Clutches of Evil - IC: Chapter Two

[jkason]

Byntrou, roguishly sorcerous barbarian

"And everything is alright?" Bahruul queries through the oaken portal "this fool out here keeps babbling about a woman attacking and eating you" Bahruul says blandly flicking an annoying glance at Markie "Perhaps you should open the door before I am forced to brain this idiot and smash down the door to come to your aid" the big bous suggests with a growl.

Byn smirks. "So far all she's done is shake Keryth's hand," he says, opening the door wide enough for Bahruul (and Destiny, if she desires) to enter.

 

[Nonlethal Force]

All:

As Byntrou opens the door wider for Nahruul, Destiny declines the invitation. "I'll keep a watch out here for anyone taking interest in our activities. And ... I'll do my best to keep Markie here from doing anything stupid.

With the door open, Bahruul can see the woman to whom Byntrou and Keryth are speaking. She appears to be about Markie's age. The temple itself looks as though it is being slowly renovated. There are obvious holy symbols still in place, but there are also small pieces of furniture like the pair of chairs along the far wall.

Ellayna answers Keryth, "Any help that you could offer to protect my sanity would be quite welcome."

 

[unleashed]

Keryth, Male Drakontos Cleric

Keryth nods to Ellayna, before turning towards the doors. “I don’t suppose anyone has the ability to put someone to sleep...do they?”

 

[Nonlethal Force]

With the doors open, Destiny can hear Keryth's question rather easily and she shakes her head from side to side. "Not unless you want me to bring him to the point of ..." She mouths the word "death" but decides that speaking the word might not be the most appropriate of conversations with a mentally unstanble man in the room.

Ellayna turns to Byntrou and reasserts her hand. "Now that you know I am not some thing risen from death, it is indeed good to meet you."

 

[D20Dazza]

"It is indeed a pleasure m'lady" Bahruul says a little abashed, quickly composing himself he turns to Keryth "I can put someone to sleep but they might wake with an aching head" the large bous suggests as he steps through the door, a wicked glint in his eyes. Before anyone can protest he continues "Just give me a couple of hours and several bottles of whiskey" he chuckles deeply.

 

[jkason]

Byntrou, roguishly sorcerous barbarian

With the doors open, Destiny can hear Keryth's question rather easily and she shakes her head from side to side. "Not unless you want me to bring him to the point of ..." She mouths the word "death" but decides that speaking the word might not be the most appropriate of conversations with a mentally unstanble man in the room.

Ellayna turns to Byntrou and reasserts her hand. "Now that you know I am not some thing risen from death, it is indeed good to meet you."

Pausing a moment to give Keryth a once over--and noting he seems none the worse for his contact--Byntrou reaches out and shakes the lady's hand.

"Likewise, I'm sure."

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Ellayna looks to the third one who enters (Bahruul) and after harmlessly shaking Byntrou's hand she steps a bit backwards as though she were beginning to feel intimidated by being surrounded now by two 'strangers' and a rather large party. Ellayna is not defensive, and her step backwards truly seems to be more of a subconscious action than a choice.

"That is okay. I would not want Markie to be harmed in the process. I have lived with him for some time this way, more time will not hurt me. He has lost enough already. I do appreciate your offer."

Turning back to eryth she adds, "So, did you stop in here to really see that Markie has lost his mind or are you here merely to prove I am not dead, or is there another way I can help you?"

 

[jkason]

Byntrou, roguishly sorcerous barbarian

Turning back to eryth she adds, "So, did you stop in here to really see that Markie has lost his mind or are you here merely to prove I am not dead, or is there another way I can help you?"

Byntrou cuts in at the question.

"Well, we're also concerned about just what happened to the other caretakers of this place: the priests."

 

[D20Dazza]

Bahruul stands quietly in the doorway listening to the conversation taking place inside.

 

[Nonlethal Force]

As Bahruul takes a les dominant stance and seems to meld into the shadows, Ellayna resumes a less guarded pose and even extends a hand of greeting. "I suppose I shouldn't be rude..."

She then replies to Byntrou, "The priests felt the urge to investigate the mines over some sort artifact. Haven't seen 'em since. Of course given what you can see happening to Markie from the mines, I don't know as I'd expect to see 'em again, either. If they lost their mind in the mines, they'd never find their way out."