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Version: Book 4

Orthrus Appears: The Feral God-Puppy

Overview​

Carl and Donut located and lured Orthrus — a juvenile feral god in the form of a massive two-headed dog — out of the water quadrant to fulfill Carl's agreement with the god Emberus. The encounter led to Carl joining the Church of Emberus as an acolyte.

Floor / Location​

Floor 5, Water Quadrant and Air Quadrant — Bubble 543

Participants​

What Happened​

Orthrus — a juvenile feral god taking the form of a massive two-headed dog — had appeared in another crawler's bubble and needed to be lured out by Carl and Donut to fulfill Carl's prior agreement with the god Emberus.

Carl piloted the gnomish Drop Bear biplane (the Nightmare II) with Donut in the rear gunner seat. Donut healed Orthrus from the air using multiple heal casts and then used a Scroll of Meat Hooks to lure the feral god out of the water quadrant.

After successfully luring Orthrus, Carl made contact with Emberus. Orthrus was revealed to be the pet of Geyrun, Emberus's murdered son. Emberus granted Carl a boon for reuniting him with his son's pet. Emberus also issued two quests: find out who killed Geyrun, and a second undisclosed task.

Carl received twin sun tattoos on the backs of both hands upon joining the Church of Emberus, indicating his status as an adherent at acolyte rank.

Outcome​

  • Orthrus successfully lured from the water quadrant
  • Carl joined the Church of Emberus (acolyte rank)
  • Twin sun tattoos received on both hands
  • Two quests assigned by Emberus: identify Geyrun's killer; second task undisclosed

Citations​

  • Book 4, Chapters 29–32