The Silent Cathedral

by Iblis

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Iblis2006-02-20 00:48:16
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Font of the Beast.
This font emanates an air of palpable authority strong enough to induce awe. It is formed entirely of black
marble and gold, the contrast drawing attention to every tiny detail of craftsmanship, every miniscule carving
that adds to the aura of raw majesty. In each of the four corners of the room stands a different tableau: in
one corner a flame roars angrily, in another stands a bloodstained Iron Maiden, in the third hangs a gleaming
silver web, and in the fourth writhes a mass of mutating flesh. A path of red stone lined with gold leads
straight up the center of a room to a magnificent altar of bone, stained a deep crimson by the life's blood of
a thousand sacrifices. Before the altar stands a mighty scepter, its head of polished obsidian, waiting to
deliver judgment to the faithless. In the back of the room sprawls a huge throne of skulls, empty to the naked eye but radiating the cold, regal presence of the Supreme Master of Nil.
Cloaked in tattered robes of black, this figure's visage is hidden from view.
You see a single exit leading south.


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Evidence of his viscanti heritage flares beneath his hood, blood red eyes burning with a pain that evidences
his revival from death. His long slumber is echoed by an sense of the ancient around his being and flickering
shadows of power that dance along his silhouette. Rakish fingers extend past the edges of the sleeve of his
right arm, constantly in motion as if tracing something unseen to the naked eye. His left hand is missing.
Alaron y'Bolgari, the High Priest of the Silent Cathedral is quite powerful.
He weighs about 156 pounds.
He is loyal to the Mighty Dominion of Magnagora.
You see nothing in it.


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Fain, of the Red Masque says, "Those metal-encased creatures were more than one would have thought.
Apparently, it is possible to create them again, but for the assistance of Magnagora."
2544h, 3534m, 4128e, 10p exk-
Fain, of the Red Masque says, "The High Priest is currently working on a ritual to... Assist... The
Necromentate to create one."


That's a very basic summary of the event that is currently "going down" in Magnagora. Just thought I'd share.
Arix2006-02-20 00:56:08
Yay, another addition to my list of things I'd like to torch if I ever become a Pyromancer
Iblis2006-02-20 01:17:56
Update -

Metal plates have been fused to the open flesh of this creature creating a subtle armor. Spikes jut from its
neck, embedded into the skin itself without need for a collar. Bared muscles tense and relax with a rhythmic
contraction, tendons becoming taut with short abrupt jerks as it pulls on the exposed bone. Blackened blood
pumps through its entire system while occasional acidic teardrops splash to the ground, evidence of the
so-called life coursing through the beast. Blood red eyes lie exposed, nerve endings frayed but the orbs still
trace its surroundings with fanatic attention. Crusted claws provide the final culmination of this killing
machine, their razor sharp edges tensed in anticipation.
A metal encased creature looks to be crushingly strong.
He weighs about 157 pounds.
He is loyal to the Mighty Dominion of Magnagora.
You see nothing in it.

(Magnagora): Daevos says, "Hmm, do You think further uses can be found for them?"
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(Magnagora): Fain says, "I hope so, but I cannot think of anything at the moment."
Xenthos2006-02-20 01:19:22
Guards? Really big nasty guards? wink.gif
Iblis2006-02-20 01:20:40
Yes, at the moment, although apparently only one can be sustained at a time.
Unknown2006-02-20 02:17:48
QUOTE(Xenthos @ Feb 19 2006, 08:19 PM) 260433

Guards? Really big nasty guards? wink.gif


I was thinking undead orcs Version 2.0
Raezon2006-02-20 02:18:20
My pretty pretty little creature... *cackle*
Fain2006-02-20 02:43:23
Raezon is such a deviant. withstupid.gif
Navaryn2006-02-20 02:48:29
QUOTE(Raezon @ Feb 19 2006, 09:18 PM) 260467

My pretty pretty little creature... *cackle*


*peer*

You were the one controlling Alaron, weren't you?

Unknown2006-02-20 02:52:13
QUOTE(Navaryn @ Feb 19 2006, 09:48 PM) 260480

*peer*

You were the one controlling Alaron, weren't you?


Shh! don't ask personal questions of the gods, they in a happy zappy mood. unsure.gif

My charactor asked Lisaera how old she was once, after we had been talking about the creation of the primal/star gods... I still think I'm on a hidden hit-list somewhere.

worthy.gif
Navaryn2006-02-20 02:54:08
You asked a woman how old she was??

Dude, you totally asked for it.
Unknown2006-02-20 02:56:55
QUOTE(Navaryn @ Feb 19 2006, 09:54 PM) 260484

You asked a woman how old she was??

Dude, you totally asked for it.


I think you missunderstand, nothing happened, I'm still waiting for the fall out. superninja.gif
Aiakon2006-02-20 12:07:10
Damn. I missed another event sad.gif . Still... the Cathedral is absolutely spiffing. The Room descs are fantastic... wub.gif I'd just like there to be an actual Font that we could poke in each font room (blood maybe? I know Nymerya likes to bathe in Blood).. and some bells that we could ring in the bell room. And Alaron needs some sonorous Nihilist maxims to chant to everyone who manically greets and prods him. It's -really- pretty though... (ooh.. would also be nice if the Cathedral could be added to the Magangora skyline in the Room desc of 'A Panoramic View of the City'.)
cloud9.gif

/enthusiastic effusion
Lisaera2006-02-20 12:21:03
QUOTE(Wesmin @ Feb 20 2006, 02:52 AM) 260483

Shh! don't ask personal questions of the gods, they in a happy zappy mood. unsure.gif

My charactor asked Lisaera how old she was once, after we had been talking about the creation of the primal/star gods... I still think I'm on a hidden hit-list somewhere.

worthy.gif


It's not that hidden.

CODE

Lisaera's Hit List:

*Kethuru
*Fain
*Zenji
kinosh2006-02-20 13:07:54
Will Celest be getting something similar to this?
Aiakon2006-02-20 13:42:57
As I understand it, this Cathedral has been petitioned for/worked on by the Nihilists for decades.. so unless you're in the mood for some long-term work and RP.. I guess not.
Murphy2006-02-20 14:21:38
QUOTE(kinosh @ Feb 20 2006, 11:07 PM) 260575

Will Celest be getting something similar to this?


Go aiakon! Damn lazy celestians!

Ok nah aiakon is right, why is there jealousy afloat here?
Shiri2006-02-20 14:23:31
QUOTE(Lisaera @ Feb 20 2006, 12:21 PM) 260573

It's not that hidden.

CODE

Lisaera's Hit List:

*Kethuru
*Fain
*Zenji



Woo, how'd I manage not to be there? biggrin.gif
Cwin2006-02-20 14:33:41
Behold the power of RP



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Unknown2006-02-20 15:33:17
Doesn't Celest already have a Cathedral? I know Magnagora had their monuments/symbols, but I don't think that was ever the same as a place of worship.