Chat Log List - 2023 05 26 - Intermediate Era - Formatted - Story
The group is at the Inn. Shi'Nynze cast Reincarnate on Craigh's corpse and then out of The Mist appears.......
Shi'Nynze: There you go. How do you feel?
Taller than before, still skinny though, a shock of spiky red hair all across the top of his head, long pointed ears (with spiky red hair growing along the backs of them), mottled gray and brownish skin that alternately appears pebbly or scaled. His right hand has webbed fingers and slight fins along the back of it, and his right foot is somehow half the size of his left, giving him an odd gait.
Craigh: Ohh.. my head is *killing* me
Shi'Nynze: Even if kinder, Reincarnation is still hard on the soul.
Shi'Nynze: I imagine moreso if you came from...
Shi'Nynze: Do you remember who you are?
Craigh: I... I think so?
Shi'Nynze: Tell me your name.
Craigh: I'm getting .. a lot of memories flashing by.
Shi'Nynze: Take a moment, breath. Reorient yourself.
Craigh: I was ... am ... Kray*whistle*?
Shi'Nynze: Craigh. Yes, good. Do you remember where you were before you died?
Shi'Nynze: If that is too much, do you remember where you were living? Who you were calling friends?
Craigh: Uhh.. I remember mists. And ... elves?
Shi'Nynze: Yes, good. Do you want to go see them? They've been waiting for you.
Craigh: Oh, you're an elf. Am I remembering you?
Shi'Nynze: Elves, and gnomes, and humans. You had many friends.
Shi'Nynze: Possibly. We did not talk as much. The other faces may be more familiar.
Craigh: Oh, friends. Yeahh.. friends are good. Can't have too many *whistle* friends.
Shi'Nynze: smiles
Craigh: staggers slightly to his right.
Shi'Nynze: Come on, Kray. Let's go let them know you're back.
Shi'Nynze appears with the mongrel by her side to the others
Shi'Nynze: Craigh is back.
Raelynn: EEEK! What is he? Why is he naked? Is that really you Craigh??
Craigh: whistles a complicated greeting and waves awkwardly with his left hand.
Craigh: Wait!? I'm naked?
N'laea: You have two hands now.
Craigh: hides behind Shi'Nynze
Raelynn: points downward and nods
Bixi Fizzlebang: awkwardly waves back
Licornah: ::blinks and makes a polite face :: Welcome back... :: feels awkward ::
Shi'Nynze: Ah, sorry. Not always the most pressing for most. Here, you may borrow my cloak.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Um... Zayden, do you have any extra clothes you can loan to... Craigh?
Shi'Nynze: passes him a cloak for now
Bixi Fizzlebang: Oh, there we go
Craigh: awkwardly shuffles into it, noticing his skin for the first time.
Shi'Nynze: It's okay. I know this is a lot to take in. Take your time. Everyone goes through this differently.
Craigh: What the ...?
Craigh: sinks to the ground in a squat and covers his eyes with his hands.
Shi'Nynze: I do not know what you are, but you told them you wanted to come back to do your magic. This looks like a form that can do that so you have been partially blessed. Perhaps fully. It is hard to know.
N'laea: nudges Raelynn
Raelynn: gulps and walks over, bends down, and grabs one of his hands.
Zayden: lemme check Bix!
Raelynn: Craigh, we're glad you're back.
Zayden: Welcome back Craigh
Zayden: I don't have any extra clothes on me but I'd happily give up my pants for Craigh
N'laea: Pants might make him feel better. More... human...?
Zayden Takes off his pants and hands them to Craigh
Craigh: feels Rae pull on his webbed hand and lets her lift it. He looks up at her, his eyes are still his original blue eyes looking out of that face
Lorie (Licornah): :: blinks ::
Zayden: I always enjoy a nice breeze anyway
Raelynn: slightly scowls at the now naked Zayden but decide it's the least pressing matter here
Craigh: Your goddess, is she a prankster, or a liar? Tricking hapless mortals for the fun of it?
Raelynn: Oh! Look at that! I know those eyes anywhere! They were always such a beautiful blue.
Shi'Nynze: It is hard to know why the dieties do what they do, but they never mean harm. Perhaps they see something better for you in this form, or perhaps they're a little mad you left them. It is hard to say. Only time may give you answers.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Honestly, I think you look pretty impressive
Shi'Nynze: They are not tricksters just... sometimes things go beyond our understanding.
Raelynn: smiles and shakes his hand a little
Raelynn: You have two of them.
Craigh: Wait.. no, she wasn't yours. Sehanine, and Liliathane (hope I got those right). Who's their follower?
Raelynn: Um, I mean, this is... an interesting new look, but we can get used to it. I can find you nice hats and stuff. Maybe some clothing that better brings out the tone of your... er, flesh?
Raelynn: Or hides it... hmm...
Craigh: Huh... I do have two again.
Craigh: sort of...?
Raelynn: But don't worry! You have friends here to help you!
N'laea: Easier to hold a bow with two. Or a wand.
Craigh: looks at his right hand.
Zayden: Yes the pants are just a loaner Craigh, I would like them back at some point
Zayden: You may cheat death but not Zayden
Raelynn: laughs
Zayden: chuckles
Craigh: Pants?
Craigh: Where?
Raelynn: grabs them from Zayden and hands them to Craigh
Zayden: I been standing here pantsless for a while man
Raelynn: I'm not exactly thrilled for anyone to be naked, but Zayden seems a bit more... comfortable with that prospect if anyone is going to be right now.
Craigh: shuffles awkwardly to his feet and turns his back to the group and puts them on hidden behind the cloak.
Craigh: HEY! Why's my foot so small?
Zayden: I still have a top on, that's hardley naked
Raelynn: Ummm, maybe the it couldn't be reconstructed from the fireball?
Raelynn: Skeevies aren't exactly properly clothing.
Youtargim: Ponders her not being thrilled with anyone being naked
Craigh: It's got regular skin!
Raelynn: Oh good! That's one less lotion I need to come up with for you.
Zayden: Fair Rae, but I'm rarely proper
Craigh: and ... hair? Looks like Indigo's foot. Why do I have Indigo's foot?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Oh, but your glitter lotion will probably be great for him now!
Raelynn: I don't think it's Indigo's foot, exactly. He still had his when he left for the manor.
Raelynn: There is a time and place for skeevies and nakedness and it isn't here is all.
Raelynn: Except, um, I guess it is since Craigh needs pants and we didn't have extra.
Raelynn: Oh this is confusing.
N'laea: Focus.
Craigh: turns back around, now wearing pants and a cloak, that don't really go well with his new skin
Raelynn: Hmm, we'll have to find you some new clothing.
Youtargim: You look like you might like swimming now Craigh?
Raelynn: You know, I DO love shopping for clothing if you want help. Now that I'm, um, over the, er, surprise.
Craigh: So .. umm... Sehanine... Is she a prankster type goddess?
Shi'Nynze: No, but she is Goddess of Mysterious. Why do you ask?
Zayden: shopping is fun
Craigh: Well this is really damn mysterious! Graah!
Shi'Nynze: nods
Craigh: They let me go, but said there would be 'conditions'!!! Well now I know what those were!
Shi'Nynze: You may always visit my shrine if you need while you adjust. I cannot guarantee any answers, but you might find a bit of peace.
Shi'Nynze: slight, sad smile
Shi'Nynze: If you were really in Aranavaith, it is never easy to leave.
Youtargim: All magic comes with a price
Craigh: massages his temples in visible frustration.
Shi'Nynze: Reincarnation is one of the only ways to come back with your soul in tact but... it is no guarantee to anything.
Craigh: sighs deeply.
N'laea: Only a guarantee to not be something worse.
Shi'Nynze: nods in agreement
Craigh: Yeah, I think they said something about that. I don't remember much of it, to be honest, and it's fading away.
Youtargim: Are you you?
Shi'Nynze: It will with time. You may still feel a touch of it on your soul, but it is a tricky thing to keep in your mind.
Craigh: frowns at Youtargim.
Raelynn: hisses, "Tact, Yout!"
Craigh: is at a loss for words, starting two or three different responses, but no words actually come out.
Bixi Fizzlebang: My god is a trickster god
Craigh: laughs.
Youtargim: Craigh was always someone who sat back and then came up with an answer
N'laea: We have not given him time to sit back.
Youtargim: if you can come up with an answer then you are you
Youtargim: Bixi is tricksie
Craigh: puts his left hand up to his temple, then finds an ear and feels it for the first time. Another complicated whistle escapes him
Shi'Nynze: quietly, "Take what time you need. You have time to comprehend it all. This is a very big event."
Craigh: Is there ... somewhere we can sit out of sight and get some food?
Raelynn: The inn! We're already there!
Raelynn: Oh, let me tell Gerry!
Craigh: Inside?
Craigh: With people?
Raelynn: Umm, no one is here right now.
Youtargim: Good People
Raelynn: Except Gerry and the Cook.
Youtargim: We are all here for you
Raelynn: I mean with the whole Hell portal thing... well, we kept people away while we cleaned up that mess.
Raelynn: runs ahead, "Gerry! We need food!"
Raelynn: more quietly to him once inside, "And do NOT react to our new guest. He is our friend, okay?"
Raelynn: Er, do not react badly.
Youtargim: I will go help
Raelynn: He'll be a bit of a shock, but, he's nice! Really! It's just Craigh!
Zayden: Can't spell Crazy without Craigh
Shi'Nynze: Do you need anything else, Craigh? I can let you adjust and head back to my shrine unless you might want more answers from me.
Gerry: I can get a good meal going
Craigh: Please stay...
Raelynn: A REALLY good meal, please.
Shi'Nynze: nods
Zayden: mmm yummy i love a good meal
Shi'Nynze: Of course.
Shi'Nynze: gently starts to lead him inside
Gerry: Branwyn is upstairs with her family
Craigh: I haven't said it yet, but thanks. I don't recall the specifics, but I remember choosing to come back.
Shi'Nynze: And if you'd like to stay at the shrine, you are always welcome. The forest is quiet, peaceful, and empty of people.
Gerry: you can take the other end of the rooms
Shi'Nynze: small smile
Shi'Nynze: Thank me when you know for sure this was the choice you wanted. Not yet.
Craigh: looks at his hands again
Craigh: although if I'd known...?
Shi'Nynze: Many choices we'd make would be different if we knew the outcome.
Craigh: sighs.
Craigh: limps into the Inn behind Shi
Zayden: Reminds me of my ex Beatrice
N'laea: follows them inside
N'laea: Your ex?
Zayden: choiced we'd make if we knew that outcome...
Bixi Fizzlebang: I know you're processing now, but I'm excited for when you're up to seeing what your new body can do. I bet it will impress you
N'laea: Ah. You would not have chosen her?
Bixi Fizzlebang: I mean like swimming and stuff
Bixi Fizzlebang: Not anything... weird...
Licornah: :: wanders along listening to the conversation, feeling empathy for Craigh ::
Bixi Fizzlebang: glances at Yout and Zayden
N'laea: And you do still have an apprentice it seems.
Craigh: smiles at Bixi. it stretches a bit wider than a normal human smile.
Zayden: I say try the weird stuff too
Zayden: just in case
N'laea: The weird stuff? Do I want to know?
Craigh: I don't know that I want to.
Craigh: looks at his webbed hand, front and back.
Craigh: What *is* this? Why is it different?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Oooooh, that's a good smile! You are going to be able to charm OR scare people with a smile like that!
N'laea: It looks like the hands of a... salamander or frog? Perhaps something amphibious.
Raelynn: Craigh! Gerry's getting good food ready for you. I bet you're REALLY hungry.
Youtargim: Give us a few more minutes
Raelynn: nods and goes back to tell Gerry to take his time and helps him make more
Craigh: turns quickly toward Rae, sort of, but not entirely like the Craigh of old. The spine works a bit odd
Craigh: Yes! Food! *growls in hunger*
N'laea: I do not think that is a sound you will want to make around those who do not know you.
Shi'Nynze: It is not a worry right now. Adjust.
Craigh: Oh, sorry. They just sort of... come out.
Shi'Nynze: You will discover many new things in the weeks and months to come.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yeah, honestly I think it's great
Bixi Fizzlebang: I mean, old Craigh was fine, but this one is much more interesting
Craigh: eyes tear up, and he awkwardly wipes at his face with his left hand.
Lorie (Licornah): :: nods in agreement with Shi, probably best not to push him ::
Shi'Nynze: whispers, "Left pocket of the cloak has a handkerchief in it."
Bixi Fizzlebang: Are you... happy crying or sad crying? And if it's sad crying, can I help somehow?
Craigh: fumbles around looking for it and pulls it out
Craigh: sniffs and clears his throat.
Craigh: Ahh... thanks Bixi. Umm... do I want to know how I ... died?
N'laea: Bravely.
Craigh: wraps the cloak around him
Craigh: That doesn't sound like me.
Craigh: chuckles nervously
Bixi Fizzlebang: Protecting your friends
N'laea: No one faces down a devil without bravery.
N'laea: You chose to face a devil and you died facing one. That is bravery.
Craigh: Devil... right. I remember some of that. Lots of plannign.
Zayden: [SKILL] Musical Instrument [MOD:DEX] (vs. Target 11) [SUCCESS by 6] [d20 = 5]
N'laea: Yes. And fire.
N'laea: It is... the fireball did not just take you. It was a difficult thing before Jennevive intervened.
N'laea: But you fought well enough until then.
Craigh: Fireball..? So it was quick then?
N'laea: Yes.
N'laea: Too quick for any of us to prepare for it.
Craigh: Good.
Craigh: shudders
Raelynn: peeks around the corner at Yout to see if it's food time now
Shi'Nynze: Branwyn is resting with her family, but she will be happy to know you are back.
Youtargim: I can bring things out when you are ready
Shi'Nynze: As other are.
Craigh: nods.
Raelynn: nods and gestures him to come grab food to help her serve
Licornah: Sorry, I turned and there was a unicorn...did anyone else see it? I turned around and :: looks glumly :: you had fallen... I feel bad
Carries out a platter of breads and jams
Shi'Nynze: You can take your time to see who you want. These are the ones who wanted to make sure and help you return, but there are others who will be happy, too.
Craigh: That's ... that's good. Umm wow. So much going on. My brain's just pinging all over the place...
Raelynn: follows behind with drinks and a bottle of not as great wine
Raelynn: That's okay! Food is ready!
Raelynn: It's easier to think when your stomach isn't empty.
Youtargim: Don't worry we took care of the people who did not like you, you are with friends now
Zayden: ohhh food
Raelynn: And drink. You might need one. It isn't as nice as whatever the other drink was, but Gerry said it's still good wine!
Youtargim: I will go get more
Craigh: I think I could use a drink.
Craigh: or three
Bixi Fizzlebang: A unicorn? that seems... unlikely?
Zayden: i mean ifyou insist sure i'll take a drink
Raelynn: Hmm, I'm not sure yet how much you can drink... we'll start with a glass first before I hand you a whole bottle. Is that okay?
Craigh: nods timidly.
Licornah: :: Shrug :: I haven't seen it since... but I could have sworn I saw one. It's a rare thing, but maybe the portal caused me to imagine things...
Shi'Nynze: pulls out a chair at the table and gestures for Craigh to sit down before joining the seat next to him
Raelynn: Come on, sit sit. Yout and I will get you all taken care of.
Zayden: The man's been dead and back again and you think a few drinks will do him in?
Raelynn: shrugs
Raelynn: New body. You don't know what that liver can handle.
Craigh: awkwardly shuffles his now-taller body with off-size feet onto the chair and pulls the cloak all the way around him.
Raelynn: Maybe he's a lightweight now, maybe he's a bottomless pit, but let's not get him very drunk to start!
Zayden: fine
Zayden: if you insist on being reasonable
Raelynn: grins
Youtargim: Wait Wait, whispers to Bixi, ... is Craigh a zombie now?
Raelynn: pours out drinks then goes back to help Yout get the rest of the food
Zayden takes a sip
Zayden: mmm here here
Craigh: sits hunched down in his chair and waits for some of the food to make its way to him before sticking out his left hand and grabbing something.
Licornah: A toast to Craigh, in any form, welcomed back to our table
Zayden: To Craigh!
N'laea: joins the toast
Youtargim: Brings out a ham and flowers
Craigh: Oh.. umm..
Shi'Nynze: To your new adventure.
Youtargim: I am not sure why Gerry thought you needed flowers but here they are, they are nice?
Raelynn: follows behind with side dishes
Craigh: shuffles around and drops the food onto his plate and grabs his glass.
Youtargim: Do you like flowers?
Bixi Fizzlebang: rolls eyes at Yout
Raelynn: Who doesn't like flowers, Yout??
Youtargim: To look at? smell? eat?
Craigh: I... they're .. fine?
Youtargim: I like to see them and smell them, but I have no idea what Craigh does with them
Licornah: Ham and flowers are an interesting dinner combo
Youtargim: It is Craigh still right?
N'laea: Some are good to consume.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Some make good tea
Youtargim: I think we just keep saying that so we all believe it
Youtargim: but he shoudl be able to say what his name is
Raelynn: Well of course! Look at his eyes!
Craigh: quickly downs his glass of wine.
Zayden: ham makes good tea?
Youtargim: If he wants a new one
Raelynn: Ohhhh
Shi'Nynze: Some do choose a new name. Such as Kray.
Shi'Nynze: small smile
Bixi Fizzlebang: Yes, we all deserve to make our own name if we want one
Zayden: What's wrong with Craigh?
Zayden: I mean as a name
Youtargim: What sort of tea do you drink Zayden?
Zayden: not as a person
Bixi Fizzlebang: Nothing's wrong with it
Bixi Fizzlebang: He might just want a different one. I've changed my name. Daph's changed hers
Bixi Fizzlebang: It's totally normal
Zayden: Usually the house blend
Youtargim: Is there a lot of ham in your tea normally?
Bixi Fizzlebang: I'm sorry, can't you just drink tea with your meal of ham?
Bixi Fizzlebang: Why are we making this weird?
Zayden: No sir, which is why I thought it odd
Youtargim: I can but Zayden thinks the ham is for tea
Zayden: Ham Tea, I try not to judge
Raelynn: Well that will NOT be on the menu.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Zayden is just very openminded
Youtargim: So is it Kray now?
Zayden: Thanks Bix
Shi'Nynze: You can think on it, too. You do not need to rush anything.
Craigh: I.. I... I don't .. want to change my name...
Craigh: grabs some food and quickly takes a bite
Youtargim: Do you like the flowers to eat? to smell? or to look at?
Craigh: Wha? (with mouth full)
Raelynn: Yout, dear, he's still er, himself! Just... he looks different, that's all.
Zayden enjoys food
Craigh: looks confusedly between Yout and Rae and Shi and Bixi
Raelynn: And, ummm, seems to have an appetite like Indigo.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Are these edible flowers?
Craigh: and maybe just a wee bit panicked
N'laea: Ignore them. Eat.
Youtargim: Well that would be a new thing
Bixi Fizzlebang: [SKILL] Botany [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 2] [d20 = 13]
Zayden: Did somebody say edible flowers?
Bixi Fizzlebang: They seem edible
Bixi Fizzlebang: eats a flower petal
Zayden: I love edibles
N'laea: raises brow
Bixi Fizzlebang: GERRY! WHERE ARE THESE FLOWERS FROM!? They could make a nice tea...
Youtargim: I like flowers to look at, to put behind Rae's ear, to smell, to have in the room
Craigh: swallows his food greedily and takes another bite
N'laea: Flowers should be a normal part of a diet.
Licornah: So, let us know what you want to be called, and we'll honor that. You'll figure it out as you go... small steps. No need to rush
Shi'Nynze: passes him some of her food
Gerry: Those are from the balcony
Zayden dissapontedly say "Oh these are just normal flowers"
Raelynn: smiles at Yout
Bixi Fizzlebang: whispers to Licornah "He just said he doesn't want to change his name"
Licornah: :: nods and whispers back :: But I think he's not sure of anything so not trying to pressure..
Bixi Fizzlebang: You've been growing them in pots, or?
Craigh: smiles widely at Licornah, but his eyes are still looking worried, darting around the room at everyone.
N'laea: Eat.
Gerry: There are pots on the balcony
Bixi Fizzlebang: I wonder if they'd grow in mist...
N'laea: Do not worry about them.
Youtargim: Hey Zayden, maybe you can do a quick song for Craigh...
Youtargim: Oh, looking around, where did he go?
Raelynn: He said something about needing to feel the breeze.
Bixi Fizzlebang: Craigh, maybe you could use a rest after you eat? A little nap maybe? Or... a jog? Whatever you need, let us know, we're here to help
Craigh: starts to point, but then pulls his hand back under the cloak.
Bixi Fizzlebang: I thought he was already feeling the breeze
Bixi Fizzlebang: What with no pants and everything
Shi'Nynze: quietly, "It's okay. They're all friends."
Youtargim: I think maybe we should go off and check on things Rae.....
Raelynn: Maybe he got a splinter...
Bixi Fizzlebang: If you want to be alone, that's ok too
Raelynn: Oh ho, nice try mister, but I should be here for Craigh.
Youtargim: I think maybe we should NOT be here?
Raelynn: pulls him to the corner, "Why?"
Bixi Fizzlebang: I think we should stop making assumptions!
Bixi Fizzlebang: And let Craigh tell us what he wants!
Youtargim: So he gets some quiet? fewer people around him, we can go and .... visit the chickens.... or pick apples, or
Youtargim: Give the poor guy space
Raelynn: But what if he doesn't want it?
Youtargim: Shi is there, Bixi is there
Raelynn: turns to face Craigh, "Do you want me to hang around or are you okay, Craigh?"
Craigh: nods to Bixi.
Raelynn: I'm okay making sure YOU'RE okay, but I won't make an assumption.
Craigh: Thanks. I'm just ... a bit .. overwhelmed, right now. You're all.. wonderful, really. Just... there's so much going on I can't keep track of it.
Bixi Fizzlebang: You don't need to keep track of anything right now except what you need
Raelynn: nods
Youtargim: Tugs on Rae's sleeve to pull her back away
Raelynn: I'm just giving you conversation and food and whatever else you need, but if you want quiet, I can step outside.
Raelynn: glares slightly at Yout
Craigh: You don't need to leave because of me.
Craigh: I'm grateful, really.
Licornah: :: sits in silence :: We're here when and if you're ready... go at your pace like Shi said.
Raelynn: shakes head
Raelynn: It's not BECAUSE of you. It's FOR you.
Raelynn: But SOMEONE thinks I'm a little too loud and talkative sometimes and overwhelming.
Youtargim: Shrugs and gestures to Zayden to play something
Craigh: I mean.. just.. what did they *do* to me? Why is this?
Craigh: waves his hand and arm in the air
Zayden: [SKILL] Musical Instrument [MOD:DEX] (vs. Target 11) [SUCCESS by 10] [d20 = 1]
Raelynn: to Yout, "Fine, compromise. We can sit at that table over there and watch Zayden play and leave Craigh to eat, but we can stay here so he knows his friends are here for him!"
Youtargim: Youtargim goes back to the kitchen to help serve more things
Craigh: stops to listen to Zayden's music.
Youtargim: Smiles over his shoulder at Rae
Raelynn: tosses up her hands and lets him go get food
Bixi Fizzlebang -> Raelynn: Your man is being really selfish right now
Raelynn: goes to sit down and try to be slightly more quiet
Raelynn: goes to sit down and try to be slightly more quiet
Raelynn -> Bixi Fizzlebang: Ugh, don't even. I am not thrilled right now.
Shi'Nynze: I do not have an answer for that.
Craigh: That was very good. I'm not sure, but maybe my hearing is better? Or have you always played that well?
Bixi Fizzlebang -> Raelynn: I mean, obviously there's other more important things going on right now, but I think later we should have a talk about whether romantic involvement with pirates is healthy or not
Zayden: Take a moment yall, for better or worse, to appreciate the miracle of life
Youtargim: Brings out puddings for everyone, and a small pot of flowers in water for Rae
Zayden: some nights are better than others Craigh
Zayden: but the bad ones make the good ones better
Raelynn: still gives him a slight glare but maybe also smiling slightly
Raelynn -> Bixi Fizzlebang: Hmph.
Youtargim: [SKILL] Whistling/Humming [MOD:DEX] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 11] [d20 = 5]
Zayden: Go Yout!
Youtargim: Accompanying Zayden
Craigh: ears twitch in Yout's direction
Shi'Nynze: It could be your hearing. You may have new skills.
