"I like her," Relas chuckles in response to Jhestine's clucking and crooning over both Val and Jean. "You know you're going to be just like that one day, right?" he adds, looking at Palomia.
Very softly Kaad mutters, Sorry ma'am.
The sun swiftly rises outside of the Foundry Tavern, and the sounds of birds chirping and loud metal working fill the air. Askra stirs、the night was restful, but not quite long enough. The pink has returned the Val's cheeks, and she sleeps soundly on Jhestine's lap covered in a thick blanket. Jean is on a nearby bedroll, and Kaad is already awake, helping himself to some breakfast.
"Hey Jean. Hey. I've got a couple questions, where can Kaad and I find a magical healer? Also, are we gonna sell some of that loot from the cave?"
Jean rolls over and squints at Askra.
"Huh? A magical healer? Well there are some magic user's down at the general store near the main gate. They sell plenty of different spells, but nothing too strong, probably up to the third tier of spell-casting power. Something like Cure Light Wounds would probably cost around 20 gp. Jhestine also sells potions. Maybe we can get Dolga to give us a writ that will provide a discount?"
Maybe telling them that we're close to finding Khonnir would help us get discounts for healing.
Askra is aware thta Mylan Radli down at the cemetery is also an old cleric, though he may not be capable or willing to cast spells or channel energy.
Askra, would you like to try and sell the extra equipment? We can go together.
Ok - quick poll of what folks want to do. Quote Askra/the person above you and add in what your PC wants to do.
Askra wishes to
a: get healed and
b: to sell unused loot and
c: buy bless, barkskin, CLW type potions/scrolls.
d: Maybe buy a chakram for the cool factor. :) She only really knows about CLW but would be interested in others if directed in that way...
Palomia (Relas):
Kaad:
Jean:
Fijit:
Feel free to reference you player's guide's for some info on torch including a map. Just let me know where ya'll go and who you wanna talk to. Don't forget you stil have a very dead Parda with you *cough*Askra
Jean sits down near Val as she flips through her spellbook, refreshing the spells she needs for when they go back into the caves. Afterwards, she leaves to look for Dolga.
... to Dolga "We managed to come back after being ambushed, twice! We have a lot of wounded and wanted to ask if you have something that can assist us get back to full strength before diving back in. I think we're very close to finding Khonnir."
"Jean, glad to see you've all made it out. Dreadful news about Parda.. I'll be sure to make an announcement later. Not if you need help you should be able to find whatever or whoever you need in the market. I can't offer you much, but if you're really close to finding Khonnir, I'll hand over a writ that frees you from all Tech League taxes in Torch. It'll be a flat 20 percent off. I hope you can get the supplies you need. Come back to me as soon as you have more news."
"Hm, that will help. Thank you very much."
Jean heads back to the tavern tell the others about the writs before heading out to the temple to ask for healing (maybe with others with her).
Kaad believes that the writ is a sign of optimism and asks to follow Jean to the temple hoping to procure the much needed healing assistance for the next descent.
Askra grumbles much about the abuse of "intermediaries to the divine spirit" and the fickle nature of gods as she clutches her own star metal talisman. Then follows Kaad and Jean to the temple.
Joram Kyte runs the temple of Brigh. He meets you in the late morning.
"I'd be happy to help you and your friends Jean. We do sell some magic scrolls, but if you need a cleric to cast a spell we can do that too. With the writ from Dolga we'll charge you 16gp instead of the usual 20gp for Cure Light Wounds."
As the majority of the group heads over to the Temple of Brigh, the freshly-summoned Relas shrugs and then looks at Palomia.
"Want to go shopping? Now that we have a better idea of what's down in the those tunnels we can prepares accordingly!"
"1 Cure Light Wounds for me please :)"
The cleric casts the spell on Jean.
Askra is churlish at the temple, but eventually caves in.
"At least two cure light wounds spells for me - if'n you don't mind."
Let's make sure to get plenty of healing items so we return alive and with our prize.
Kaad is eager to return in the search for Khonnir. He is also hoping that they don't have to come back prematurely this time.
I too would appreciate some of your blessed healing for which I would gladly make offering kind cleric.
Askra go ahead and sell all you like, lets not wait for party members any longer. You guys can always find more loot anyway!If you guys want a wand of CLW and you cant afford it, then go ahead and judge how much money you'd like to spend and we'll get you a wand that doesnt have full charges.
**Since being in town is not this party's strong suit, I'll be taking us back to the dungeon right after you're done shopping**
"Ah, the young pig girl, I didn't expect to see you here, little Taw. Hold still while I bless you with the power of Brigh"
Cleric...what do you have by way of a wand that has healing magic? I've got about two hundred gold.
I will also take you up on the offer of a healing spell.
Kaad pulls out 16 gold from his pouch and hands it to the cleric. For Brigh.
"You'll have to excuse me... sir, but I am out of spells to use on you. Good day." The Cleric says, eyeing the money in Kaad's hands, then swiftly turning his back.
The party gathers what they need and head back to the Foundry Tavern. Nashara looks as though she has the flu. Val is up and walking around the bar making sure Nashara has food, and showing her lightning shaped battle-scar, though it should heal in less than a week.
As the party returns, Val and Nashara address them.
"Welcome back!" Val calls from behind the bar. She walks around to the front and lifts the side of her shirt.
"Check it out guys, I have the coolest scar now."
Nashara shakes her head.
"I hope you all found what you were looking for. Ah, a wand of Cure Light Wounds. Thats a fair choice. Speaking of healing... I'm not coming with you this time. I know how disappointed you must be, and I'm sorry, but I don't want to become so ill that I endanger you all. I am truly sorry everyone."
Val nods at Nashara, then turns to the group.
"Well, we made a deal actually. Nashara promised me that she wouldn't go back down there, only if I promised her that I would do the same. She'll stay here and guard me while you're out. Anyway, Don't pretend like you're not happy about that, Ask, and Jean. And Kaad probably. Good luck you guys, please find Khonnir and come back in one piece."
The party prepares themselves and says farewell. It's still before noon when they head to the cave. Through the water, and the stinking entrance. Through the stone maw and the room with the pit and past the Sky Metal door. Through the desert with a black starless sky, and through the room with bright white walls. The party comes to the room where the machine overloaded the power and shocked everyone. Beyond that hallway there is more light. Up ahead looks to be a larger room, with a lights of blue and green flashing intermittently.
So, now that we're back, who knows what traps look like and how to look for them? Jean asks as she tentatively peeks into the next room, looking for oddities.
Askra surprises Val by giving her a warm and lengthy hug, and ordering the two women to "look after each other". She asks Nashara to put her blessings upon her starmetal pendant. Then she stows her gear and sets off back into the darkness of the strange caverns.
Ask screws up her face in a gesture of not-knowing, and shrugs.
"Mostly they just... jump out and electrocute us."
She looks pointedly at Jean.
" I thought you were the "masheen"-kenner?!?"
Under her breath Ask mutters "Wish Val was here...Annoying she was sometimes, but she knew a thing or two..."
Fijit carefully inspects the shocky room for dangerous traps.
Take care Val. You too Nashara. I wish you well. We shall return with Khonnir.
Kaad grimaces at the gizmos. Angry, he hopes that he has another chance to smash the damned device.
Before we go in, I wanted to give you this Askra. He says as he hands Askra a chakram that he picked up in town. I noticed that you were interested in mine. The demonic figure couldn't help looking dastardly even though his smile was slight and sincere.
Fijit. Can you use that healing wand on me before we go any further? I will take point and bear the brunt of an attack.
To check for traps or any surprise aggressors.
Relas looks both surprised and annoyed (as much as feline features can, at any rate) when the cleric of Brigh gives Kaad the cold shoulder after having been rather friendly with Askra and Jean.
"Wha-but he offered gold just the same as they did!" he snorts indignantly. "There's no need to be rude or turn down a donation; what sort of temple is this, anyway?" he mutters as the group heads back to the tavern.
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"I...I'll miss you two, but that's probably for the best," Relas says sadly. "The town's already lost your friend Parda and who knows who else - I don't want to add to that."
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Relas fidgets around somewhat nervously which is an unusual change of pace from his normally unflappable self. "Be careful about poking and breaking things in here...that shock really hurt and I don't want to repeat the experience. Palo, I'm still pretty hurt from yesterday; do you think you can fix it?"
Kaad and Fijit notice the room where everyone was electrocuted has grown still and dim. It doesn't look like anything threatening remains.
The party continues past the now-dim room and down the hallway to the room with lights. They enter, and see a an ancient wonder of a room before them.
The air in this room seems to buzz and hum with energy. Strips of glowing rectangles light the room from above, while strange
flickering windows line the east and west walls. A large glass- topped circular table sits in the middle of the room. To the north sits a large metal desk covered with blinking lights, while a humming pillar of purple-and-black metal stands nearby, its sides flashing with tendrils of violet energy. A single golden panel, like a large button, flashes with a soft but incessant light on the side of this pillar.
A thick layer of dust coats everything, diffusing the lights shining from the various surfaces, and many of the machines seem to be damaged, cracked, or otherwise ruined.
Askra is interested in everything in this ….cavern….chamber….whatever it is, but only insofar as it might need to avoided in case it electrocutes her. She does take note of the dust coating everything, and looks for tracks in the dust…
Interesting...
Jean shares whatever she thinks this room and its contents are.