In reply to Goran the Marked (msg # 613):

And Hograth.

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 614):

"I see that you have returned, agent off my Husband.  What have you to say for yourselves?"

In reply to Persephone (msg # 615):

"We have dealt with several demons, including one masquerading as a dryad. We can detect no more with our limited detection capabilities, and are happy to take our leave if you so will it."

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 616):

"Then go with my thanks, and trouble me not in this place of my refuge. Go with my blessings, and tell my Husband if you see Him that I did not appreciate his charges coming to visit me."


occ: everyone in the group, including those watching the prisoner recieve a 1 point blessing

In reply to Persephone (msg # 617):

"Thank you, Milady. I will pass it on in my prayers..."

He will bow, then back out and lead the group in returning to the portal, as promised.

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 618):

you make your way to the gate, and back into the chamber of Janus.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 619):

Once everyone has returned, Hograth will make a note on the gate (in chalk if needed) of the queen of that land, before closing the gate. He will suggest all take a break while he prays to inform his lord of what the queen said, in accordance with what he promised.

Before leaving his lady's presence Ginko lingers expectantly waiting for an opportunity to speak.

"My time with these others has humbled me. I am woefully unprepared to face all enemies that threaten this realm."

His attention follows the others as they leave and he unconsciously floats almost unperceptively after them. He looks to his Lady and waits for her command.

In reply to Ginko Bitterpetal (msg # 621):

"Ginko, go with them, and take this boon from me "

[private to Ginko Bitterpetal; Hograth Podkarmen: you both have the perk "blessed touch"]
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In reply to Persephone (msg # 622):

Ginko zips through the gate just before the statue ogmf Janus is rotated away, temporarily sealing the gate.


Goran the Marked takes this occasion tonleave the group, as he has been an NPC for ages.

"What the?  You're on the wrong side of the gate butterfly, let's get it open and send it back home..."

In reply to Stenet Fjall (msg # 624):

awards and recog:

4 points for all in addition to orher items

In reply to Narrator (msg # 625):

"He was sent by his queen, presumably to keep an eye on us. Now we have one more gate, unless I am mistaken. Let's prepare, and return here at sunrise tomorrow, all who wish to. We need to investigate the summer gate...perhaps Goran can guard the gate while we prepare?"
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"I'm not on the wrong side of the gate. I'm coming with you guys!"

Ginko buzzes around as the others discuss their next move. He interjects, "Another gate? Great, yes prepare... how do we prepare for gates?

In reply to Ginko Bitterpetal (msg # 627):

two gates remain, Summer and Winter

In reply to Narrator (msg # 628):

Thought we visited winter, however briefly. But we can revisit after visiting summer...

OOC:  No, you wanted to visit Winter, Urrun thought it unwise without winter clothing (which is a fact) and you opted for Spring instead.

GM, how long has it been, what time of day is it here in Northport?

In reply to Stenet Fjall (msg # 630):

you spent what felt like 6 hours in Spring, here in Northport, it is an entire day, and now late afternoon.

"Hograth, perhaps we could pause a moment, divest ourselves of this imp to the Hadereum, these feathers and other goods to the merchants, and take an early dinner.  That would also give me time to check on my armor, the smith claimed the repairs would be ready by tomorrow, but one can always hope.  Could also grab some cold weather gear for the winter trek so we don't have to take that time later."

In reply to Stenet Fjall (msg # 632):

"That is why I said come back in the morning prepared for summer. I we have time after that, we will prepare for winter. What preparations you make are up to you, though loot should be shared once you have cashed it in."

"Ah good, must have misheard you.  I'll deal with this imp and these feathers, chain, an such and meet people back at the Guild Hall?"


OOC:  Loot breakdown:

Item	Value	WT in Lbs	Carried By
Scarf of warmth	4000		Melchizedek
Embroidered scroll of Enchanting Forest	1000		Urrun
Tassel +1 Puissance vs Undead	???		Stenet
Feathers, Demon, 'Good' Quality	1000	10	Stenet
Feathers, Demon, Low Quality	1000	20-30
Doombrat	???	20-30	Stenet
Chain, Demon of Old	???	10	Stenet

Are we cashing out the Scarf, Embroidered Scroll, and Tassel?  Do we need to get them appraised?  How are we handling them basically is what I'm asking.  I figure the 'Good Quality' Feathers, Doombrat, and Chain we split the monies on, that's all fairly straight forward.

The low quality feathers are purely Stenet's, he's gonna try to make a cloak.  But now he really wishes it was a rainbow colored Archerai...

+1 Blessing From Queen of Spring/Persephone upon whole group.
Friendly Reminder to Melchizidek, he still has the +2 Blessing from Triumvirate Church (as does Stenet who keeps forgetting it).

Possible Complications From The Fall Witches/Fey Dealings:
Melchizedek promised a gift to Carol.
Goran promised to return.
Urrun ate of their food.
Hograth accepted their invitation, though if that meant he ate or drank or said "Sure I'll come in your house"?  Undetermined.
Stenet accepted nothing, ate and drank nothing, and was just 'this side' of not rude about it.

I'm beginning to wonder if Hograth is actually a dwarf or just a short well bearded human as he has carried out no loot...
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In reply to Stenet Fjall (msg # 634):

Melchizedek will want to keep the scarf, for winter if nothing else! But also it was a gift, and he liked the giver...

Get a sale price for all, then share the value for each item out. Wether taken in cash or good s is up to the individual after that.

Hograth has made a vow to own no more than he can carry, hard for a dwarf, but the sacrifices we make for the greater good.

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 635):

lets go with the sales/orders: the demonfeather cloak takes 2 days to make, cost $80 and has a rear DR of 1 added without dx penalty.

the scarf of warmth is worth $4000, the off book feathers are worth around $1000, and the embroidered scroll is unusual,  it is rare and worth around a thousand

OOC:  And the Tassle of Puissance +1 vs Undead ($1,700 ??), the Chain of the Demon of Old, and the Doomchild?

Urrun was also gifted the scroll as I recall, so is not much inclined to let it go.