The Lamentation of Lolth - Chapter III

[kirinke]

"We always get something out of a hunt or a fight Seilwoodan. It is not always tangible though." Teleri said, abandoning her search and helping him to his feet. "Experience is the greatest treasure of all. At least, that is what my teachers have always said."

She chuckled softly as the other elf scowled at her. "But then, I always retorted that experience doesn't pay bills." she winced in recollection. "That's usually when they smacked me upside the head with the back of their hand."

She smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry. I am sure we will be able to find a cure for the harm the wraith has done in it's anger at being awoken from its rest."

 

[Verbatim]

As Sielwoodan gently reminds them that he is no infant, Ayden smiled slightly and stepped away from the archer.

"I am sorry my friend, I know you do not wished to be fretted over, but it is better to be safe than sorry."

As his companions search the area, Ayden looked around the clearing and knew that he personally no longer had any idea of where they were in relation to getting back to Orchard Meadows. Approaching the archer once more, he waited until Teleri once more assured Sielwoodan they would find a way to reverse the wraith's touch before speaking.

"Sielwoodan, I hate to ask you this, but I know if any know the answer it will be you. Do you have any idea of where we are and how we can get back to Orchard Meadows without being swallowed by the swamp around us?"

 

[Majin]

Andreas and Calenthang unfortunately bring up nothing in their search. If the wraith had died in the area with any valuables on him, they are lost in the murky depths of the sticky swamp, amidst the silently lurking crocodiles and other carnivorous creatures that reside in the waters.

All the elven eyes in the party make finding your way through the swamp easier. Eventually everyone makes it back to Orchard Meadows, many paths and options before you.

 

[hippocrachus]

Calenthang heads for the inn with a bounce in his step. Upon reaching the common room, he turns to his companions to address them.
"In the morning I will be leaving for Dagger Falls. I would not go alone if it can be helped..." he says, leaving the last bit open for any takers.
While waiting for any of his companions to volunteer to go with him, he draws the short sword that Ayden gave to him.
"Friend Ayden, this blade has served its purpose well with me, but I would not hold it longer and keep it from the more needy," he says, relinquishing the sword hilt-first.
With that he waits to hear the decisions of his friends in combat.

 

[Manzanita]

drogo

OOC: Drogo had actually prepared lesser restoration. I don't know how much knowledge of its own powers the spell would impart to Drogo. I assume he would try it.

Perhaps wiser spirits than I can heal you Sielwoodan, but let me try. I prepared this spell for just this eventuality."

Drogo then smiles, as the swamp pleases him, and casts lesser restoration on the Ranger.

Upon returning to Orchard meadows. "We should inform Trond and the others of our adventures. Doubtless, Ayden will want to do that. Andreas, perhaps you could convince Mother Grundy to identify more of our items. Take the gardener's pearl with you. I suggest we pay her if appropriate. Now, Calenthang, why are you returning to Dagger Falls? Have we not business down the well?"

 

[kirinke]

ooc:

um quick recap: why are some of us wanting to stay and others wanting to go to dagger falls?

 

[hippocrachus]

"Of a truth, friend Drogo, my business is sudden," he says with a nervous smile, "but I actually think it might be necessary to now have our gems appraised by a friend I left in Dagger Falls. We will need fresh supplies before we go into the well, and I am not so confident our resources will hold out without the gains of the pearl and belt," he finishes, embarassed at having to explain his intentions without going over them with his companions first. "I hope everyone is alright with this?" he asks, pointedly looking to Ayden.

(OOC: Apologies, I should have explained the last post better.)

 

[Seonaid]

[Sorry for the delay. My computer died a rather spectacular death early yesterday and now I need to either fix it or get a new one. Sigh.]

Chastity blinks at the quickness of the battle, holy furvor draining from her slowly. She shares Sielwoodan's suspicions and looks around for the wraith or a sign that it is not truly gone.

When the others head back toward town, Chastity follows, studying the area through which they travel. This is so different than home, she muses somewhat wistfully. Torm willing, perhaps I will see my family again soon.

Back in the common room of the tavern, she nods in agreement with Drogo. "I'm sure the town would like to be appraised of our exploits. One less thing on their shoulders would be welcome. And when we are done there, I should like to study this well more closely. I do not know that we should completely trust that naga, but I dislike to leave something possibly so dangerous so close to these innocent people." Her piece said, she settles back to see how the others feel. At Calenthang's explanation, she looks thoughtful. "Perhaps it would be better to travel there first. This naga is not an immediate threat, yes?" She looks inquiringly at the group, ending on Ayden, as she has decided he is their leader.

 

[kirinke]

Teleri

Teleri settles back, sipping an ale she purchased from a barmaid. "Why do we need to go to Dagger falls?" she asked, the past few days finally catching up with her, leaving her weary indeed.

How long has it been since I just meditated? A week? More? I must have been held captive longer than I thought. she thought, shivering as the terrible memories of those days under domination flickered through her mind.

 

[hippocrachus]

"I think it best that only a few of us make the trip to Dagger Falls, as Sielwoodan may be in dire need of godly intervention," Calenthang addresses Chastity.

(OOC: You scared me for a minute there, krinke )