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We were recently surprised by an exciting Skull Hunt, hosted by our two lovely Gods, Lord Nakarym and Lord Jaethor. For all who weren't there to participate, shame on you. We had lots of fun (I did at least!). 
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The central crossroads The surroundings are illuminated by the divine presence of Jaethor, God of Enlightenment. A huge crystal ball rests here. A wooden throne sits here, covered in plush velvet. The body of a giant roc lies here. Nakarym, God of Dominion is here. Jaethor, God of Enlightenment is sat on a wooden throne. Pyrok is here. Faidra is here. Dementis Blux is here. You can progress north, east, south, west and northwest (an open door). Faidra blinks. Pyrok flails one of his hands around, a thumb caught in one of the skull's eye sockets. Pyrok kneels on the ground, bowing his head respectfully. You run your eye over a golden skull. The skull looks to be human in origin. You cannot discern if it is made from pure gold or is in fact a real skull that has been covered in gold. Faidra kneels on the ground, bowing her head respectfully. Denizens of Akanbar are as follows: Insidious Shax, Diabolus Filia Young Binta, the Apprentice Merchant Faidra Dementis Blux, Chaosweaver Stoneheart Zema Nakarym, God of Dominion Jaethor, God of Enlightenment Pyrok Vagabond Your face lifts with a happy smile. You say, "That was fun." You say, "Even if I died by those darn skeletons." You blush bright red. Dementis Blux looks at you, an evil grin on his face. Nakarym, God of Dominion says, "Count it not as exception, that may have been Our favourite part." Nakarym, God of Dominion taps his forefingers together, brooding silently over his thoughts. Nakarym, God of Dominion says, "Now, the totals." Nakarym, God of Dominion says, "In fourth place, with a grand total of one golden skull, is...Jaethor." Jaethor, God of Enlightenment picks himself up from a wooden throne. Jaethor, God of Enlightenment says, "Thank you" Dementis Blux turns to Jaethor, God of Enlightenment with an evil grin on his face. Dementis Blux claps at Jaethor, God of Enlightenment's performance. You clap loudly. Jaethor, God of Enlightenment nods his head quietly toward everyone. Jaethor, God of Enlightenment sits down on a wooden throne. Nakarym, God of Dominion turns to Jaethor, God of Enlightenment and says, "Your prize is Our eternal resentment. Accept it with grace, as We suspect you would." Faidra gulps loudly. Nakarym, God of Dominion says, "In third place, with a total of six golden skulls, is Pyrok." Jaethor, God of Enlightenment turns to Nakarym, God of Dominion and says, "Come now, I trim your garden for you. Should that not earn Me some favor in your eyes?" Nakarym, God of Dominion glares icily at Jaethor, God of Enlightenment. Pyrok raises a fist into the air in triumph. You clap at Pyrok's performance. Pyrok says, "I got pants, I don't care where I place." Nakarym, God of Dominion says, "Ahem. In second place, with a grand total of fifteen skulls, is Zema." You sweep into a graceful curtsey. Nakarym, God of Dominion says, "And this leaves our victor, with her close-cutting eighteen skulls, Faidra." Jaethor, God of Enlightenment says, "Very good, mortal." Faidra shuffles her feet awkwardly. Nakarym, God of Dominion has rewarded you with his favour. Your face lifts with a happy smile. You thank Nakarym, God of Dominion profusely. Dementis Blux kneels on the ground, bowing his head respectfully. Dementis Blux thanks Nakarym, God of Dominion profusely. Pyrok bows before the room. Nakarym, God of Dominion says, "You shall all bear Our favour, if only by virtue of providing some amusement in these dull...dreary months." Nakarym, God of Dominion hands fifty gold coins to Faidra. Nakarym, God of Dominion hands you twenty-five gold coins. Nakarym, God of Dominion hands ten gold coins to Pyrok. Nakarym, God of Dominion hands ten gold coins to Dementis Blux. Faidra's face lifts with a happy smile. Dementis Blux kneels on the ground before Nakarym, God of Dominion, bowing his head respectfully. Jaethor, God of Enlightenment covers his mouth with his hand and coughs. You thank Nakarym, God of Dominion profusely. Nakarym, God of Dominion says, "Mortals do like coins, We recall. Enjoy them while they...last, We suppose." Jaethor, God of Enlightenment says, "I believe you forgot something." Pyrok puts ten gold, six silver and six copper coins into a leather purse. Jaethor, God of Enlightenment smiles happily at Nakarym, God of Dominion. Nakarym, God of Dominion turns to Jaethor, God of Enlightenment and says, "Oh, yes." You thank Jaethor, God of Enlightenment profusely. Nakarym, God of Dominion hands a stuffed toy of Nakarym, God of Dominion to Jaethor, God of Enlightenment. Jaethor, God of Enlightenment says, "Ah wonderful." Jaethor, God of Enlightenment glances menacingly at a stuffed toy of Nakarym, God of Dominion, it rises into the the air, turning slowly before imploding with a blinding flash. Nakarym, God of Dominion smirks. Dementis Blux ponders the situation. Dementis Blux snaps his fingers. You put five gold coins into a leather purse. Faidra looks at Dementis Blux curiously. You put twenty gold coins into a leather purse. Jaethor, God of Enlightenment says, "How foreshadowing." Dementis Blux turns to Jaethor, God of Enlightenment and says, "I would have paid 10 gold for that" Jaethor, God of Enlightenment turns to Dementis Blux and says, "I would not." Nakarym, God of Dominion turns to Dementis Blux and says, "He is upset because Our doll is less accurate than His own." You run your eye over a golden skull. The skull looks to be human in origin. You cannot discern if it is made from pure gold or is in fact a real skull that has been covered in gold. You say, "Do we get to keep the skulls?" Nakarym, God of Dominion says, "With its enlarged head and blank stare." A look of hope covers your face. Jaethor, God of Enlightenment wills a stuffed toy of Jaethor, God of Enlightenment into existence. Pyrok says, "Don't think so." Jaethor, God of Enlightenment says, "Mm, better a physical one than mental." Nakarym, God of Dominion peers suspiciously at Jaethor, God of Enlightenment, sizing him up. Dementis Blux picks up a stuffed toy of Jaethor, God of Enlightenment. Dementis Blux grins evilly. You make a petting motion with your hand. Jaethor, God of Enlightenment turns towards you, raising his eyebrow questioningly. Young Binta walks in from the west. Young Binta has just walked east. Pyrok says, "Toy figurines of the Gods... How strange." You cover your mouth with your hand and cough. Jaethor, God of Enlightenment turns to you and says, "Do you make it a point to attempt to pet Gods?" Nakarym, God of Dominion turns to Pyrok and says, "You did miss the festivities. Unfortunate." Insidious Shax walks in from the east. Insidious Shax has just walked west. Nakarym, God of Dominion hands a large red gift crate to Pyrok. Pyrok says, "It was a deep hole under that rock." Nakarym, God of Dominion hands a large red gift crate to Dementis Blux. Jaethor, God of Enlightenment turns to Nakarym, God of Dominion and says, "Perhaps a crate each would do good." Nakarym, God of Dominion turns to Jaethor, God of Enlightenment and says, "Good thinking." Nakarym, God of Dominion smirks. Jaethor, God of Enlightenment turns to Nakarym, God of Dominion and says, "Thank you." Pyrok opens a large red gift crate. "Hmm..." says Dementis Blux, stroking his chin thoughtfully. You turn to Jaethor, God of Enlightenment and say, "I wasn't trying to place my hand upon one as divine as You two..." Dementis Blux opens a large red gift crate. Jaethor, God of Enlightenment turns to you and says, "And an idol in My image?" Dementis Blux takes a stuffed toy of Nakarym, God of Dominion from inside a large red gift crate. Nakarym, God of Dominion turns to Dementis Blux and says, "Pleasant." Jaethor, God of Enlightenment says, "What bad luck." Pyrok says, "Huh... Him. How... Slightly ironic." You say, "But moreso, one as good looking as Lord Jaethor should not be touched with my mortal dirty hands..." Nakarym, God of Dominion narrows his eyes at Jaethor, God of Enlightenment. You cover your mouth with your hand and cough. Dementis Blux grins evilly. Pyrok takes a stuffed toy of Domhan, High King of Monadh-Dach from inside a large red gift crate. Jaethor, God of Enlightenment says, "Though I suspect now he can reenact My great victory." Dementis Blux thanks Nakarym, God of Dominion profusely. Nakarym, God of Dominion turns to you and says, "We...yes. Okay." Nakarym, God of Dominion looks to the sky for divine inspiration. Jaethor, God of Enlightenment turns to Nakarym, God of Dominion and says, "It seems we agree on one thing at least." Insidious Shax walks in from the west. Insidious Shax has just walked north. Pyrok says, "If one were to say... Replace a royal figure, with a royal figurine, would anyone be the wiser?" Overhead the sun approaches the zenith of its arc, as mid-day approaches. Pyrok ponders over a stuffed toy of Domhan, High King of Monadh-Dach thoughtfully. Insidious Shax walks in from the north. Insidious Shax has just walked south. Nakarym, God of Dominion turns to Pyrok and says, "Perhaps you should investigate this." Nakarym, God of Dominion says, "But on that note, We retire to Our perch on high. Do enjoy the rest of your month." Pyrok ponders over a stuffed toy of Domhan, High King of Monadh-Dach thoughtfully. Dementis Blux says, "I have the beginnings of a collection here. " You nod your head. Nakarym, God of Dominion turns to Dementis Blux and says, "But so fleeting..." Dementis Blux kneels on the ground, bowing his head respectfully. A final, hushed syllable hangs on the air as Nakarym, God of Dominion disperses into motes of stygian fire, his leering eyes the last trace to be unmade. Dementis Blux places a stuffed toy of Jaethor, God of Enlightenment inside a backpack. Dementis Blux places a stuffed toy of Nakarym, God of Dominion inside a backpack. Pyrok shakes a toy figurine of Domhan violently, muttering to himself. You say, "I want something that's stuffed..." Jaethor, God of Enlightenment says, "I should remark your collection will soon wither." Jaethor, God of Enlightenment picks himself up from a wooden throne. Dementis Blux snaps his fingers. Jaethor, God of Enlightenment glances menacingly at a wooden throne, it rises into the the air, turning slowly before imploding with a blinding flash. Dementis Blux says, "Oh well" Pyrok says, "Stuffed vegetables." Jaethor, God of Enlightenment says, "Much like a flower." You blink. Jaethor, God of Enlightenment says, "Or a garden full of them..." Jaethor, God of Enlightenment chuckles quietly. You say, "Or a stuffed bunny." Faidra hands you a panatone. Insidious Shax walks in from the south. Insidious Shax has just walked west. Faidra says, "...stuffed with raisins?" Pyrok says, "Ick!" As Jaethor, God of Enlightenment departs through a light-filled rift, your mental state relaxes and you begin to feel as if something is missing.
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