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[chokepoint]

I fear this journey shall be more treacherous than planned, but take heart my fellow Angels, I shall swim across and find other transport for you.

swim across

((Would something like this be a courageous action? Or is it mere vainglory))

With a determined look in your eye you wade into the icy cold waters of the Acheron. The waves lap above your head stealing your breath as you go. The breadth of the river looks much greater than when you were on shore. Soon some of the mad men who were once battling for the banner wade in after you and the waters churn with bodies struggling to get on top of one another. As they pull you down you realise that you are in real trouble here.  You are drowning. [1]

Do not be so hasty. Let us look on this side of the shore before we act.

Look about for a "lighter vessel." Consider God's divine grace and mercy as sources of light and lightness. Also balloons.

You are sure that all will be provided when you are in need. As you will see, your faith will be rewarded. [4]

"Indeed.  Patience inevitably brings one closer to what our Lord intends."

Temperance walks over to the figure Charon.

Speak with the ferryman

"Who are you, to be shackled with such a responsibility as the passage of the damned?"

Charon explains that every being has a purpose and ferrying the souls of the damned is his, for who elses has the strength to do it?  Coins are placed on the eyes of the dead and these are his payment for safe transport. Those who cannot pay must wait one hundred years to cross the great Acheron and reach their final resting place. Seeing Courage enter the waters he explains that there is no way to make it to the other bank by swimming and therefor there is a great danger attempting to cross without the ferry. [4]
Charon seeing your determination, agrees to rescue Courage and take you safely to the underworld.

(Apparently there's no justice in the afterlife. I sent Lermfish a PM but he still has not posted an action, sorry for the delay!)

[MidnightJaguar]

Stop drowning. Failing that, face death with courage.

((I suppose that answers that question.))

[NRDL]

Thank Charon, for aiding us.  God's mercy be upon him, for even in hell he does his duty.

Oh, and help Courage out.

[Ozarck]

((we could elect a new justice))

Allow Charon to rescue Courage and transport us across. offer thanks and a Blessing from the Lord. Wisdom examines the farther shore for threats and opportunities.

[AbstractTraitorHero]

((I'd be fine being the new justice.))

[chokepoint]

Stop drowning. Failing that, face death with courage.

((I suppose that answers that question.))

As the ferry approaches you are able to shake off your assailants and scramble into the boat with all your remaining strength. Safe aboard the ferry you rest shivering on the deck. [4]

Thank Charon, for aiding us.  God's mercy be upon him, for even in hell he does his duty.

Oh, and help Courage out.

Charon quietly accepts your thanks as he manoeuvers the ferry into position to rescue Courage. You try to pull Courage from the clutches of the thrashing men churning in the water but he has already rescued himself.[2]

((we could elect a new justice))

Allow Charon to rescue Courage and transport us across. offer thanks and a Blessing from the Lord. Prudence examines the farther shore for threats and opportunities.

With Courage safely aboard your thoughts turn to what you will find upon the far shore.
[3]

(Welcome to the first circle of hell. Also welcome AbstractTraitorHero as the new Justice.)

The First Circle of Hell

The rest of the ferry ride is mostly uneventful and you all have time with your thoughts as the waves lap against the bow. The sky is dark, cloudy and ominous. you complete your journey to the other shore and Charon informs you that you are now in hell saying:
"All those who Perish in the wrath of god shall here meet together out of every land."
And into the twilight you disembark then climb down into the abyss as the ferryman boat bobs farther away back towards the other shore to find more grim patrons. The first circle of hell seems to be comprised of a meadow shrouded in the dark of night. The wind blows continuously and on it is heard faintly the distinct sighs of a million men. No star shines in the sky and a multitude of dark forms lumber about or gather in small circles on the ground  carrying on quiet discussions. In the distance you see the shadowy form of an enormous castle with seven gates.

Do you approach the castle or talk to a nearby group of people?

[MidnightJaguar]

Many thanks Charon, that was foolish of me. But perhaps we should question some lost souls before entering the castle?
Attempt to greet the shadowy figures.

[AbstractTraitorHero]

((Is it fine for me to begin posting?))

[chokepoint]

((Is it fine for me to begin posting?))

You  can start posting now. Welcome to the game.

[AbstractTraitorHero]

Yes...lost SOULS are a must justice must...always be given.

[NRDL]

"Let us go to them."

Speak to the group of people.

[AbstractTraitorHero]

Speak to the people find out their truths and their lies find any who must be justiceded ((ex murdered brutally or jailed)) also my character is female due to rolling dice.

[Ozarck]

"they are already receiving their justice. You need not add to it. remember, we are looking for a particular man by the name of Dan T. Alighieri. Perhaps you could offer a reward for aiding us? it would only be just to do so, providing we have a reward worth sharing." Contemplate ways in which we could reward assistance. Perhaps we could bestow a touch of God's grace on someone for their kindness, or arbitrate for a dispute? Avoid the castle for now.

[LordBrassroast]

Are you guys still taking signups?

[chokepoint]

Are you guys still taking signups?

Full, but PM sent.