Age of The End (D&D 5E) (IC)

[Felis]

Diella smiles. Though she doesn't know what it was Brea said, she is glad it worked. Natural creatures rarely attack out of malice after all; usually, they are just... agitated by something or hungry, if they behave in an aggressive way. Though it is a little unusual that in this case, the creature collapsed at the end of the conversation. Well, it will remain a mystery, Diella supposes.

"Yes, congratulations," she chimes in happily.

As the mock city disappears, Diella breathes out deeply, allowing herself to relax slightly. This should be the end of their trials, shouldn't it?

 

[Ilikepie]

Shalia wants to go over and hug Brea and congratulate her stopping the creature, but instead remains quiet and still unsure what to do since the trials appear to be over, but the gods haven't officially ended the trials yet. She pulls out her whistle and then stares at her whistle in her left hand and wandin her right, the symbol of her bond with her sister and the symbol of her magical powers. Shalia whispers to herself "This is it. Sis I did my best and I hope it was enough this time."

 

[DuckPrince]

Kalvienne paused, sighing a little and putting his weapons away and rubbing the back of his neck. "Good work, I suppose.. what else is there now?" He asked, looking up at the gods.

 

[Psychie]

Athaclenna nods in fervent agreement. Any solution that did not involve having to kill some poor creature is a good one. Especially to try and 'prove' themselves 'worthy' of being Ascendent.

 

[TyranntX]

Now that the trials have ended, the time for judgement has come. the party finds them selves standing on platforms which align the group into s single row. Once the row is formed, a radiant woman materializes and flies into a position between the party and the gods. "Mortals of the material plane, congratulations on completing the trials, the time has come now to pass judgement on you all. The gods will select you by causing your halo to glow, If you are chosen, that means you are in and can become an ascended." she pauses and Chronis, the god of time, continues "Should more than one god take interest in you, you may choose who you wish to serve under." He remarked, then Graphtier spoke out "If no god wants you, it means you will have the powers given to you stripped, and you will be damned to hell!" He stated, and then the woman spoke out one last time... "As is Tradition.... The god king will go first..."

Gagail stood up, looking down at the party. he lifted up his staff and used his power to make the end of it glow light a light. This some how made the halo of Beorin to glow as well. "I'll take this one to mentor. His devotion to my house is enough for him to pass." the dwarf's halo would dim down after he was selected.

Sherwood

Next would be Tempest, the god of space. He rose up and looked over the party, though his featureless face would make it difficult for one to read. He would raise a hand, and point down to the party to make the Halos of Troyk and Hopsek to glow. "These ones will suffice..." He spoke out in a monotone voice, almost as if more displeased than happy. The selected would then have their halos dimmed once the spatial deity sat back down...

D. Rex & Chuckles

Next would be the Time God, Chronis. He took no time at all to select the tiefling with red skin, "I'll be taking this one, I do do believe I could help her to become something quite fascinating." He would say seeming a tad bit eager, as if in contrast to Tempest. Evora's Halo would dim after she was selected.

Pumpkin Spice Cyanide

Now it was the goddesses of Love and Beauty's turn to select... They picked... no one? no one at all!? "We're sorry, we're sorry!" "We are, we are!" The took turns to speak. "But there was no one here that interested us." they continued in unison.

With that out of the way next was the Turn of the Goddess of death. She Chose Troyk too! she also seems to have taken an interest in hospek as well "I wish for these two, to be apprentices of mine..." she skulled, as Troy's halo glows once again... now he gets to have a choice once all of this is over.

D. Rex (Again) & Chuckles

Next up was Graphtier, he didn't bother to rise. and instead used his sword to point to the one he wanted while still sitting down, he chose the Saurian Vrail. "I'll Take That one!" He demanded, with a thunderous tone. as The Saurian's halo glows for a moment and dims back down.

dr xenon

up next is The goddess of creation. when she stood she smiled down at the party and chose a number of entries. "Please, I'd like to take these ones to raise as ascended." Ad makes all three female members of the party.

Felis , Ilikepie ,and Psychie

Last but not least it was time for the destroyer to choose. he got up from his throne to fly next to the angelic woman. Looking down at the party with a devilish grin, and flung is left arm from one side to the other to select the ones he wanted.... much to the shock of the whole arena.

D. Rex
dr xenon
Chuckles
Ilikepie
Psychie
Felis
Pumpkin Spice Cyanide
DuckPrince
Equusheart
Sherwood
FactionParadox

The crowd goes into a frenzy of whispers and confusion. "All of them!?" "WHAT!?!? How? Why?" "Xai Never wanted the whole group before" "What's he trying to pull? is this a joke!" "Is he even allowed to do that?"

The woman than spoke out. "You all have been chosen, But some of you have drawn the attention of more than one god or goddess. Please take the time to choose who you wish to be your mentor!"

 

[D. Rex]

Toryk beamed at Brea, she did good. Very good. Sure. He would have blasted the thing, but he was never one to argue with results. Needless to say, he was quite proud of his friend.


As the trials were called to a close, the gnoll bolstered his flintlock. And as the gods made cryptic selections, he eyed each of them.

Toryk was not unpleased about who selected him, Tempest was indeed one of the deities that he respected most, but Death was a close second.

And while Toryk was no zealot of Tenpest, he did know his teachings. Not that he held to them with any strictness. The good of oneself and material needed little in that regard. It would do a disservice to Tempest to choose solely on something as immaterial as faith. Such was how fools lost wars and fortune. So which then offered the most benefit.

"You ask us to make a decision. This be of significance, it appears. And to that end, I do no be wanting to make such a choice blind. Not when we be having an important job ahead."

"From what I be understanding, we would be learning from you. So I must ask, my Lord Tempest and my Lady Death, what is that you do be offering in your service? Why is it that you chose me, so that I may know to what in my strengths I can best build upon under you? And, I be so bold as to ask, can I not learn from both? And I suppose I should offer the same questions to Lord Xai for the sake of fairness." Even if Xai did give Toryk a headache, he was still an option in the table, and a degree of thanks was in order as he kept his pack from being damaged to hell.

Toryk wasn't being disrespectful here. It was only natural when one is being bid upon to know which offer was higher. No, it wasn't pride or foolishness that started these questions, but a the Initiative to be the best he could be. But it was a curious thought... how much did the gods want their ascended? Did they fight over them? No... they likely had an agreement to let the candidates choose who to serve so as not to provoke conflicts between themselves should two gods want the same candidate. It would also give Toryk a good sign as to which would be the best teacher, for an unenthused teacher would not have as much to offer than one that wanted to impart their teachers on a deserving pupil. Would offers be upped or would they dismiss the trouble of doing so? Very curious to find.

TyranntX

 

[dr xenon]

With Brea's adept defeat of the raging beast through her use of magic and persuasion Vrail flipped his sword back behind him and smacked it with his club-like tail.
Klang! it rang out, and he didn't relent there, he smacked the two together for another four times.
Klang!
Klang!
Klang!
Klang!

After hearing the offers of the two gods he didn't even hesitate. Pointing his greatsword at Graphtier he replied, "I accept!"

 

[TyranntX]

Toryk beamed at Brea, she did good. Very good. Sure. He would have blasted the thing, but he was never one to argue with results. Needless to say, he was quite proud of his friend.


As the trials were called to a close, the gnoll bolstered his flintlock. And as the gods made cryptic selections, he eyed each of them.

Toryk was not unpleased about who selected him, Tempest was indeed one of the deities that he respected most, but Death was a close second.

And while Toryk was no zealot of Tenpest, he did know his teachings. Not that he held to them with any strictness. The good of oneself and material needed little in that regard. It would do a disservice to Tempest to choose solely on something as immaterial as faith. Such was how fools lost wars and fortune. So which then offered the most benefit.

"You ask us to make a decision. This be of significance, it appears. And to that end, I do no be wanting to make such a choice blind. Not when we be having an important job ahead."

"From what I be understanding, we would be learning from you. So I must ask, my Lord Tempest and my Lady Death, what is that you do be offering in your service? Why is it that you chose me, so that I may know to what in my strengths I can best build upon under you? And, I be so bold as to ask, can I not learn from both? And I suppose I should offer the same questions to Lord Xai for the sake of fairness." Even if Xai did give Toryk a headache, he was still an option in the table, and a degree of thanks was in order as he kept his pack from being damaged to hell.

Toryk wasn't being disrespectful here. It was only natural when one is being bid upon to know which offer was higher. No, it wasn't pride or foolishness that started these questions, but a the Initiative to be the best he could be. But it was a curious thought... how much did the gods want their ascended? Did they fight over them? No... they likely had an agreement to let the candidates choose who to serve so as not to provoke conflicts between themselves should two gods want the same candidate. It would also give Toryk a good sign as to which would be the best teacher, for an unenthused teacher would not have as much to offer than one that wanted to impart their teachers on a deserving pupil. Would offers be upped or would they dismiss the trouble of doing so? Very curious to find.

TyranntX

Your question reaches the three, and they all looked to one another to see if they can agree who would speak first... and in what can only be described as a silent agreement... Tempest went first. "Pirates are usually the most dependable in my house, so I've been making a habit to taking them in... join me and you will gain the opportunity to build a treasure hoard to make even dragons envious of you..." The space god sighed, still seeming bored....Or perhaps even depressed? Hard to tell since he doesn't have a face.

Next the goddess of death took her turn. "You have brought death to this world, leaving bodies in your wake... My wish is for you to continue your slaughter.... bring lives to an end so that new ones can begin... Join me... and I will make you the instrument of my hallowed light..." She ghastly whispered.

Xai went last, and summoned a large crystal in front of the whole party, one that was as big as a ship. It projected an event of the past... It's Troky and the party Facing off against Rotta! "Anyone who dares to fight an end demon AND their forces is either foolish, or ballsy... and you D. Rex ... Or Troyk as you prefer to be called... are no fool. Join me, and you'll be guaranteed vengeance for your demise, you will be given powers beyond comprehension, and Above all could be given the chance to make enough money to live 1000 lives even without being an ascended." The Destroyer smerked.

The three gods then lookd down to you, waiting for you to make your choices

 

[TyranntX]

With Brea's adept defeat of the raging beast through her use of magic and persuasion Vrail flipped his sword back behind him and smacked it with his club-like tail.
Klang! it rang out, and he didn't relent there, he smacked the two together for another four times.
Klang!
Klang!
Klang!
Klang!

After hearing the offers of the two gods he didn't even hesitate. Pointing his greatsword at Graphtier he replied, "I accept!"

The woman speaks out, "Vrail the Ankylous... Graphteir the Forge Master!" she exclaimed, as the arena roared with applause

 

[Psychie]

Athaclenna takes a step forward and calls out, "I will follow my Goddess Saiama, wherever she will have me go."

 

[Sherwood]

Beorin drops to a knee and looks up at his God Gagail. "My Lord, I am your loyal servant, for now and always!"

 

[Equusheart]

Brea looked towards the destroyer with a mixture of confusion and uncertainty. The God of Destruction? He wanted her? Wanted all of them? It was a better choice than being rejected, but....

 

[D. Rex]

Your question reaches the three, and they all looked to one another to see if they can agree who would speak first... and in what can only be described as a silent agreement... Tempest went first. "Pirates are usually the most dependable in my house, so I've been making a habit to taking them in... join me and you will gain the opportunity to build a treasure hoard to make even dragons envious of you..." The space god sighed, still seeming bored....Or perhaps even depressed? Hard to tell since he doesn't have a face.

Next the goddess of death took her turn. "You have brought death to this world, leaving bodies in your wake... My wish is for you to continue your slaughter.... bring lives to an end so that new ones can begin... Join me... and I will make you the instrument of my hallowed light..." She ghastly whispered.

Xai went last, and summoned a large crystal in front of the whole party, one that was as big as a ship. It projected an event of the past... It's Troky and the party Facing off against Rotta! "Anyone who dares to fight an end demon AND their forces is either foolish, or ballsy... and you D. Rex ... Or Troyk as you prefer to be called... are no fool. Join me, and you'll be guaranteed vengeance for your demise, you will be given powers beyond comprehension, and Above all could be given the chance to make enough money to live 1000 lives even without being an ascended." The Destroyer smerked.

The three gods then lookd down to you, waiting for you to make your choices

Toryk was surprised that it was Xai that made the best offer. As one would expect, being in the position of third to make an offer, he had the advantage. But also in that what he was offering was in essence the combination of Tempest and Death.

Thiugh Tempest's offer did make him smile, exactly what he would expect of the great Tempest. The smallest offer, to pay the elast in getting the most. Might have worked if the other gods hadn't upped him.


"Gold matters to me now in what it can do for me to meet my goal. The debt owed to me must be payed in blood and bone and ashes and passes as their soul. Of Ratta and all like him."


"To you three, I ask what it is I will learn from you?"

The gnoll grunted irritable,"As much as it do suffer me to say, it be Lord Xai whose offer be the greatest."


The gnoll held up a finger, "However. While this may be a plane apart, in the Material Plane it do be customary in these situations between respected parties to give bidders another chance to make an offer. Lady Death, Lord Tempest, it is to you that I offer this opportunity in all due respect. With a final counteroffer given to Lord Xai."

"And should there be no change, it will be him who I learn under." Part of himself was hoping that Death or Tempest would outbid Xai, and that Xai wouldn't be able to offer more. Would save him the headache... but the larger part of him would see such a thing as worth it. Even if it meant friction, the quality of boons were the deciding factor. Should it be Xai, then so it would be.

TyranntX

 

[TyranntX]

Athaclenna takes a step forward and calls out, "I will follow my Goddess Saiama, wherever she will have me go."

"Athaclenna The Elf, The goddess of Creation!"

Beorin drops to a knee and looks up at his God Gagail. "My Lord, I am your loyal servant, for now and always!"

"Beorin the Dwarf, The God King!"

Toryk was surprised that it was Xai that made the best offer. As one would expect, being in the position of third to make an offer, he had the advantage. But also in that what he was offering was in essence the combination of Tempest and Death.

Thiugh Tempest's offer did make him smile, exactly what he would expect of the great Tempest. The smallest offer, to pay the elast in getting the most. Might have worked if the other gods hadn't upped him.


"Gold matters to me now in what it can do for me to meet my goal. The debt owed to me must be payed in blood and bone and ashes and passes as their soul. Of Ratta and all like him."


"To you three, I ask what it is I will learn from you?"

The gnoll grunted irritable,"As much as it do suffer me to say, it be Lord Xai whose offer be the greatest."


The gnoll held up a finger, "However. While this may be a plane apart, in the Material Plane it do be customary in these situations between respected parties to give bidders another chance to make an offer. Lady Death, Lord Tempest, it is to you that I offer this opportunity in all due respect. With a final counteroffer given to Lord Xai."

"And should there be no change, it will be him who I learn under." Part of himself was hoping that Death or Tempest would outbid Xai, and that Xai wouldn't be able to offer more. Would save him the headache... but the larger part of him would see such a thing as worth it. Even if it meant friction, the quality of boons were the deciding factor. Should it be Xai, then so it would be.

TyranntX

Xai laughs, "Its remarks like that why I like you... So be it you have a deal."

The woman then exclaims to the arena" Troyk the Gnoll... The god of Destruction."

 

[Equusheart]

Brea glances at the others before looking back to Xai. "I suppose I don't really have a choice do I?"

 

[TyranntX]

Brea glances at the others before looking back to Xai. "I suppose I don't really have a choice do I?"

The destroyer looks to you with a smile. "I am sorry, but no one else selected you. So I will be your mentor."

The woman speaks out after he does "Brea the elf, The god of Destruction"

 

[D. Rex]

Brea glances at the others before looking back to Xai. "I suppose I don't really have a choice do I?"

"You'll get to be with me, at least, eh?" Toryk asked. At least hed have her with him at least. Would help making it not too unbearable being under Xai.

 

[DuckPrince]

"I know I don't have much choice but what will I gain? I don't care about revenge too much." He said, watching Xai. "My companion died though.." He frowned with an upset sigh. TyranntX

 

[TyranntX]

"I know I don't have much choice but what will I gain? I don't care about revenge too much." He said, watching Xai. "My companion died though.." He frowned with an upset sigh. TyranntX

"You may want to double check your room about that... After The party is done here of course" Xai remarked

 

[DuckPrince]

"You may want to double check your room about that... After The party is done here of course" Xai remarked

He dipped his head at that remark. His tail swished in anticipation. "But what about the other part of my question. What do I gain from your mentorship?" He asked.

 

[TyranntX]

He dipped his head at that remark. His tail swished in anticipation. "But what about the other part of my question. What do I gain from your mentorship?" He asked.

"Like I said, power beyond what mortal imagination could comprehend... As well as immeasurable wealth... And, something unique for you specifically" Xai smiled

 

[DuckPrince]

"Like I said, power beyond what mortal imagination could comprehend... As well as immeasurable wealth... And, something unique for you specifically" Xai smiled

He nodded. "Alright. Good enough for me." He bowed his head lightly to Xai before he looked at the others. Somehow they managed to get through quite a bit together.

 

[Equusheart]

"You'll get to be with me, at least, eh?" Toryk asked. At least hed have her with him at least. Would help making it not too unbearable being under Xai.

Though she still seemed uncertain, Brea looked to Toryk and gave him a small smile. She wasn't alone at least.

 

[Felis]

Diella stands up a little straighter as the Goddess of Creation expresses interest in her. Though the halfling can't claim to be quite as deeply devoted as Athaclenna, Saiama is the deity Diella has grown up worshiping above the other gods, after all. Xai including her in his interest, on the other hand... Well, Diella feels honored that two members of the pantheon would care to raise her from the dead and mentor her, but her mind is made up.

Bowing respectfully to Xai, she says, "My deep thanks for your offer, but I believe my path lies with Lady Saiama." Once she straightens up again, Diella turns towards said goddess and gives a small, but certain nod.

 

[TyranntX]

Diella stands up a little straighter as the Goddess of Creation expresses interest in her. Though the halfling can't claim to be quite as deeply devoted as Athaclenna, Saiama is the deity Diella has grown up worshiping above the other gods, after all. Xai including her in his interest, on the other hand... Well, Diella feels honored that two members of the pantheon would care to raise her from the dead and mentor her, but her mind is made up.

Bowing respectfully to Xai, she says, "My deep thanks for your offer, but I believe my path lies with Lady Saiama." Once she straightens up again, Diella turns towards said goddess and gives a small, but certain nod.

"Diella the Halfling, The Goddess of Creation" the woman stated to the arena.