IC - Mad King's Monkey II

Li Thuan, male human monk

Having stayed back out of the way to allow the healers room to do their work, Thuan was shocked at the reveal of the Steward's and audibly gasps. He had never seen such a sight.

Eban the Deaf

Eban had stayed within sigh to see just how the newcomer handled the situation. Her skills were efficient, but different. She relied on the healing kit, where he simply used it as an aid. Yet she got the work done. As the people talk and converse without considering his lack of hearing, he can only put things together slowly. When he manages to get the word "Netherworld" understood, his curiosity is peaked. As if answering his understanding, the rod holding the curtain above where the Steward revealed the door comes free, falling down to the ground with a loud clang.

Eban can only hold his composure as it must undoubtedly be his own cursed haunting that was reacting to the mention of the Netherworld. He had heard of this place, and it was there that he feared his haunting would increase in magnitude. With reluctance, he moves near to Jan, tapping the wand that he kept close on his belt. It was a simple reminder that should healing be needed, Jan had the means to do so.

He takes out his chalkboard, scribbling quickly. "Where was he headed?" is all it reads, as he shows it to the Steward.

Day Four, afternoon, inside the residence of Herr Borne

Fangor the Fierce said:

He takes out his chalkboard, scribbling quickly. "Where was he headed?" is all it reads, as he shows it to the Steward.

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The Steward, after stepping out of the way the falling curtain and rod, peers at the chalkboard. For a moment he looks, puzzled, then realisation dawns.

"Herr Borne was not going anywhere. Well, not in the usual sense of making a journey. Um, ... The portal leads to a tower in the mountains. Herr Borne does much of his research there."

[sblock=OOC]Herr Borne has not been 'healed' as such. The treatment will double his recovery rate if sustained, and if he rests. But right now he remains as wounded as he was.[/sblock]

Ullara mutters irritably when the Steward has to get up and move around, disrupting some of her hard work, and gets a look of understanding from the old woman. "When he sits back down, use the comfrey and dock poultices, changed at sunrise and sunset. Along with rest and your good tending, that will help him recover," Ullara says. She stands to look at the doorway, troubled by the sound of the harrowing experience that the Steward underwent, and starts when the curtain rod bangs to the ground. Bran growls deep in his throat, looking from the doorway to Eban and back, and she soothes her hound as best she can.

"If the Baron is trapped, and the Netherworld is hungry, we best move like the wind before it takes the Baron," Ullara says, and grips her short staff with both hands, like a weapon.

Libros actually moves back a couple of steps as the old woman rounds on him, the surprise plain on his face. He stays well back as Ullara and Jan work on the steward but at the mention of the Netherworld he becomes alert and moves in to listen.

Libros has previously heard stories that something was wrong with the Netherworld and he wracks his brain to see if he has heard of anything similar, either recently or in the past. Looking at the steward he says "Is it alright just to open the door do we need to do something special?" the excitement is clear in his voice. He has read a lot about the Netherworld but has not actually been in it.

Watching the lips of the Steward, Eban tries to get any hint of the Steward leaving out any details, or hiding something from them all. (Perception +6)

Eban can not understand what the small woman with the dog is telling the Steward, but it appears that she is motioning to the healing kit contents. As she continues, Eban moves over to the Steward, gestures with his hand, and places it on the Steward's shoulder. Bayar should recognize this movement, as it has cured his ailments plenty of times already.

OOC - Cure Light Wounds 1d8+2 = 5
1d8+2=5

Ullara starts when the young man, what was his name? Eban, that's it, invokes magic upon the Steward. The man was fairly wounded, true, but he was safe, not dying, and in good hands, while the lot of them were about to head into the Netherworld. What could await there? No one knew, but from the Steward's condition it could be terribly dangerous. Healing magic might be needed there, where any hampering of health could be deadly.

Well, she couldn't dictate to the boy what to do with his resources, but perhaps she should have a word, later.

doghead said:

Day Four, afternoon, inside the residence of Herr Borne
The Steward glances at the old woman, who, after a moment's consideration, nods.
"We don't have the skills to do it. I think we have to trust them. They do work for the Baron, after all."
The Steward again moves to get to his feet, and this time he won't be dissuaded. The effort opens a few of the wounds, and fresh blood seeps through the bandages. Ignoring it, he limps over to the curtains where Bayar is standing. He pauses for a moment as he notices what Bayar is looking at. He shakes his head and draws the curtains aside fully revealing the door behind.

"Through here."

He doesn't, however, make any move to open the door.

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had Jan not been impressed by the sneakiness of where the gate was hidden he would have chided the steward for reopening the wounds.

"Impressive. right here. A very small gate. I am more use to gates that are big enough to drive a caravan through."

Tailspinner said:

Having stayed back out of the way to allow the healers room to do their work, Thuan was shocked at the reveal of the Steward's and audibly gasps. He had never seen such a sight.

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Fangor the Fierce said:

Eban had stayed within sight to see just how the newcomer handled the situation. Her skills were efficient, but different. She relied on the healing kit, where he simply used it as an aid. Yet she got the work done. As the people talk and converse without considering his lack of hearing, he can only put things together slowly. When he manages to get the word "Netherworld" understood, his curiosity is peaked. As if answering his understanding, the rod holding the curtain above where the Steward revealed the door comes free, falling down to the ground with a loud clang.

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Jan jumps, not having seen the stange haunting for a while, and wondering what causes it.

Eban can only hold his composure as it must undoubtedly be his own cursed haunting that was reacting to the mention of the Netherworld. He had heard of this place, and it was there that he feared his haunting would increase in magnitude. With reluctance, he moves near to Jan, tapping the wand that he kept close on his belt. It was a simple reminder that should healing be needed, Jan had the means to do so.

He takes out his chalkboard, scribbling quickly. "Where was he headed?" is all it reads, as he shows it to the Steward.

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Jan is about to ask the question, when the steward answers it first. He is about to sing forth some healing when he is beaten to the punch. Again.

"So, Herr Borne has a retreat through here. Is he somewhere between here and his research retreat? Or did he make it to the retreat? Where ever he is, we need to know quickly so as to be on the way."

Day Four, afternoon, inside the residence of Herr Borne

The Steward shivers as Eban casts his spell, and releases the power.

"Ah. Thank you. I have never liked the sensation of divine healing. Although I know I shall appreciate it. I only hope that you don't have need of that spell later.

"I am sure that you will not," he concludes after a moments pause.

Scott DeWar said:

"Impressive. right here. A very small gate. I am more use to gates that are big enough to drive a caravan through."

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The Steward nods in agreement, but doesn't elaborate.

Scott DeWar said:

"So, Herr Borne has a retreat through here. Is he somewhere between here and his research retreat? Or did he make it to the retreat? Where ever he is, we need to know quickly so as to be on the way."

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"He left last night. He may have returned during the night to collect some food if he thought he would be staying a while. It is not unusual for him to keep odd hours. He wouldn't have woken anyone if he did return.

"I didn't see him on the path. But then the other portal isn't visible from the house portal even though it is only a few minutes walk.

"He will be in the tower," interjects the old woman.

"Yes. I am sure he will be," responds the Steward slowly.

[sblock=OOC Eban]Eban is not able to see anything indicating deception. Also, With the wounds bandaged, Eban is not able to see whether they have all been healed. The stewards movements are still a bit tentative, so maybe not.[/sblock]
[sblock=OOC Knowledge Netherworld]The spiel on the front page of the Campaign Manager represents about a DC15 (take ten with +5 bonus) check result for Knowledge Netherworld. Be warned however, its not completely accurate. But its a good start.

Small gates, private gates are rare, and those that have them don't generally publicise the fact.

I will work on a more detailed description for the wiki as I can.

Isida and Tailspinner, please feel free to join the campaign group.[/sblock]

Addressing the steward, Libros says "So is it safe just to open the door?" if the steward indicates it is he will open the door and look through.