Veteran’s Plateau Altar

Tyrfing · 10-25-2022, 03:39 AM

Tyrfing had spent the week prior very torn and in deep argument with his beloved hummingbird companion as the two tried to make a decision on whether or not participation in this faith-based festival would piss off his Gods or not. Tyrfing argued for caution, thinking it was better to not offer anything then to risk his offering losing him favor with the Gods, and the hummingbird championed devil's advocate. The small creature who had guided him through life and held a part of his soul vehemently insisted that all Gods were his Gods, no matter what face they chose or what names they might call themselves. In the end, Tyrfing buckled beneath the wisdom of his fylgja and made his way to the plateau.

Choosing to believe that this God might be some representation of Odin, Tyrfing came prepared. Upon the altar he placed his offering - a heavy headed hammer he had purchased from a trader, it's handle decorated in black raven feathers and painted in blood upon it's cheek, runes meant to protect. The hammer symbolized Mjölnir - a devastating weapon as well as an instrument of blessing - the feathers representing Odin's faithful companions, and the runes intended to bestow protection upon the God.

With his offering placed the man withdrew, bowing his head reverently. He hoped the Gods would appreciate his gift, and moreso that his companion was right and that this would not backfire on him heavily tomorrow.

"Speech"
table art by nightauctor

NPC:

The hammer rests upon the stone and there is hardly a sound, the world seems to be holding its breath as if expecting something, but when nothing happens and you start to turn to leave, but as you turn around the plateau has fallen away, the crashing of thunder echoes around you suddenly and all you can see is a great grey cloudy sky, you are on the ground no more and a feeling of vertigo. Instinct drives you to fall to the ground and clinging to the rough stone under you. The thunder rumbles all around you and a primal fear of being struck by lightning fills you, you are aware that you are rising, the grey clouds dropping away from your little platform.

Then you break through the cloud cover, and blink against a bright light, you expect to see Valhalla, or the Bifröst, surely you were ascending towards the heavens right? But instead, all you can see is pale blue sky, and despite everything, you feel something of a calm settle over you.

You close your eyes and feel the sun on your face and when you open them again you are standing before the statue, never having even turned around. The tabby steps forward and looks you over and seems to be considering you for a moment, but finally gives you a small hesitant nod. “May your gods bless you for your generosity.” You feel a weight against your chest and realize somehow a pouch has materialized around your neck and you give a nod, your brain not quite grasping the exact wording the cat said as you leave.

You have received:
Defensive Battle Accessory - A set of 4 black hard leather bracers, each bracer has a line of runes running from top to bottom that pulse in a light blue light.

Staff: note when claimed

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