prefer to be excused from it, I do not smoke"
Ambere Anatine realizes she is standing and the king is sitting, hastily sits
King Zig of Klavnork: oh come have a try. it quite unique
Ambere Anatine nods and reaches out for a pipe and holds it to her lips, watches him carefully and pretends to follow his example "very fine"
King Zig of Klavnork inhales deeply enjoying the scent as it passes through his nose, then he waves some of the smoke over his head
King Zig of Klavnork: so, tell me about yourself, ur, what was your name again?
Ambere Anatine says "Ambere. I am from the Isle of Arran"
King Zig of Klavnork: ah yes yes Ambere. where is this isle? i have nought heard of it
Ambere Anatine: "off the coast of Scotland, a far off land"
King Zig of Klavnork: ah, while i've nive heard nor scotland neither
King Zig of Klavnork: ah are yee wood elf?
Ambere Anatine: "I'm just an elf. I found myself in a situation with the best out being to leave. So I gained passage on a ship. they set me off here. well at the bridge between Torgan and Sylvhara
King Zig of Klavnork: "ah and so chance brought you to Torgan and not to sylvhara" he laughs "a lucky twist of fate was that"
Ambere Anatine nods
King Zig of Klavnork drinks more wine feeling quite content now
Ambere Anatine: I hope it will be
King Zig of Klavnork: OF COURSE IT IS. this is Torgan!
Ambere Anatine relaxes some
King Zig of Klavnork: you should be honored to call yoruself Torgan. You are among the finest of the fine
Ambere Anatine smiles at his obvious enthusiasm finding it a good quality "inded, I am fortunate to be here then"
King Zig of Klavnork are yee a fighter? can you hold a sword
Ambere Anatine: I am an archer. I can hold a sword, I have a good one, but I am not proficient with it
King Zig of Klavnork: can you shoot straight?
Ambere Anatine: I can. I am not experienced in battle, I have much to learn
King Zig of Klavnork: well let me tell you a joke my father told me. what do you call an archer who cannot wield a sword?
Ambere Anatine shakes her head "I do not know"
King Zig of Klavnork grins across the table to her "DEAD! hahahaha"
Ambere Anatine: ooh! she nods "I am afraid that is true."
King Zig of Klavnork: point is this; bow is great for distance but what you gonna do if your enemy gets close to you, ask him to step back?
Ambere Anatine: no, run like hell and try to get far enough away to make my bow effective again
King Zig of Klavnork: i dont think so you come by klavnork you need to learn the sword and to switch between the two
Ambere Anatine: I seem to have no apptitude for a sword
King Zig of Klavnork: its training like anything. if you are one on one you will always loose
Ambere Anatine: I am willing, but pathetic at it
King Zig of Klavnork: ok i have a method that i guarantee will work. guarantee
King Zig of Klavnork smokes some more
Ambere Anatine: the man who tried to teach me swordsmanship, told me to stick to what I am comfortable with (bow)
King Zig of Klavnork: "he was an idiot probably a human. you fight 100 sword fights and at the end of the 100th fight you wil coem to Zig and you will say now i can fight wtih a sword" he grins
Ambere Anatine feels more comfortable and takes a puff and nods "hmmmm By the time I made it through a hundred I would surely be able to use a sword"
King Zig of Klavnork: indeed you would

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Ambere is a first time submitter here. We are glad to have our friends send us Role Play to post.

No Good Deed Ever Goes Unpunished

These series of plays occurred over a three week period at The Place in the Klavnork Keep, Torgan Empire. Taure Ru

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Damian (silverwing.benoir): does anyone know where Sirena went? I would like to speak with her

Ina (ina.crannock): she is upstairs…points

Damian: aha thanks. He walks up the stairs and locates Sirena who is dancing on the balcony

Damian: Greetings Sirena. We meet again.

Sirena Lauria shakes her head and sees the trainee she once healed. "Greetings Damian."

Damian: I am Queen's Ranger Damian, here to make an announcement.

Sirena raises an eyebrow at the ranger and says "Well, spit it out man."

Damian: The dancer Sirena saved my life some weeks ago when she found me unconscious in the forest, shortly after I arrived in this land.

Manwell Roux: Greetings King Zig ... this is a nice place you have here ... I like it very much *looks around*

Damian: I owe Sirena my life.

Sirena calls down to the green orc "Greetings King Zig."

Damian: She made it clear that she does not like rangers and humans but ... It is not right that one so beautiful and talented should live her life with such fear in her heart.

Zig (grotch.qarnac): Greetings Lady Sirena

Damian: I hereby make it my quest to change the blackness she holds for rangers into lightness.

Manwell: In good time Lady Sirena ... in good time *smirks*

Damian: Such a light would only serve to make her even more beautiful than she already is.

Sirena is speechless for a split second. Then she says "You are crazed Damian. Go away."

Odil Lumiere: does not always pay to save a handsome young man

Zig: How do you fare Lady Sirena?

Damian: Remember I am here to protect you if you ever need it

Sirena Lauria says to King Zig "I am being accosted by a Sylvan ranger. I need a peace keeper to remove him! Can someone remove him from my presence please?"

Odil Lumiere: hehe

Zig: Ranger, you are upsetting the Lady

Morgoth Dragonash shrugs... "Rangers..."

Zig pulls a straight edge from his boot

Damian says "This is a good time for a new pipe."

Manwell Roux: *stops dancing*

Kami Kaze (kaminari.exonar): Aw, unrequited love, how... nauseating

Zig: Ranger, don’t make me go all "ic" on your arse now

Odil Lumiere: how I love drama, other peoples hehe

Damian: no need for 'ick' Zig. I am leaving her. back to dancing!

Odil Lumiere: so busy listening to all the good deeds. no good deed ever goes unpunished