Domhani Bairdéir 01

[Maidhc O Casain]

Downstairs at the Wick

It appears to Athelstan that Gealach may be hiding something, but he has no idea what it might be.

"I can find nothing to show why this man 'channeled' the demon, but I am by no means an expert in such matters. As for there being a 'taint,' I don't think it likely - but if some contamination does exist, I have reason to believe that I am proof against such things."

 

[arkansasdave]

a history lesson downstairs

To Bear, "Well, if you wish, I will tell you the full story sometime, but very much condensed, I was raised by a...monk, I guess you could say, and he taught me all that I know, with some additional things I've come across since he was murdered by a group of bandits. And I am now in a blood feud with them having dealt with all but one of them. And it's only a matter of time before I find him. Forgive me for coming on so heavy but this is an extremely personal mission for me, and the answer to your question involves my former master. How about you, Master Bear, Thanatos is it? How did the two of you come to be such an effective team?"
"I wonder if the Stills know anything about Master Sorden."

"If the subject of your master causes you grief, then by all means, let's let the matter rest for a while."

"As for me, I was chosen at an early age to be an officer for the Rath Diamhair regulars. It didn't work out that I would become an officer, but I was lucky and received about half the education an officer would.
"During drills, I broke their "regular" maces a little too often. So my comanding officer had this one made. When I received it, I saw that the word THANATOS was etched into the shaft."

 

[Mattress]

Scratching the back of his head and suddenly feeling he shouldn't be here at all, not in this inn, not in this place, not with these people... Athelstan forces out a reply:


Well... be careful around him, huh? Not to disrespect the dead, but you wouldn't want something to rub off, would you?

... and then turns to exit.

OOC: Unless you have any further objections, Mike, Athelstan is going to go upstairs and get dressed now. On his way out, he'll stop to talk to Dorothea and Abel Still and apologize again for rushing off to see what Galelach was up to.

I have no words to you for how sorry I am for what I've done to your son. If there was some other way, I was too weak of a man to find it. I would be honored to help you attend to him, if you will have me. I hope that he finds peace now, where ever he is. I'm sure he knows how much you both love him... and it is my firm belief... that he is somewhere beautiful and joyous. I pray that the both of you can find it in your heart to forgive me for... for this... and... and... I'm so sorry for your loss.

Athelstan begins to rush past them, tearful at the foolish loss of life and his own idiotic behavior that ended with a child being killed, no matter that he was possessed at the time.

 

[draven14]

Cerallos

Cerallos addresses the three in the room, "I think I'll check on our newest friend and the Stills, please let me know if you find anything or think of anything, no matter how obscure."
With that, Cerallos gives a nod to them and heads down stairs with his staff tapping every third stair. Once at the bottom, he runs into Athelstan and notices that he seems very troubled. "Master Athelstan, are you alright? I was about to talk to our new friend over there and check on the Stills and anyone else."

Cerallos remains with Athelstan and is concerned with his friend's demeanor.

 

[mleibrock]

Hello?

Skath will stay in the room with the censor. He is relly trying to pick his brain to recall where he knows the markings from. When he sees others in the room he will size them up for wounds and ask the most damaged if they would like some healing. Did I see Gavril get hit? If so I will make a poin to visit him and heal his wounds.

Mike,

I never heard if I can try and remember anything more about these markings. remembering? (1d6=3, 1d6=5, 1d6=5)

What aqbout the rest of my post too?

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Aftermath

OOC:

Sorry, Mike. I was expecting the other PCs to respond to your inquiries about their health. Athelstan, Gavril, and Béar all sustained wounds in the fight. Gealach still has a wound to his leg from fighting his way into the Wick. You might also check on the state of the children (I don't think Skáth was privy to the fact that they survived).

As for remembering the symbols from the Censer, I've given you as much as you know, for now.

For the other posts since my last, it looks like they are all for other PCs, other than Athelstan's statements to the Stills.

IC (for Athelstan):

"We would be honored if you would attend Aved's services with us. Please don't blame yourself for his death - you and the other guests did everything you could, and we are simply grateful that you preserved the girls, and us, and our Inn."

 

[Mattress]

After concluding his discussion with the Stills and again offering his thanks at their kindness in the face of such brutality, Athelstan asks them to please let him know when the services will be and of what service he can be. He then heads toward the stairs where Cerallos approaches him with concern.

I'm alright, I guess... not really, but... I just can't get over killing that kid. There must've been something else I could do. But... instead I let rage get the best of me after he attacked and... it wasn't his fault, it was that... that dammedable* PHANTOM... !

As he speaks this, his voice begins to grow very determined and rises loudly as he barks out the last word with hatred and frustration at the situation and with himself.

Closing his eyes and breathing deeply, he calms himself and thinks a moment before speaking.

I'm just very, very tired and upset. Hah... never thought if I ever killed a person it'd go like this. Never did... no...

He begins to get a far away look in his eyes and his voice declines into a hushed rasp.

I'm going to get my clothes on... now that everyone knows what kind of freak I am... hah, not much point, but... yeah. I'll be back down in a minute.

Oh, I forget to ask... so wrapped up in my thoughts... how are you after all this?

*I know how to spell that word in the context it's in... but if I spell it like the water-holding invention maybe I won't get Naughty Marks against me. Wa ha.

 

[draven14]

Cerallos

Putting his has hand on Athelstan's shoulder, Cerallos says, "Listen my friend, you did what all of us were doing, trying to save lives, ours, the Stills', and that of these kids. We all knew that any of those ghouls could have been killed, even with us trying to be careful. If the Stills can understand this, I know you can. You can't be too hard on yourself over this. I sympathize with you greatly over this Master Athelstan. As for me, I am just about as close to exhaustion as I ever care to be. I keep drinking water as if that will help, but it does mentally. If that last fight lasted much longer, I think I would have collapsed."

"You do what you need to do my friend, if you need to talk, please come find me. I'll be down here for the mean time. I'm going to check on the Stills and their kids and Master Gealach. I also need to refill my waterskin and I need to re-apply my symbols. Take care, my friend."
With a nod Cerallos turns and says a prayer for his troubled friend.

I hope my words helped in some way. I always try to do my former master honor in what he taught me and how to help in any way, in any situation. And please...let us have a peaceful rest of this morning.

Cerallos makes his way over to the Stills first.

OOC: Mike, I'm sorry, but could you give me another run down of all the characters' locations. I don't know why this is so hard for me to keep up with and I want to be accurate.

 

[Mattress]

Thanking Cerallos for his kind words, Athelstan smiles weakly but greatfully and turns to head upstairs to get dressed.

He's a pretty good guy, I guess. I should try not to go off the deep end about things so much... just... take in all the facts and then see what it points to, rather than freak out at the first. God, I hope that kid doesn't haunt me. "Hey, kid... listen, I'm really sorry for what happend. If you wanna come visit me in a dream or something and talk... that's okay with me. I just hope you find peace... I'm really sorry."

Heading upstairs through the cluttered hallway and amidst smashed framework, Athelstan heads to his quarters and picks his way through his belongings and begins to get dressed. All the while he looks forlornly at the bed, covers undmade and probably cold from the time passed since he left them... yet still terribly welcoming.

It'd just take a few minutes to warm back up...

He sighs and fastens his belt, then throws his cloak back on and checks to make sure he's collected himself before turning and going back downstairs.

 

[Scotley]

Gavril

At Skath's offer of healing, Gavril says, "I'd appreciate any assistance you can aford to give. I'd like to be as strong as possible if those bones outside start to rattle about again. If I'd known your sort were skilled in the healing arts, I'd have made a friend long before. Perhaps I wouldn't have this stiff leg had I known a fellow like you in my youth."