The Age of EnlightenmentOutside the Kingdom of Skulls Throne RoomEtherdrifter approaches the hut with his ever present grin.
Etherdrifter says “It seems that quite a few look forward to the opening of this place...”
Etherdrifter chuckles, his voice sounding like the grinding of tombstones
Etherdrifter coughs in a buisiness like manner, obviously a habit from his time amongst the living
Etherdrifter says “Before the ritual begins I will need the patches 2N and 2E of here cleared of all jungle.”
SofaKing nods to Etherdrifter. 'It is cut.'
SofaKing looks cooly at Cheesesteak. 'What about Raktam? We are here to celebrate the rejuvenation of the Kingdom of Skulls."
Etherdrifter says “My thanks... I must gather some items for the ritual now... I will return soon.”
Etherdrifter says “For this ritual I will also need some driftwood for my totems. 8 pieces should suffice.”
Boswald Leopold III bounces around trying to hold in his excitement… “Ooo this will be fun!” …Wide eyed he hasn’t a clue what’s going on but wants to help… “here! I have 2 pieces”
Boswald Leopold III is delighted in his impeccable timing. To rise out of the tunnels @ this moment of time to be in his first “on top” party.. “no rats tonight.. heeheehee”
SofaKing says “Welcome to the overworld, Boswald.”
You hear SofaKing whisper “Thank you for the kind gift. Is there anything I can do in return?”
Boswald Leopold III notices some staring @ him… “What!? I’m a white cannibal!.. it’s not my fault… you try growing up in cannibal school w/the name Boswald Leopold III...” Feeling uncomfortable he hides in the crowd.
Boswald Leopold III says “thank you.." Quickly puts the herbs in the worn sack around his neck.. he moves closer to the friendly giant warrior.”
Black Fang says “When does the pub open then, hmmm?”
Flying Squirrel approaches the group, keeping a nervous distance from Rachel's snake. "Rachel, you don't half scrub up well! I didn't miss the party did I?"
Flying Squirrel looks even more nervously at Etherdrifter, then gazes off into the spirit realm. "Hi there, mister spirit. Exorcist? Who, me? You must be mistaken..."
Etherdrifter grins looking at the spirit
Etherdrifter says “Very soon now...”
The Avatar returns from the War in Raktam, with his friends and allies.Boswald Leopold III returning w/feathers still in mouth looks around at the growing crowd.. his chewing annoys some close by. “sorry.. good parrot.. my bad”
Crazy Ian says “Ethrarfor ING cu fornuhlunyun puth for thi juhhum zithbar! 5 gerlun cunuh rarhum?” with a slight accent.
Anthor appears as if from nowhere, in front of everyone, his cloak flapping in the breeze
You say “My friends, I have returned from afar, from Raktam where the war continues”
Anthor looks wearied from his travels, but his eyes are bright
Wulla-mullung says “This seal is a remarkable bit of sorcery, Etherdrifter. Might I ask how you accomplished it?”
You say “I have returned with my friends and fellow travelers to return the lost skulls of the ancients to their rightful place”
Anthor looks across the tired faces, but sees some smiles.
You say “Three of the four skulls were found over the last few weeks. The final skull is here. Right in front of the Throne Room!”
Anthor asks Rachel for a shovel and starts digging
You dig a hole with your shovel.
You have a look around and find the fourth skull of the ancients!
SofaKing says “Oh Ether, that reminds me. I owed you a skull. ”
You hold up the creepy skull so it can be admired.
You say “The skulls has been found!”
The Ritual BeginsEtherdrifter grins and motions everyone to silence. His eyes glowing a deep blue, he fixes anthor with a long dead stare.
Etherdrifter says “Then let us begin...”
Cheesesteak says “You are more concerned with the affairs of your neighbors while your subjects are slaughtered mercilessly in their own villages, SofaKing? Ancestors forbid Wiksik ends up with a ruler who cannot”
Cheesesteak says “prioritize.”
Etherdrifter says “Hand me the skulls avatar.”
Cheesesteak says “Oh, and Black Fang's back if anyone's concerned.”
Anthor collects two skulls from Rachel and hands them to Etherdrifter
You say “Thank you Rachel, your help has been most important to our quest.”
Anthor pulls out the third skull from his cloak, and then hands it and the fourth skull to Etherdrifter.
You say “These are the lost skulls of the ancients, I'm sure you will handle them with care.”
Golgul says “yes... I sense Black Fang's spirit is among us here...”
You say “SofaKing is here by my request, CheeseSteak. He is my Blood Brother, and is welcome in our midst”
Etherdrifter grins as he accepts the skulls, taking each one and handing them to the waiting Sillylilypily
Anthor honors Black Fang's presence
Etherdrifter says “Now for your part my apprentice...”
Etherdrifter pulls out a 5th skull from his robes and hands it to her.
Etherdrifter says “Erect the totems as I have told you...”
SillyLilyPily bows to Etherdrifter and scurries off
The Enchantress erects the totemsYou then proceed to add 1 skull to the signpost.
Fashioning a rough sign out of a couple of pieces of driftwood, you stick it into the ground and carve IGNUS onto it.
You then proceed to add 1 skull to the signpost.
Fashioning a rough sign out of a couple of pieces of driftwood, you stick it into the ground and carve AQUA onto it.
Anthor follows where they are looking.
You then proceed to add 1 skull to the signpost.
Fashioning a rough sign out of a couple of pieces of driftwood, you stick it into the ground and carve AETHER onto it.
You then proceed to add 1 skull to the signpost.
Fashioning a rough sign out of a couple of pieces of driftwood, you stick it into the ground and carve TERRA onto it.
You then proceed to add 1 skull to the signpost.
Fashioning a rough sign out of a couple of pieces of driftwood, you stick it into the ground and carve MORTUS onto it.
The totems arise surrounding the Throne RoomEtherdrifter bends down and draws a circle on the floor with a 5-pointed star within, the star points north...
Etherdrifter looks to the north as the first totem rises
Twiglet looks to the north and sees a skull on a post that wasn't there a few minutes ago.
Anthor follows where they are looking.
Etherdrifter looks to the west as the second totem rises
Etherdrifter looks to the east as the third totem rises
Anthor feels a prickling at the back of his neck, as if there are multiple spirits around. The wind starts blowing suddenly.
Etherdrifter looks to the south east as the fourth totem rises
Etherdrifter carves something onto the side of a hut.
Etherdrifter scratches out what was carved on the side of a hut.
Etherdrifter looks to the south west as the fifth and final totem rises
SillyLilyPily says “Master, it has been done.”
SofaKing bows his head to the superior sorcery of the necromancer.
Etherdrifter begins to chant, his tombstone voice booming out every word, each burning into the minds of all around before vanishing from memory
Etherdrifter raises his right hands and points his index finger at anthor
The Avatar enters a transcendental stateAnthor reads in a hushed voice, from the writing that has just appeared on the side of the Throne Room: "Ignus, Aqua, Aether, Terra, Mortus"
Anthor sees a magic circle drawn on the floor with the words "Ni Muni Hastu" inside it
Anthor falls to his knees into a trance state, his cloak starts glowing with a blue emanation
Anthor 's eyes turn completely black, his mouth opens and words come out in another voice and language

You say “Aer enim volat”
You say “et cum omnibus creaturis officia sua exercet”
You say “et firmamentum eum sustinet”
You say “ac aer in viribus istius pascitur”
You say “Unde quocumque venientes perrexerunt”
You say “velut cum gudio celestis paradisi”
You say “suscepte sunt”
You say “quia in religione morum honorifice”
You say “apparuerunt”
Anthor collapses to his knees, his brow furrowed with pain
Etherdrifter carves something onto the side of a hut.
Etherdrifter scratches out what was carved on the side of a hut.
SofaKing moves to Anthor's side, clasping an arm around his side and lifting him to his feet.
Etherdrifter looks up from his chanting and barks out an incantation
Etherdrifter says “Ego imperium vos antiquus caputs ut tribuo mihi ops victum phasmatis intus!”
Etherdrifter raises his hands to the sky and plunges them into the earth, sending a wave through the ground at the throne room.
Etherdrifter chants on as the screams of thousands of disembodied spirits erupt from the throne room.
Anthor starts chanting again in tongues
Etherdrifter carves something onto the side of a hut.
Etherdrifter scratches out what was carved on the side of a hut.
You say “O ignis Spiritus Paracliti O ignis Spiritus Paracliti”
You say “vita vite omnis creature”
You say “sanctus es vivificando formas”
You say “Custodi eos”
You say “qui carcerati sunt ab inimico”
You say “et solve ligatos”
You say “quos divina vis salvare vult”
You say “Darkness disperse. By the Holy Light of the Ancients, I command thee. Disperse this Age of Darkness, and Bring in the Age of Enlightenment!”
Anthor gains strength, looking fiercely towards the Throne Room entrance.
The Ritual ContinuesEtherdrifter looks north and chants the word "Ignus", the totem to the north flares a bright red
Etherdrifter looks to the west and chants the word "Aqua", the totem to the west glows a deep blue
Etherdrifter looks up and curses a little before continuing
Etherdrifter looks to the east and chants the word "Aether" and the totem to the east flares white
Etherdrifter looks to the south east and chants the word "Terra" and the totem to the south east flares a bright yellow
Etherdrifter looks to the south west and chants the word "Mortus" and the totem to the south west flares deep purple
Etherdrifter places a hand on anthor's shoulder
You say “Ad meus legitimus gestus as dominus meus imperium tu ad patens ille porta a fronte ex meus”
Etherdrifter forces the spirit of fang into Anthor's body to fuel the spell
Anthor looks towards the door
Etherdrifter smiles as the doors open outwards
A Traitor Exorcises Black Fang's Spirit!Hexoatl performs a successful exorcism ritual and casts 1 spirit away from here.
Etherdrifter points a finger at Hexoatl and utters a death spell at his retreating figure
The Throne Room is Reopened & A Traitor is ChasedYou say “Friends, enter with me. The Throne Room is ours. We shall celebrate the banishment of the Darkness. Come! Join me!”
Etherdrifter grins
You climb inside.
Cheesesteak says “Greetings, Etherdrifter.”
Cheesesteak says “Hi, Anthor!”
SillyLilyPily bows in great respect to Etherdrifter
Etherdrifter enters and takes up his seat in the shadows once more
Anthor sits upon the Skull Throne, taking his rightful place
The ghostly voice of Black Fang says “Would someone please kill Hexoatl NOW before he summons / exorcises me again?”
You say “Hello CheeseSteak, Etherdrifter, and SillyLilyPily”
You say “I'll get him, where is he?”
Anthor welcomes his friends in. Let's drink. Be Merry. We have a lot to celebrate! It's the start of a new era!
Golgul says “May the spirits of our Ancestors rejoice at this auspicious day!”
Anthor will return in one moment
You step outside.
The Enchantress executes the TraitorSillyLilyPily slips from the throne room to kill
You step outside.
You attack Hexoatl with a heavy sword for 5 damage. They die.
You collect the head of Hexoatl and clean it up before adding the skull to what you're carrying.
Anthor says “How dare you exorcise the spirit of Black Fang!”
You say “bad boy, no cookie.”
Black Fang is avenged, and the Party BeginsYou climb inside.
Anthor nods to the spirit of Black Fang
Etherdrifter says “Such magic is exhausting though... Even for the dead...”
You say “Hexoatl is now dead by the sword of our beautiful SillyLilyPily”
SillyLilyPily enters the throne room tall and proud.
Twiglet says “Party!!

”
Cheesesteak says “Erm, why did you kill Hexoatl?”
SillyLilyPily tosses the freshly cleaned skull of Hexoatl into the air, spinning as it soars
You say “For daring to exorcise the spirit of Black Fang during our ceremony”
Cheesesteak says “Ah.”
You say “That was an offense against the Ancients”
Cheesesteak says “Indeed it was.”
SillyLilyPily points her finger towards the spinning vessel and it explodes into tiny crystals, showering all below with faceted gems
Etherdrifter picks a gem out of the air and pockets it
Anthor calls for the dancers to come out and perform for the throne
Etherdrifter pulls out a bottle of wine and begins to drink it, sadly the wine goes right through him
The Avatar is possessed by the spirit of Black FangYou feel an unknown force take control of your body. Anthor sits back and rests his brooding chin on his fist. He grunts for rum to be brought forth.
Anthor starts acting very strangely.
SillyLilyPily rushes rum to Anthor and kneels at his feet
SillyLilyPily gives you a gourd of tasty berry juice.
You feel an unknown force take control of your body. Anthor hesitantly reaches out a hand to stroke SLP's hair. He smiles a strange, feral smile.
Anthor starts acting very strangely.
You feel an unknown force take control of your body. You say “Not all the people of the Kingdom have grown slothful and traitorous. It pleases me that you celebrate now.”
Anthor starts acting very strangely.
You feel an unknown force take control of your body. You say “This body is weak but the heart that beats within is true. This one will not make a Tyrant but he will make a strong and purposeful King.”
Anthor starts acting very strangely.
SillyLilyPily feels shivers running down her spine, and looks deep into the Avatar's eyes
You feel an unknown force take control of your body. Anthor shifts on the Throne and stands to retrieve the object he was sitting on; a child's toy spear. He holds it like a Royal Sceptre.
Anthor starts acting very strangely.
You feel an unknown force take control of your body. You say “My time as the instigator of the Kingdom Of Skulls has passed. I was not fated to live a happy and contended life. And so a new era now begins.”
Anthor starts acting very strangely.
Hastur says “What? I thought there was going to be some redecorating done during the closure. Where's the leopard prints? The outrageously expensive fountain of blood?”
You feel an unknown force take control of your body. You say “Give this shaman your loyalty. remain true to the purpose of the Kingdom, a homeland for all natives. Adhere to this principal and you will flourish.”
Anthor starts acting very strangely.
Hastur smirks, and you realise he's joking. Or at least you hope he is. Fountain of blood?
You feel an unknown force take control of your body. Anthor laughs. "Aaah, He Who Is Not To Be Named. The coffers of the Kingdom seem to have been emptied."
Anthor starts acting very strangely.
You feel an unknown force take control of your body. You say “A fountain of blood would be most pleasing. Sadly, I see no barbecued outsider fingers amongst the feast food.”
You feel an unknown force take control of your body. You say “Succession... such a strange notion. No heirs did I produce, and my brother remained a phantom in Rakmogak. So now I name this Avatar the new ruler of the Kingdom of Skulls. I charge you to”
Anthor starts acting very strangely.
You feel an unknown force take control of your body. You say “find my brother and groom him in the ways of honourable natives. Impress upon him that he is next in line to the Throne and should give this Avatar his support and his life.”
Anthor starts acting very strangely.
You feel an unknown force take control of your body. You say “And now I must continue my Mystery Walk. The Ancestors have tasks unfulfilled that I must undertake. Look for me in the night, in the lonely places. Know that I will be hunting those who stray.”
Anthor starts acting very strangely.
The spectral figure of Black Fang floats up from Anthor's body and gives a doom-laden laugh. "MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"
You hear Black Fang let out a shocking shriek coming from all around you, and lose 2 HP from fear.
Lifelover kneels before the spirit of Black Fang and offers what small services he can offer.
Gifts are bestowed by the AvatarEtherdrifter drifts out of the hut quietly, returning to his studies
Cheesesteak steps out and follows Etherdrifter...
dragontamer56 says “i seek guidence to the cave near by for a task for etherdrifter can you help me?”
Lifelover uses a healing herb on you and restores 2 health.
dragontamer56 says “i have just been informed there's i gsuc member 2s 2e from th hut with nicole i love you caved into it.... orr thts sweet ahem sorry mind wondering”
dragontamer56 says “also and info on the caves near by would be appreciated”
Rachel Stone says “TWIG! Where have you've been!”
Rachel Stone runs up and hugs Twig. Her pet snake hisses. "It's open again!"
Rachel Stone performs a successful invocation ritual and summons 1 spirit.
Rachel Stone performs a successful exorcism ritual and casts 1 spirit outside and away from here.
You say “My friends. The Ancients have spoken. The Darkness has been banished. Black Fang has passed on to another place. Eat, Drink, Be Merry. For today is a new day!”
You step outside.
You step inside.
You say “dragontamer56, To get from [-70.237,+26.410] to [-70.221,+26.459] you need to go 16 east (⇒) 49 north (⇑)”
You say “That will get you to the closest cave entrance.”
You say “And thank you for the information on the GSUC, if someone has energy, please take out that trash!”
You say “Rachel Stone, I bestow this gift upon you for your help in finding the lost skulls.”
Anthor hands Rachel Stone some gold
You give 20 gold coins to Rachel Stone .
You say “Hastur, I bestow this gift upon you for finding the first skull of the ancients”
You give 10 gold coins to Hastur .
You say “SillyLilyPily, I bestow this gift upon you for your support and strength, and for being by my side through these troubled times”
You give a bottle of fungi juice to SillyLilyPily .
You give a golden egg to SillyLilyPily.
Anthor bestows a treasure to SillyLilyPily, along with some fungi juice
The Age of Darkness is over, thanks are given, and SofaKing speaks to the AvatarAnthor says “I thank all my friends for their constant support during the war with GSUC, the Skull Hunt, and the Darkness that has now gone from our land.”
Anthor says “SofaKing, my Blood Brother. You are welcome to stay with us for as long as you'd like. Come enjoy the festivities. We shall need to talk privately later about the war.”