The Reincarnation Of Viggo "Rusty" Stigsson Rustbeard

Rusty's body was laid upon the magical air table.  The one that they found in the hidden cairn.  Maybe it would guide the Reincarnation process.  Pezzack had gone to the ship to retrieve the scroll as soon as possible .. He was confident he would have the inner strength to cast it even though its magic was a bit beyond his grasp as a druid.  He cast the scroll upon the body as many others stood around watching with hope and curiosity.  

Rusty lays there, draped with a cloth to cover his massive injuries. As the spell is cast Nothing happens. Minutes pass...A small fetus becomes visible ontop of Rusty and slowly begins to grow. It lifeforce pulsing Thump Thump Thump. 

Prytania had prepared some fancy words for if Rusty actually managed to come back from the dead, but all that she could say was: " For the gods... "

Over the next hours, the fetus developed quickly.  energy the earth itself rising up to reshape Rusty's new form.  In time .. a humanoid figure began to take shape .. it was hard to tell what type of humanoid it would become .. Many had gone home only to return periodically to stand in wonder and awe.  

...continuing to grow, humanoid characteristics became apparent. The thrumming beating of life continued. Soon a fully formed humanoid appeared, naked, lying on top of his own corpse . Still unconscious, sustained by a plant like umbilical cord stretching into the earth. Old man spoke, "any moment now, the cycle of life begins again for our friend. Traits passed on from centuries of struggle, hand picked by the planet himself"

Agela spoke .. Iomedae be praised .. Torag has chosen this one!  By the gods.  Send him to my office when he is well ..

...a few moments later, after freaking out, Viggo sat alone. Newly dressed and wondering if waking up, naked and on top of his corpse was really neccisary. Perhaps they were to afraid to move me... My family was right. I did die out here. But that wasnt the end, am stronger or weaker now? Time to test my metal.