"I guess it's not really surprising they have a contingency for that if they're gonna send people to plunder temples and shit."
Watch as long as my bacon remains unthreatened by this storm.
It's getting a little dicey, but you are safe for now, if a bit wet. if the storm grows much in intensity, who knows what might happen though.
Well, this has been an interesting adventure. Make sure I still have all of my parts, now that I might be somewhat safe. Also, try to remember if we brought the cart.
the cart got wrecked, yo. you do have all your parts, and your brain back, yay!
((I'd actually meant by that that Ebony would be staying on the plateau instead. Hence the "on second thought".))
if you'd have stayed where you were, you'd either be in huddling behind clunkers right now, or have been swept away by the water and wind. I had assumed you meant "Don't hang around or run into the open exposed land, but find shelter" instead, and had you follow those guys since shelter is what they were after. I can retcon you to either Clunkers' side, or the monastery, if you prefer.
"Pleading statement: Now now, your grace. No reason to get upset. The Legion isn't exactly known for its social graces. You must forgive us mortals our shortcomings, we cannot help it. Allow me to do the introdcutions."
He turns towards the Omega representative.
"Statement: It is good to be home.
Mission report: We have assassinated the head priest, laid ruin to the temple and brought the idol, as per mission parameters. Doing so would have been impossible without the help of the being before you, though it has a request in exchange.
Explenation: The one before you is Katha, god of justice and harbinger of storms. Katha would like an account about the reasons and details of our mission on his temple. It seems like the least we could do in exchange for the help he has given."
Clunkers takes small bow and steps back again, hoping the god and the man will play nice. If robots could sweat, he'd be as slick as an oilspill right now.
Say the above, hope for the best. Also rearrange my staff to absorb lightning in a discreet way, and pull on the hood of my magic resistant cloak.
"Katha is fully aware of the reason behind our attack. What Katha is after is not explanation, 'Emissary,' but a target for his wrath. You see, his sanctuary has been violated, and the Old Laws do not allow him to overlook the infraction, nor to simply let it pass. Katha's Justice will come to pass. Omega Legion will be honored to serve in carrying Katha's Name to the heretics who have called down misfortune on his people, and have forgotten his Glory, in the proper time, at the decisive moment. Until such time - the Time of Katha's Retribution - Omega Legion is honored to provide a sanctuary wherein Katha's Name might be proclaimed. It is but a poor place, not worthy to be called Katha's Final Resting Place, but we offer our guest the finest we have, until that Day arrives."Katha, Clunkers, and the Man in Armor form a tableau, standing in silence for some time while the storm rages. the returnign heroes huddle in their cave, wet and cold, hoping either for violent fireworks, or for sun.
"A MODEST HALL IN WHICH TO TAKE RESPITE. I WILL ACCEPT YOUR INVITATION, FOR A TIME. YOR HOUSE WILL BE SUNG ABOUT IN SONGS OF GLORY AND CONQUEST, ON THE DAY I CAST DOWN THE USURPERS ONCE MORE."Katha disappears in a flash of light and a mighty thunder, which echoes through the canyon for minutes after. the storm rages on, pouring into the formerly still spot in full force. Clunkers is buffeted hard by the wind, rain, and ice, finding it difficult to remain upright. The Man in Armor gestures for him to follow, and leads him into the monastery.
Meanwhile, a voice calls out behind the group in the cave. they turn and see a head poking out of the shadows. "Best follow me. We'll get you dry again." You turn to follow and pass through a crack in the wall you are sure wasn't there before, only to step out inside the foyer of the monastery, which is getting crowded, what with Clunkers, The Man in Armor, the big guy and the snake lady, and your guide.
and so ends the mission to steal a god. Level ups, and you have a little opportunity here, so take advantage of it.