Gragnel
| Gragnel | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Race | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Guild | Cleric |
| Instance | Prime |
Appearence
You see Shadow Priest Gragnel Durbin, Disciple of Damaris, a Human.
Gragnel has an oval face with frown lines around his mouth, beady red eyes, a bulbous nose and a cleft chin. He has thinning grey-streaked mouse brown hair, with wrinkled skin and a pot-bellied build.
He is a bit over average height for a Human.
He appears to be aged.
He is in good shape.
Possessions
Having taken a vow of poverty, giving most of his valuable possessions and earnings in offerings to Damaris, Gragnel has a simple wardrobe which rarely changes. He does, however, keep a select few items that have been given to him as awards for achievements or gifts for services rendered.
Attire
He is holding an oak walking cane topped with a dark iron panther's head in his left hand.
He is wearing a muskrat fur toupee, a pair of silver spectacles with rectangular lenses, an anloral panther pin, a tiny silver gladiolus surrounded by a cluster of buds, a black leather longcoat decorated in homage to Damaris, a clerical collar set with a hemlock-white tab, a simple cassock of stark black cotton, some black cotton pants, some polished black leather loafers, and a plain unimportant-looking bag.
Items
Given to Gragnel by the monk at the Crossing High Temple for cleaning duties in the tunnels.
Awarded to Gragnel by Zynell for achievements with the Guild.
Given to Gragnel by Nawain for services rendered during a sermon.
Pets
a rotund temple rat
Named, "Francis", this chubby little fellow was found stealing offerings at the altars in the Eyes of the Thirteen and taken in by Gragnel as a traveling companion.
Fun Facts
He is a Priest of Damaris and sworn to Him, but is also a follower of all the thirty-nine Immortals.
He was born and raised in Wolf Clan until relocating to the city of Crossing in his teenage years.
He was educated in the city of Crossing at the Crossing High Temple and trained in holy rites, rituals, and practices.
He has taken a vow of poverty in the name of his chosen Immortal, Damaris, and disdains most forms of opulence.
He frequently donates to the Crossing High Temple, leaving him with little coin.
He has regular meetings with fellow follower of Damaris, Zynell, to further his studies into devotion and faith.
He is the nominator of the rat root during the Glaes Spatula Cooking Competition 449 which was featured as an ingredient in the contest.
He is a member of the White Gladiolus Society of Zoluren.
Sermons
A collection of holy orations in order from newest at the top to oldest at the bottom.
(Credit for Sermon Notes goes to : Gragnel. Credit for Event Logs goes to : Ayrell.)
2025
| Event Name | Event Date | Event Description | Event Log | Sermon Notes |
| Zoluren Defense Triage Training | (01/8/2025) | After the drake invasion and chaos that Crossing found itself in, triage needs discussion and coordination. Join us for a crucial meeting to discuss and plan triage to deal with Asildu’s next attack and training sessions for the Zoluren Defense Triage Team! We’ll discuss the goals and principles of our triage plan, and start introductory training sessions. Whether you have prior military or triage experience or are simply interested in contributing to the safety of Zoluren, we welcome you. | Event Log | |
| World Jousting Tournament, Forfedhdar Qualifier | (01/27/2025) | Join Heart and Helm Jousting Club as they host the World Jousting Tournament Forfedhdar Qualifier at the Zoluren Royal Mews, Jousting Field, in Crossing. Gragnel acting as Herald for Crobin. | Sermon Notes | |
| World Jousting Tournament, Ilithi Qualifier | (01/25/2025) | Join Heart and Helm Jousting Club as they host the World Jousting Tournament Ilithi Qualifier at the Zoluren Royal Mews, Jousting Field, in Crossing. Gragnel acting as Herald for Crobin. | Sermon Notes | |
| Zoluren's Sunrise Soiree | (01/17/2025) | All are invited to Zoluren to attend a ball hosted by the White Gladiolus Society to commemorate the safe return of our missing friends and reaffirm our stalwart optimism that the dawning light of the Immortals will prevail over the darkness cast by the Heralds above. Hosted by the White Gladiolas Society. Gragnel asked to contribute to opening ceremonies and gives praise to the Immortals. | Sermon Notes | |
| Daggers for the Shadows | (01/04/2025) | Bring yourself, your forged, bought, or otherwise procured weaponry to the Dark Grove for a ritual offering to the Immortals. Come devote your daggers and help sharpen Damaris’ shadows. Hosted by Zynell. Gragnel brings offerings and praise to Damaris. | Sermon Notes |
2024
| Event Name | Event Date | Event Description | Event Log | Sermon Notes |
| Displays of Devotion for Damaris | (10/24/2024) | Disciple Gragnel invites fellow followers of the dark Lord Damaris to gather in praise of His power and majesty at His altar North of Kaerna Village. Gragnel gives short prayer to Damaris to start the event. | Sermon Notes | |
| To Dream a Dream | (10/2/2024) | Avrenka hosted a vigil in Rutilor's honor. It was a celebration of the favor Rutilor offered Avrenka via the vision received before the rescue of Dirge as well as a means to ask for help in uplifting the weak. Gragnel gives offerings and prayer to Rutilor. | Event Log | Sermon Notes |
| A Vigil to Urrem'tier | (10/19/2024) | A scorpion has been seen in the sky, seeming to be planning something. A vigil will be held to honor Urrem'tier's efforts against the Heralds. Gragnel gives prayer and praise to Urrem'tier | Sermon Notes | |
| Dwarven Revelry | (9/28/2024) | Attention Dwarves and Dwarven friends! The Hamarhowr Clan of Stone Clan along with the Order of the Black Fox invite you all to join us at Forkbeard's Brodgery for some Revelry. Gragnel gives praise and prayer to Kertigen. | Sermon Notes | |
| Clan Prayers | (9/25/2024) | Zynell, Sothios, and Gragnel go to Knife Clan and Wolf Clan to offer prayers for those trapped inside. Gragnel gives prayer and praise to Damaris. | Sermon Notes | |
| The Expanding Light of Dawn | (9/21/2024) | Dawnsworn Briaen invites those of faith and those seeking forgiveness to gather together in faith and kinship. Attendees are invited to bring offerings to Berengaria and other aspects of Light in hopes of blessing and protecting Ilithi. Gragnel was unable to give presentation due to interruption. | Sermon Notes | |
| Donations for Damaris | (9/21/2024) | Zynell gathered adventurers to make donations to Damaris in an effort to gain his support. Unaka was in attendance. Brief visions of a panther were seen. Gragnel gives offerings and praise to Damaris. | Event Log | Sermon Notes |
| The Siege of Knife Clan | (9/14/2024) | An attempt is made to break through the encasement that is holding Knife Clan hostage. Drakes attacked and the encasement strengthened. Gragnel asked to present a sermon. | Event Log | Sermon Notes |
| A Place to Grieve | (9/11/2024) | A memorial hosted by Nawain in honor of the innocent lives currently trapped within the lifesculpted spires of Knife Clan, Wolf Clan, Tiger Clan, and Dirge. Nawain was engulfed in a golden light and returned with a message for adventurers. Gragnel steps forward to lead services. | Event Log | |
| A Vigil for Meraud | (9/7/2024) | Unaka attends a vigil to Meraud during which visions are witnessed that seem to indicate Meraud is trying to teach adventurers something regarding the missing adventurers and wild magic. Gragnel gives praise and prayer to Meraud. | Event Log | Sermon Notes |
| Gathering the Steadfast (vigil to Tamsine) | (9/6/2024) | Unaka joined adventurers at Tamsine's Rest where offerings were made to Tamsine. Gragnel offers prayer to the Immortal Tamsine. | Event Log | Sermon Notes |
| Valenal and Unaka Attend a Rescue Attempt - Knife Clan is Lost | (8/30/2024) | An attempt is made at opening another portal into the null prison in hopes of rescuing the missing adventurers. Gragnel is asked to make a presentation. | Event Log | Sermon Notes |