(An RP Social is a one-time RP that captures an event - once the event is over, the thread will be closed. The Funeral of Balverstus is, in addition, an RP Public - but one tied to the Valley of Ten Towers, which means you cannot be in any other Ten Tower thread while still in this one as per the usual rules.)

The Funeral of Balverstus

Balverstus, Spider of Hammers, ex-High Lord, Royal Systemarch and Lord of Anvildramadum was killed, six days ago (subjective Valley time) by the Dread Lord Osiris-Ra. He was killed by heart failure upon the destruction of Anvildramadum, his prized war-hammer, though his Dhaal still remain. Upon the sacred consultation, undertaken by Councilman Roid, the Dhaal decided that - for this moment - they would prefer to rest.

Despite the agony this caused Roid, a close friend of Balverstus, their wishes were respected, and the traditional and sacred funeral of the Systemarchs is to occur, until death once again rises. The funeral is held within the Spiderly Gardens, slightly north of the center of the City proper, and it is there that Ramdradunh will also occur. A fully catered luncheon is also prepared.

Player Guest List

1. Max of Xi, close friend, according to the Dhaal's wishes to visit them upon the Consultation
2. Crailek of the Shadowlands, old friend and drinking buddy, according to the Dhaal's wishes to visit them upon the Consultation
3. Foun of Penta, Husband of Crailek and old friend, according to the Dhaal's wishes to visit them upon the Consultation
4. Raelis of Litheris, official Conclave service,
5. Anik of Bounty, old friend and fellow smith, according to the Dhaal's wishes to visit them upon the Consultation
6. Msonus of Som, old friend and teacher, according to the Dhaal's wishes to visit them upon the Consultation
7. Ruse of the Valley of Mist, official Conclave service

Schedule

1. Visitation and Consultation with the Dhaal
2. Funeral Service
3. Speeches from Friends
4. Burial and Reading of the Will
5. The Ramdradunh
6. Luncheon

1. Visitation and Consultation with the Dhaal

The garden is filled with people. Many, many Systemarchs - more Spiders in one place then most will ever see outside of the great Forge Cities - but plenty of others, too. Many human. Some Divine. A few belonging to other species. The field, filled with lush green grass, is surrounded by beautiful plants - many deadly or sentient (or both), native to the Realm of Anvils.

In the center of the field is the Alter, from which Bodhavius, Spider of the Words, will hold the rites - and from which Balverstus's close friends will give speeches. There is a line nearby, leading to a lower - but just as magnificent - steel alter, on which the curled body of Balverstus lays. His stomach is split, and the Dhaal chitter wildly, speaking in their own manner to those close enough to Balverstus to be invited to hold discourse.

Seven out of the Ten Councilman are present. The event is highly guarded, with checkpoints at each exit and soldiers in every possible position. There are hundreds of seats circling the two alters, and some are sitting, waiting for the service to start.

Before Anik came here he made sure to tidy himself up. His normal travel wear he quickly changed (a simple feat for one who can transmute given time) to roughly the same, but more formal. His shirt became ruffled and purer white than the usual off white. The vest around him was black, seamed with have golden lacing, this was all coloring though, a simple change in the chemicals dye on the threads inside the jacket. He also pulled his shoulder length hair into a ponytail, cause his pointed 2 inch long elfish ears to actually show. He also makes sure to wash himself.

Coming to the entrance he goes up to the attendant at the gate. "I am Anik god of Craft." Once checked (possibly having to give up his weapon even) he enters the gardens and goes up to alters, first checking around to see if there was anyone he knew from before... at least anyone he remembered knowing. He had a feeling this would be the first step in regaining his memories. He also made a note of which councilmen were there before going into the line so that he may speak with the dead Systemarch's Dhaal.
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Many of the Councilmen were there - eight - but Anik did not recognise them. Anik was maddened by this place.. so many half-memories, things on the edge, but the trigger hadn't occurrence, he couldn't claim these memories - they didn't stick.

He was in line for a short while, experiencing the full gamut of divine emotions, when it was his turn to speak to the Dhaal. Stepping up to the curled corpse of Balverstus, Anik saw that his stomach had been cut open and a buzzing blur existed within.. getting closer he saw it was a collection of very small, almost mechanical - carapaces made of steel.. ? - scarabs within.

The Dhaal.

"You arezzzz Anik, Lord of Crraftzz?"