Telli in the Chauntean Temple
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_I think that would be a perfect honor for her, Foilir. I don't wish to get in the way of the council honoring their kin, and you all would know best how to treat her.
I'm sure your plan will be a good balance respecting both the Clan and Chauntea both._
He seems pleased by the idea.
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Stubs hasn't said a single word since the news has reached him. He spends almost all of his time sitting in the room with the sarcophogus, turning a small amulet over in his hands as he keeps staring at the tomb.
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head down and slumping Grag lets out a deep sigh My faithful friend you have taught me much about loyalty an a servants heart. May ye rest weel… takes her legion keys and sighs again
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_Foilir looks over the will and stops. He nods and hands the will back to Jerrick.
The dwarf tugs on his beard pensively as he makes another offer that would appease the dwarves and Telli's last wishes.
Perhaps the body can be prepared for burial by the dwarven priests in the temple. When its time for burial the body can be carried by the temple guards and members of the Council of Moradin to the temple of Chauntea.
That way the dwarves of the hold can pay their respects as well as the people of Norwick. The death of a dwarf is a serious business, especially that of a priest. All the trimmings of a dwarven burial should be provided.
The sarcophagus will be made anyway, but will lay empty except for the ales that were left partially empty in her honor._
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He shows him the Will that Telli left behind, stating that she wanted to be buried here.
I believe her wishes should perhaps come first? He asks quietly.
(it was from a PM from Tigrelily, since I handled her death as a DM. Will have to work out the IC knowledge with her, and edit appropriately)
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_Foilir approaches Jerrick and has a quiet conversation about Telli's burial. The dwarves of the council are planning on a sarcophagus in the temple of Moradin. As she was a "samman" in the council, she would be buried with all dwarven honor that is given to a member of the council.
Her tomb will be guarded by the temple's elite guard, who are entrusted with protecting the remains of all the dwarven members of the council.
He explains that her tomb will become a part of the dwarven lore in the temple, with her likeness carved by the stonemasons, and inscriptions of her exploits decorating the rest of the tomb.
They walk and talk quietly, the dwarf not wanting to upset the druid, and speaking solemnly._
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_Anor, who was waiting to know where was Teli going to rest, approaches the place Jerrick is digging at, and chants to Mielikki, a prayer of Growth Plant, making the plants around the future grave of Teli grow up forming a beautiful structure, and the crops field growing bigger and stronger. she finalizes her chant in tears, and says just one thing…
" For you and your dreams, my friend"
She then nods to Jerrick, and walks away silently, lost in thoughts...._
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Jerrick comes by to pay his respects, kneeling for along while by her, seeming to hold a quiet conversation. Words like "Redemption" and "new all along" are heard, but the rest is quite hard to pick up.
He then pats her hand with a smile, and walks towards the Chauntean shrine east of town, and seems to be moving a stone over by it, and then begins digging a hole.
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Albryanna enters the temple, and for a long while just stares at the lifeless form, her lips moving slightly as she mutters silent prayers. After bowing her head in respect, she quietly exits the temple without so much as a word to any she passes.
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- The slow tap of a metal staff on the stone floor echos from the temple. Slowly, the dark armored dwarf makes his way towards the body.
One final strong tap and he stares at the 'farmer priest', muttering to himself.
His hand clenches his staff until his knuckles are white. The staff glows red around his fist, a faint sizzle is heard as it burns his hand.
Forgetting for a moment that anyone is around, he reaches out a hand in her direction and starts to mutter in gutteral dwarven. Remembering where he is, he stops and recomposes himself.
He takes out an ale and down most of it, leaving a sip at the bottom. Walking over to the body, he places the open bottle with the remaining ale near it. *
{D} For your journey to Moradin.
- He kneels in front of the body *
{D} Respect.
- Quickly and quietly he walks off, the tapping sound of his staff resonating in the temple *
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Aramuil quietly enters the temple, upon viewing Telli lying in state he closes his eyes for a long time as tears run from his eyes. He then quietly says a prayer in elven and departs.
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Elemmire keeps watching quietly as people passing by to pay respect to Telli.Then after a long thoughtful moment,approaches emotionless the body and places slowly a leaf upon her,saying weakly in elven the farewell.
''Kwara sina ten’amin…
Vara tel’ Seldarine ar’ Aman tel’ Seldarine, Aa’ nora lanne’lle. Aa’ menle nauva calen ar’ ta hwesta e’ ale’quenle.Tenna’ ento lye omenta...''
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_Theaon can be seen visiting the body of Telli. He kneels down in front of the body and mutters prayers for several hours. Afterwards, he rises and pats Telli's shoulder, and speaks in a light-hearted tone
"You were a good Legionaire and friend Telli. I'm sure now instead of making us laugh with your cheery personallity you'll be making the gods laugh."_
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Anor who was also present during the whole event, was seen leaving a specially beatuifull red rose at teli's lap, murmuring a prayer while her right hand stroke her cheek, holding her hand with the left hand.
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Feather was seen to be holding Teli's head in her lap and washing the fallen womans face when the goddess appeared. After she accompanied the priestess and prepared the fallen dwarven for her burial. What words were exchanged are unknown but she came back a little less upset for Teli's passing but saddened for the loss that would be felt by all Teli's friends
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Shortly after the soothing words from Chauntea were heard, Tindra approaches Telli and tucks a bottle of dwarven ale in her pocket. "I thought you'd want this while you are with Chauntea."
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Upon hearing the news of Telli, Elyl stops by the temple to pay his respects.
You were always a true and trusted friend, I'm tempted to go and drag you back. smiles sadly But I'm sure the gardens and the ale are worlds better than any here, rest well my friend. You will be sorely missed.
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The Chancellor makes his way over to the Chauntean Temple when he hears the news. He keeps a distance between himself and Telli, looking on with a concerned look on his face as he watches the others pay their respects.
Eventually he has a brief conversation with one of the keepers within the Temple and leaves without saying much to anyone else.
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_At the very next Dawn after Val hears of Telli's death, she can be found on one of the cliffs overlooking the surrounding area, and facing the sun, playing her drum and completing the death lays of Tempus, the last name she pronounces being Telli Thunden, now amongst the honoured dead.
Afterwards, she heads to the Grapevine, and shares a drink with anyone else who is mourning, singing old war songs of times and friends gone, at times with a tear in her eyes.
Seems everyone honours a fallen friend in a different way._
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Eventually, word reaches Maya at the Grapevine Inn. With great ceremony she washes and braids her hair, and then polishes her armor. She makes her way over to Telli’s resting place, and stands there for some time.
“It was great honor to fight beside you Telli Thunden. Not only were you priest of nature and fields, but great warrior. May all who visit respect and honor memory of you.”
Then with a smile she places an odd looking, serrated tooth on Telli’s chest, and leaves.
