A wake is held in the Helm and Cloak

[johnlewismcleod]

Ashan Faewind, Minos, Rugo, and Vaster Steel were at the center of a wake held in the Helm and Cloak for the fallen adventurers Tessele Amplecrown and Vonlyr. Stories were drunkenly told of the two for many hours until, as the liquor got the better of Minos and Vaster, Rugo offered up this dirge:

*takes a long pull on bottle, clears throat*

Two broken vessels lie afore us...Both once mighty and fine lined...
Now we must mend the shredded canvas...Clear the rudders, sort the lines...
Though they were beloved to us...We must send each on voyage proud...
One back to verdant Evermeet...One beyond celestial shroud...

Rolling home, rolling home, rolling home beyond the seas...
Rolling home beyond the skies...
To heroic destinies...

We must courageous work the capstans...See the cables run down clear...
Heave away and wif a will lads...Free the wheels that they may steer...
And we'll sing in joyous chorus...As these proud ships slip from sight...
Thus embarks two fallen heroes...Each toward blessed shores of light...

Rolling home, rolling home, rolling home beyond the seas...
Rolling home beyond the skies...
To heroic destinies...

Up aloft amid the riggings...Blows a fierce exulting gale...
Laird Vonlyr and Tess Amperlcrown...Waft upon high swelling sails...
And the wild waves cleft behind them...Clap and murmur as they flow...
Of the bliss that doth await each...As they depart this land of woe...

Rolling home, rolling home, rolling home beyond the seas...
Rolling home beyond the skies...
To heroic destinies...

Many thousand leagues behind them...Many thousand lie yet afore...
Ancient oceans honoured bear them...Unto blessed, peaceful shores...
Though we weep for noble Vonlyr...And Tessele fairest of the fair...
Now Selune doth faultless guide them...To homes beyond death and dispair...

Rolling home, rolling home, rolling home beyond the seas...
Rolling home beyond the skies...
To heroic destinies...

Rugo's voice was often choked with emotion and rum as he attempted to sing, so his rendering was poor, though heartfelt: DMFI Dice Roll for: Perform Mod: 6 TOTAL: 8