Enemy Among Us (DM: Stringbean2142, Judge: TwoHeadsBarking)

[CaBaNa]

Martelai have you anymore of those forms, this site needs to be claimed so someone else can examine the area further. Outside of the formalities I'm all set.

 

[Atriden]

At the mention of the herbalist Veruzak perks up, and finally breaks his long silence. We'll certainly pay the herbalist a visit, every locale has a specialty you know. the wizard pulls a flask from his robe.

As for the sample container, of course I have one, what kind of wizard doesn't bring at least one sample container. A poorly prepared wizard, that's what kind, and another thing why is the other human dead? Who authorized killing them, they are valuable, everyone one. Veruzak is scooping maggot sludge into his flask, trying to avoid getting the goo on his fingers

Moments later he stood holding out the flask toward Atlas, surrounded by a pink haze. There is no cure Atlas, the minds of these unfortunate victims have been blanked, their will over-powered by the beast. I'll get release agreements for the animated corpses as no family member cares to kill their zombified loved ones.

Yes, Yes, Veruzak runs out of patience, and tosses the flask toward Atlas

Atlas catches the vial of goo from Veruzak and puts it into his back pack " You'd be wrong wizard, there is something left in this person. It is weak yes, but it is there. Ergo, they can still be saved. Thank you for the container " and he picks up the husk " I will try to fix some kind of remedy with the help of the herbalist in town.

The genasi walks past Veruzak " It concerns me that you give up so easily Wizard, I would have thought a man of knowledge such as yourself, would be more interested in discovering a cure. Perhaps I have misjudged you after all, and you simply lack the skills needed for such a task. I'll be outside " on the way out, Atlas makes a discreet wink to Bell, showing her that she is doing a good job.

[sblock= Items]
What loot is unclaimed? Is the chainmail taken?
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[sblock= Surges]
I believe I have 1 left but not sure.
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[Neurotic]

Assuming once again role of faithful underling, Martelai responds
"Sure thing, boss. But I don't think it'll last long in mouldy cave. I'll come later and put more permanent marker on it.

Everyone, could you please take one crate each outside, I'll come later and build pyre outside for the dead. Now, I think we should go and see what can we do about survivors.

Atlas, don't worry, he'll come to, he was badly hit by that worms psychic. I'll serve as arcanist until then."

 

[Atriden]

Everyone, could you please take one crate each outside, I'll come later and build pyre outside for the dead. Now, I think we should go and see what can we do about survivors.

Atlas turns around and collects a crate with his left hand while holding the surviving victim with right hand " Yes, I believe we should do so as well " he says approvingly of Martelai's words as he walks to get outside.

Atlas, don't worry, he'll come to, he was badly hit by that worms psychic. I'll serve as arcanist until then."

" Thank you Martelai. I hope we can save these poor sods "

 

[Mal Malenkirk]

"Caves clear, gentlemen. Ready to go I hope."

-''Am I ever. I hope we get a heroes' feast soon. The feast is half the reason I do this in the first place.''

 

[CaBaNa]

Assuming once again role of faithful underling, Martelai responds
"Sure thing, boss. But I don't think it'll last long in mouldy cave. I'll come later and put more permanent marker on it.

Everyone, could you please take one crate each outside, I'll come later and build pyre outside for the dead. Now, I think we should go and see what can we do about survivors.

Atlas, don't worry, he'll come to, he was badly hit by that worms psychic. I'll serve as arcanist until then."

Veruzak does a double-take, *He listened to me! How surprising, I suppose I shouldn't get used to it though... He did just take the position of acting arcanist. He's right, I'm not feeling... myself. Observant mixed blood, you'll go far in the world of arcana with that kind of attention.*

Even with the blood cleaned off his face, the runes tattooed about his eyes still sagged noticeably with fatigue. Eyes, once vibrant Magenta orbs, now looked more like dim slits against pale skin.

Even so, the wizard lifted a crate as per Martelai's request and filed in with the rest to exit the cave. Ah yes Atlas, you'll save that glimmer of humanity within each of these zombies, and thusly they shall be transformed into vegetables. Which will be much more difficult for the families of the victims. There is obvious feigning of concern in Veruzak's voice.

The eladrin then stoops a bit and in a childs voice says, Is uncle Horrus dead mommy?! the wizard turns his head and stands to full height imitating a mother comforting her child, No no honeykins, he's just sleeping! you see, only the most basic functions of his brain escaped the degaussing of the psychiggot.

His voice returning to the normal scratchy fey lilt that everyone was used to, Veruzak continued, They aren't sick Atlas, they've been mind wiped, no amount of hope/optimism/herbology is going to change that. Even if you successfully bring the spark of intelligence back, it won't be the same person. Go ahead and try though, I'm sure your heroic heart can't help but attempt the folly.

 

[Atriden]

Even so, the wizard lifted a crate as per Martelai's request and filed in with the rest to exit the cave. Ah yes Atlas, you'll save that glimmer of humanity within each of these zombies, and thusly they shall be transformed into vegetables. Which will be much more difficult for the families of the victims. There is obvious feigning of concern in Veruzak's voice.

The eladrin then stoops a bit and in a childs voice says, Is uncle Horrus dead mommy?! the wizard turns his head and stands to full height imitating a mother comforting her child, No no honeykins, he's just sleeping! you see, only the most basic functions of his brain escaped the degaussing of the psychiggot.

His voice returning to the normal scratchy fey lilt that everyone was used to, Veruzak continued, They aren't sick Atlas, they've been mind wiped, no amount of hope/optimism/herbology is going to change that. Even if you successfully bring the spark of intelligence back, it won't be the same person. Go ahead and try though, I'm sure your heroic heart can't help but attempt the folly.

" We shall see Wizard " Atlas snaps back in contempt

 

[Neurotic]

Merry Christmass everyone !

 

[Atriden]

Thanks, and merry Christmas to you and everybody else

 

[ScorpiusRisk]

Everyone leaves the cave, carrying their loot, and head back to the cabin.