Returning the old mans grin, "I take it the orcs and goblins showing up was a suprise, any idea how they got here?"

In reply to Tath (msg # 96):

Awaking Daniv and Kirkrin for there turn at watch, Daniv and Kirkrin, your turn to watch, I cleared a space at the fire to dry your gear some and gathered some more wood to use, Jory and Tath would be next and here is that book, spel book you say, interesting I studied it while on watch, started to make some sense of things but go ahead and copy some of the spells if you can as it would be good to have a cop for ourselves to learn from.

Lam, makes sure the fire is still going and gathers some more wood for Daniv and Kirkrin watch then gathers his gear to allow Daniv and Kirkrin to dry there gear and finds a nice comfy spot to rest.  He will take account that everyone is still there including Keestake.

OOC - not sure if Melisana, Edward, Gunnar or Leozaren are still with the group, if so they would also take turns at watch.

Keestake grins at Tath.  "Boats!"  It is becoming more apparent that this man is not playing with a full deck.

(They will be NPC'ed if anything happens on their watch.)

Lam finds it hard to stay awake, as if some kind of enchantment is being laid upon him.  Daniv and Rebeccah hear their names being called from beyond the curtain.  A dim glow appears around the curtains.

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 98):

OOC - Cool, Just did not want to forget those characters :)

Lam will try to wake up enough to call an alarm in fear, splash cold water on himself to wake up, move about alarming the group.

Group, wake up, Daniv, Jory, Edward, Einlain, Gunnar, Leorazen, Melisina Rebbecca, Sal , Tath - WAKE UP - Something is NOT RIGHT!!

If he sees the glow beyond the curtain will warn of it and turn to Keestake asking, what is going on!!!

Daniv awakens from his sleep to the sound of his name being called.  The tolling of a bright bell is still fresh in his mind.  Looking to see the light from behind the curtain, he stands.
It's okay, he says to Lam.  Rebeccah and I performed a kindness for Keestake's goddess.  Perhaps she wants to say thanks to us.
As he gets up, he adjusts the belt and dagger, tucks the shortbow into the quiver as he hangs it diagonally across his back over the now dry cloak.  He walks forward and parts the curtain to step inside.
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Jory wakes up and stands up and puts on his trousers and his studded leather armor.
He wields his broadsword while looking at Daniv near the curtain.

In reply to Jory Ranglore (msg # 101):

Sal rolls over to see what all the commotion is.
"Glowing rats rears, what is that?"
As he see's the glowing from behind the curtain, and everyone else getting ready.
Popping up, and grabbing his weapons, one in each hand.
"I knew this place was weird, Keestake, what have you brought us to, are you inline with this thing?  Why can't we just get good night sleep in a warm safe place, what have we done to deserve this?"

As Daniv and Rebeccah move cautiously towards the goddess' chamber, the others are still trapped in sleep.  (Don't worry, you'll all get your chance.)

As they move past the drapes, they see the statue glow brighter.  The missing pieces come up off the ground to settle into their proper places.  Now she can be seen in her whole, beautiful glory.  The awe of her presence sends Daniv and Rebeccah to their knees.  She stands up and looks down on them.  "Mortals, why have you come to my temple?  What business have you with Athena?"

We...we...we, Daniv stammers a bit, we wu... wu... were pirate slaves.  The... the ship wrecked on the sh... shore during a st... storm.
He has never really been a religious sort.  Piety in a house where he was beaten almost daily had seemed of little use yo him.  Praying on high for help had always beena long wait for a ship that never came.  He starts to become a bit bolder as he speaks.
We are the survivors.  We are cold and hungry, and are just trying to survive another day with very little in supplies or strength.

Rebeccah was staring into the fire when she heard her name called.  She looked over at Daniv to see he was being roused by something and noticed that the other watch was falling fast asleep.  Glad to not be alone in this strange event, she walked with Daniv into the room with the statue.

Seeing the statue come to life with the goddess' essence left her awestruck.  She nodded as Daniv managed to find the words she couldn't.  All she could mutter was, "please help us."

A warmth radiates from the goddess, rolling through the pair in front of her and touching those still sleeping.  Wounds heal, reverting to unblemished flesh.  Hunger, thirst, and fatigue are washed away.  Everyone except Keestake awakens suddenly and enters the room with the goddess.

"You see about you the results of the raid of the Hak-kubra, the pirate orcs. They have defiled my sanctuary.

"When men came hither three generations ago, they slew the men of this island, but let my temple be - as is proper. Since then, my sanctuary has been subject to wind and storm, age and rot, but I was not offended, for that is nature's right - to beat down what men have raised.  But the acts of debasement you see about you have offended me I choose to destroy this island, and all living upon it: a proper cleansing of the stain made by the Hak-kubra.

"I see no reason for you to die for another's offense, however. So I will not cleanse this island this night, as I had planned, but will stay my hand another day, and lay waste to this place at nightfall tomorrow. If you are fled by then, I will adjudge you fit to survive, and the storm which destroys this place will do no harm to your craft.

"It is a difficult test. I see you have not chosen your adventuresome paths willingly.  So this aid will I give you: there are items of power to be found on this island.  For the time you remain here, I will allow you to use any as if you were trained in their use. Should you find an object of magical power, use it wisely; perhaps it will help you toward your goal."

Jory says: "Praise to the Goddess and a million thoughts of gratitude will be offered in my mind to Your Exalted Gracefulness.
As to the objects of power, I have already found two sheets of prayers in a room upstairs. If I should leave them here or give them to
the old Keestake, please let me know."

Jory looks again at the prayers to see if he can read them or not.

OOC:Does Jory and do those who were sleeping know the name of the goddess? And I wrote earlier that Jory read the
prayers: does the name Athena appear in them? Were the prayers in an intelligible language?

In reply to Jory Ranglore (msg # 107):

Apprehensive until his wounds are healed.
"Sorry for doubting your Goddess.  I was skeptical of this place & Keestake.  Do you wish him to perish on this island, along with the purging, or should we take him with us?"

Thank you for your generosity & gifts.

Deniv feels the warmth healing him, and drops to a knee, his head bowed in reverance.  I have heard your name mentioned in my father's tavern by many a traveller.  Athena, the Wise One, the Warrior Goddess.  I must admit, I had my doubts, as I have of all religions and faiths.  But,
no more.
He turns to the others, then back to the goddess.  As there is so little here upon this island, may we have permission to make use of your temple to fashion ourselves a raft to make our escape?

In reply to Daniv Jensen (msg # 109):

ooc sorry for the long reply, heading out but wanted to aid Lam 2 cents in

Feeling the radiance wash over him, Lam sighs then kneels before the Goddess Athena. I thank you oh reverent goddess for your gifts tonight. 

He then stands, looks to Daniv - true, material here if any would be useful.  Plus the book with spells in it Rebbeccah and you found can be helpful.

Inhales at the words the goddess states about items of power and magic Wow, real magic, cool.  By your help we will succeed.

Yes, as Sal has asked, What about Keestake?  Will he be allowed oo leave with us or is he part of your cleansing?

Turns to the group once all the questions have been answered.  Time to get moving, Jory, not sure about the prayers but if we can read them good and you got a good look at this place, anything we can use that we can carry (if we are allowed) we take as starters.

Rebbeccah and Daniv, the spell book, let's all take a look at it and see if any of us have the gift to read them.

I am a woodworker and now something about plants so I can help there with a raft or boat repairs.

There must be more here in this area, in the buildings and such or secret caves. We may have to fight our way about to find these magic items unless the spells can help guide us.

Maybe we will have to return to the shipwreck and try our luck on the coast for materiel to build our raft plus what resources we find.

OK, time to move out.  Keestake can tell us how many Orcs and goblins there are and where areas they may not have ransacked the island.  Any other ideas?

Rebeccah gasps as she feels the pain in her chest recede.  She pulled part of the cloak aside and saw the wound vanish.  "It's a miracle!  Goddess, allow me to serve you in thanks.  Help us escape this island.  I will see to it that your name is spread and a new temple is built in your honor."

She hadn't even noticed that the others had crept up behind them.  "The books are still by the fire.  If you want to give it a try, go ahead.  Maybe you'll have better luck than us."

Athena seems to enjoy the praise and flattery.  "Jory, the items you seek are in the manor, not here.  The scrolls may help you.  If read by those of faith, they can bestow blessings and healing.  Each works only once, so use them wisely."  (The scrolls are fairly generic and make no mention of any god or pantheon.)

"Sal, Keestake has been here a long time and his mind has diminished greatly.  He tried to maintain my temple in the early years.  The decision on whether he stays or not lies with him."

"Daniv, I have not heard my name called in many years.  Were that to become true, you would honor me greatly.  Do what you must to survive and prove yourself worthy.  I have bestowed a special blessing upon you for your work in my service.  Call upon me at your most desperate hour and I will ensure success."

"Lam, it is as I told Sal.  The decision is his and yours."

"Rebeccah, if you dedicate your prayers to me, I may yet see you worthy to carry my symbol and grow my flock."

Jory wonders quietly what manor Athena is speaking of.
He gives the scrolls to Daniv, cause Daniv has been expressing his full confidence in the goddess.
"Daniv, I think you're a man of faith, and I'm not so sure of the gods myself. So I'm giving these scrolls to you, so that you can use them once, like Her Gracefulness said. Do you know, perchance, what manor She is speaking of?"

As I said, my Lady Athena, there were travellers.  They claimed to have travelled to meany planes, many worlds.  They spoke of you, your parents, your brothers and sisters, and of other... pantheons of gods whose worshippers they had encountered.  As I said, I did not believe them.  But their tales were so compelling that I would listen whenever I could.  When she tells him of her gift, he bows his head.  I will speak of you, and your family.  Thank you for your blessing.  Truthfully, I hope I will never need use it.
He looks confused for a moment.  A manor, my Lady Athena?  We have seen little upon this island.  Your temple is the only building we have seen so far.  Where is this manor?
As the prayer scrolls are handed to him, Daniv shakes his head slightly in the negative.  Until now, I have never been a person of faith.  Even now, while I believe, I can not say I am truly one to spend my life in supplication.

Tath was awed by the magic that the goddess calling herself Athena had displayed. He felt far better than he had in several days and was more than ready to do as she requested and get off this accursed island.

"With these orc and goblins being pirates we may be able to find one or two of their small boats to use, unless one of you know how to sail a ship. Then we could, with a lot of luck and maybe a little help..." as he nervously glanced in the goddesses direction "steal their ship to make our escape."

Jory answers Daniv: "If you doubt whether you could use the prayer scrolls, then perhaps you can pass them on to Rebecca. She seems very dedicated to the Goddess, so she might be able to use them. Right, Rebecca?"

The glow around the statue begins to fade.  "Go forth with my blessings.  The temple is yours to shelter in until I unleash my wrath."  The glow fades.  The broken pieces return to where they had previously lain.  Though the goddess seemed to have left, it still felt like a part of here was still, still watching.

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 117):

Ooc.  Last post as internet going away

Lam sighs. Our god has given us a measurable task.

Let's see from keestake. Where these orcs and goblins landed. Then the best way to sneak into the manor.

We can give him his options to stay or leave  ha can serve out his time with his god now.

Lam gathers his gear awaits for the group.

Lam states to keestake, we need to know the location  where the goblins and orcs landed and the best way into the manor sneaky like.

Then once he gets that info will state to keestake, the goddess Athena has spoken to us and we must leave this island today as to why we need to know those locations and info.  You behave a chioce.  Stay here and serve out your goddess till the last day which will be tomorrow when she cleanses the island or leave with us.

Lam will say we should go to the manor and try to acquire special items to aid us. Then try for a boat out of here from the orcs or goblins.

Ooc sorry if long or sloppy post trying to post before I lose internet.

Jory helped to wake Keestake and then answered Lam:
"That sounds like a good plan. We need those items of power, I think. So we should look for the manor.
Keestake, if you know, then please help us find the manor.
I'm going to get my things too."
Jory put on his clothes and the leather armor again, picked up the broadsword and the other things he had been carrying before.

Deniv is already handing the prayer scrolls to Rebeccah, since she seems more inclined to take on the duties of a priestess.  He turns to the statue.  We shall do as you say, Merciful and Wise Athena.  He bows until the statue reverts to lifelessness.
I'm guessing they will not expect us during the storm.  He gives a sigh.  Now may be the best time to go after them.