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Lanky Coconut Tree posted:But why? Random old man gives out a literal get out of jail free rope. For a bunch of pilgrims which he must have seen passing by every day, undergoing the same thing? Could be that that was literally 'the test'. Pilgrims like us (prospective kings or the like) get stopped and bothered, to test our character. Do we bear it with patience, do we bitch and moan and throw our weight around? Or do we turn to El? The update said that the guard sounded legit pleased to welcome us to Baitel after the priest gave us the okay, maybe that was because we passed some sort of character test. We showed that we work with the priesthood in times of trouble, and what could Baitel like more? Edit: Also, poo poo, a 10+ foot guy at the gates? drat. We thought we were such hot poo poo, suddenly there're giants all over the place, reclusive kings, giant gate-keepers, etc. I wonder if we're going to keep shooting up, 10+, 11+, so on, or if we're stopping here. Are we going to be among the top echelons, or are we going to remain checked by the power of the Baitel types? Ishamal's treatment of us seems to suggest the former, but who knows? Maybe everyone in Baitel gets that sort of talking to, don't destroy etc. Doesn't seem likely, at the least we've got some sort of special lineage to explain why the Melachim are so shy about us, and not about the folks in Baitel. Plus, Ishamal himself seems some sort of elite, and he's not that tall at all, so clearly height isn't everything (or he's hiding it some how). Just wondering what Diog (tentatively?) has in store. Are we going to blow these guys away eventually, or is this a glimpse of the top-tier that we're going to have to tread carefully around into eternity? Theglavwen fucked around with this message at 08:46 on Jun 26, 2014 |
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Theglavwen posted:Just wondering what Diog (tentatively?) has in store. Are we going to blow these guys away eventually, or is this a glimpse of the top-tier that we're going to have to tread carefully around into eternity? We live near the ocean. There's only so much soup to strain in Baitel. We can practice straining salt water long after they reach the limits of their cauldrons. We will strain supreme.
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It has been awhile. Diog has our height changed since leaving Zepath? Also suggesting we stick around to study at the House of El some. And try to meet the ancient hero-king.
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I'm feeling even more sorry for the women now. Highly blooded men can be more than 8 feet tall, and are presumably proportional. Meanwhile women of Blooded families are normal sized. Normal sized 16-20 year old girls marrying literal giants. At best the wedding night is going to be incredibly awkward. It's a drat good thing blooded boys start normal size. If they were born proportional to their eventual size no woman would ever survive giving birth to one.
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Voting later tonight if I can make it. But I wish people would vote for us going with Avram!
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Angela Christine posted:blooded boys... ...survive giving birth to one. Why else would it be called "blooded"? It's what they look like when they come into the world
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Mike Gallego posted:1. E Voting This
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L - URIAH! P & Q - Send the Merchant, Paebel, and the Smith. No reason not to have all the people in the know overseeing this. Is there some reason it has to be either P or Q? X - We owe this kindly priest. Cornuto fucked around with this message at 00:01 on Jun 27, 2014 |
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Lanky Coconut Tree posted:Anyone think that priest business was fishy? I kinda was assuming there was some sort of amulet of 'sorting out funny business' embedded in his staff. Whenever seemingly infirm and kindly old men suddenly need a staff, there's always something magical embedded in it.  Ask Avram if it would be possible to sell one of Indor's strong potions and one of her weak potions on the DL. If so, what kind of price could be expected. I know they're at the inn for now (Bah!), but it'd be good info to have for future reference.
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That priest's inspection was hilarious, and not suspicious at all in my opinion. Every Priest of El we've ever met (aside from the sour one that visited Zepath post-zviv) has been a huge bro. I agree that it might have been some kind of test, to see if we wheedle or appeal to our own authority or are humble enough to seek the help of the clergy.
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Completely unrelated but has the topic of dancing been discussed in Zepathian and Ur culture yet? How good of a dancer is Enkidel if he can at all? Are there religious dances? Is dancing seen as an act for women?
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Arkanomen posted:Completely unrelated but has the topic of dancing been discussed in Zepathian and Ur culture yet? How good of a dancer is Enkidel if he can at all? Are there religious dances? Is dancing seen as an act for women? We could get a dance-off going. Our Balls versus their best crew. We could provide the music, bust out our flu- aw poo poo nevermind.  RIP flute. Well, Rest in pieces. Because we ate it. Then never pooped it out. Probably still in there actually unless it turned into pure [???]. That priest totally didn't give a poo poo and it was great.
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There is probably some new standard for El pilgrimage banners that require a cord on the banner. The old priest figured Zepa didn't get the memo and fixed it for us. Dang beureucrats.
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FoxTerrier posted:I kinda was assuming there was some sort of amulet of 'sorting out funny business' embedded in his staff. Whenever seemingly infirm and kindly old men suddenly need a staff, there's always something magical embedded in it. Can we not bring up illegal goods while we're in Baitel proper?
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K We have a guy whose primary skillset is being a loud, bombastic gloryhound - I can think of nobody better to clear the path before us! Besides, we totally cockblocked him back at the Battle of Tadmor, he needs his shoutin' fix. P+Q , why not? X gon' give it to 'em. And now that we're here at last, here's some stuff you might've forgotten: King Manasseh of Dor completely snubbed us. gently caress him. The King of Heres taxed and cheated us. gently caress him. King Adullam of Libnah is a hell of a guy, Baitel should know of his piety and generosity. Jalitha told us not to ask the Kadmonim about their gods unless we intend to start a riot. I get the feeling we're totally going to do that anyway, but we should at least do it carefully.
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Speaking of reminders.Ishamal posted:The House of El will probably have questions for you when you arrive. Do not volunteer anything about Athar or Asherah, but do not lie to them, answer any of their questions honestly.
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Greggster posted:I still would love to know what kind of music there is in Ur, what instruments are the musicians of Ur playing? I'd assume stuff like this. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=viMbnj_Ei2A
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UppaTree posted:K We have a guy whose primary skillset is being a loud, bombastic gloryhound - I can think of nobody better to clear the path before us! Besides, we totally cockblocked him back at the Battle of Tadmor, he needs his shoutin' fix. K is Paebel, I think you meant L for Uriah.
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FoxTerrier posted:Ask Avram if it would be possible to sell one of Indor's strong potions and one of her weak potions on the DL. If so, what kind of price could be expected. I know they're at the inn for now (Bah!), but it'd be good info to have for future reference. Arkanomen posted:Completely unrelated but has the topic of dancing been discussed in Zepathian and Ur culture yet? How good of a dancer is Enkidel if he can at all? Are there religious dances? Is dancing seen as an act for women? On one of the holidays intoxication is mandatory for men and dancing is traditional. Diogines fucked around with this message at 00:45 on Jun 27, 2014 |
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Diogines posted:On one of the holiday intoxication is mandatory for men and dancing encouraged. They have St. Patrick's Day too? Neat!
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Angela Christine posted:If they were born proportional to their eventual size no woman would ever survive giving birth to one. Basscop posted:Why else would it be called "blooded"? It's what they look like when they come into the world Aha! Jalitha's been a ghost this whole time! Ooooooo
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Diogines posted:On one of the holidays intoxication is mandatory for men We still need an Effort Post on the local booze of Zepath. I bet Zepath makes a type of Whiskey and Athar is well known for Rum!
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Given Shushem's reaction to wine, I don't think Athar is into alcohol Though maybe he just really hates wine.
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Voting for 2 and 3 is closed. Athar has no alcohol. Ur has wine and beer. No whiskey or rum.
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1. L, I don't think this is the best choice? But gently caress. It's a fun choice. Besides, Uriah is our bro. Paebel isn't mighty and won't make a mark, and picking Danal will just have him gushing over us. Uriah will probably represent both us and Danal in a good way. 2. R UppaTree posted:
I have to agree with this. See my avatar.
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Diogines posted:
My god! It truly was hell on earth.
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No whiskey or rum?! Here we were, wasting pages debating about how to game the system to get modern irrigation, alloys, and other inventions into Urian society when it doesn't make sense; for El's sake we need to invest in someone to invent a distillery!
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Voting L for Uriah  Edit: P&Q X hollylolly fucked around with this message at 21:36 on Jun 26, 2014 |
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All this time and effort put towards purifying water when we could have been distilling alcohol with our mind!
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Task Manager posted:No whiskey or rum?!
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I lied. Voting remains open. In light of recent forum woes I am going to keep voting open till tomorrow.
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There Bias Two posted:My god! It truly was hell on earth. I need to really think about my desire to go back to Athar and become the Head 
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