“If I had been sent for earlier, perhaps I could, but I’m afraid my duties at the Golden One’s Vault required me to entreat him for similar miracles already this day. Even if I could heal her, the tenets of my church force me to request a donation for Abadar’s power, which I suspect these simple folk could scarcely afford.” His face has a determined set, it is clear he wants to help quite desperately.
Tayce, responding to Tensei, "No spells as of yet. There's a bit of an issue there..." Her words trail off and her cheeks flush in embarrassment.
Behset heads upstairs to look over Brienna. The creaky steps open up into a bedroom loft above the main room of the Soldado home. A young girl lies in one of the beds, her slight frame dwarfed by the bed’s size and the pile of pillows, afghans, and quilts surrounding her. Splotches of an angry red rash cover her face and arms, appearing in irregular shapes and sizes. Suddenly, her restlessness is interrupted by a violent fit of hacking coughs that jerk her entire frame, lifting her well off her pillows. The spasm passes after a moment, dropping her back to the bed, but seemingly having done little to ease her breathing. Unfortunately, this ailment is not one that the strix is familiar with.
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Spending nearly half an hour searching for the wreckage, Hue is finally able to locate the sunken ship. The broken ship came to a rest on it's side, with the bow having broken off completely. Light from above is already muted, with the spell on the trident keeping things moderately well lit, but the areas inside the ship are in shadow and darkness.
How much of a donation is required and are you sure that it will be able to fix her?
Hue swims over to the bow and opens what looks like a door?
Lowering his voice a little, "I cannot cast any today, but there are potions available from the Holy Bank. They are 150 gold, each. It should work..."
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While Hue is still approaching the "door". Several creatures swim out of the rocks behind him and attempt to bite, triggering Hue's readied action.
Round 1
19 Hue, 19/32, 4 fort saves
22 Green
21 Yellow
19 Purple
15 Red
10 Orange
1 Blue
Orange stops swimming for a moment.
I can give you the money to get that for her. If I do can you go get it ASAP?
"Let me finish this mixture here, and then yes, I would be happy to go. It will be done in just a few minutes, could you make sure someone gives it to her?"
Yes I will and here is the money for the potion.
Tensei will speak with the woman no need to be embarrassed these are tough times, and we just wan to help. What is it about the spells?
Hue expends a fervor to heal himself.
He takes a guarded step back and then strikes out at red.
Round 3
19 Hue, 20/32
21 Yellow
19 Purple
15 Red
10 Orange
1 Blue
Hue expends a Fervor to heal himself.
He strikes out at Red.
He takes another 5ft guarded step back to his original position.
Hue stabs and misses the tiny critters.
Round 4
19 Hue, 18/32, -3dex
21 Yellow
19 Purple
15 Red
10 Orange
1 Blue
Hue uses fervor again.
Hue strikes out a red again, then moves 5 ft.
Hue stabs successfully at the tiny critters.
Round 5
19 Hue, 19/32, 4dex damage
15 Red
10 Blue
Orange swims back to the rocks and out of view.
Hue keeps up his tactics.
Hue misses, but manages to strike as the eel swims closer.
Round 6
19 Hue, 23/32, 5dex damage
10 Blue
Hue attacks and moves again, but lacks the fervor for healing.
Hue casts Lesser Restoration on himself.
Then converts a level 1 spell slot to Cure Light Wounds.
After he's feeling more himself, he cautiously tries to coax out his new friend, Eely Dan. If it looks pointless, he'll return to his original search with the same Readied Action. He'll collect some of the dead eel things and tuck them in his belt.
Finishing the herbal tea, Ishani collects the gold from Faust and excuses himself, promising to return with the hour. Tayce seems a bit confused, but smiles weakly.
True to his word, the priest does return bearing a potion of Remove Disease.
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Hue moves slowly and cautiously towards the rocks, but picks up that it may be a nesting ground and decides to leave it be for now instead of upsetting nature. Back to the bow of the ship, the doors offers little resistance and are in fact swinging with the current.
Faust will look at the priest, Thank you very much. Can we take this to her ASAP?
Hue searches for any clues about the ship in the wrecked portion of the bow.
Ishani hands the potion over to Faust. "Please, go ahead."
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Hue looks around in the wreckage and find that this area must have been the galley, and seems to be mostly empty now. Possibly having dumped most of the contents to the floor of the river as it was sinking.
Faust will go to Brienna's bedroom and approach her. As he approaches he takes off his hat and put it to his chest and gives a slight bow. Hello miss, my name is Faust Hawkins. We are here to help, would you be able to drink this, it should make you feel better. Faust will hold out the potion towards her.
Hue swims up and over the rocks, giving the eels nesting area a wide birth. He approaches the stern section, what looks like an opening into the cargo area mid-ship and tries the door.
As Faust administers the potion, Brienna wakes almost immediately. Slightly befuddled by the crowd of strangers in the house and all the fuss, she looks to her mother, "Is lunch is ready yet."
Tayce almost immediately begins to shed tears of joy and grabs each of you in turn to give you a hug. Grau also begins to clap everyone on the back in appreciation. "I knew you folks were the right ones to seek out. I am in your debt."
Ishani looks on as well, the smile beaming at everyone. "This was a blessing, to have been able to see this little one recover. I will keep an eye on her though, to make sure this sickness does not return."
Afterwards, Tayce heads back downstairs and begins to cook a feast. She insists everyone stay to have dinner.
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A yawning wound in the ship’s charred timbers allows murky water to flow through this debris-cluttered hold. Loose timbers, small fish, and dozens of identical boxes float eerily in the quiet darkness.
From deep in this darkness, a wicked set of teeth streaks out towards Hue (attached to the teeth happens to be a shark). Right behind it another green glowing eyes, fills Hue's vision and his insides with an uneasiness.
Round 2
Hue, 32/32, 2dex damage
Yellow, shark
Red, woman
The shark continues it's approach and bites at Hue
The set of eyes floats forward 5ft into clearer view, her visage shocking to Hue's system.
She then glares with an evil smirks on her lips.
Faust walks over to Ishani and sticks out his hand, Thank you for your diligence with helping her. This is definitely a gift from the gods. Faust will then walk back over to Brienna, I'm really glad your feeling better but I do have a few questions while we wait for the food if you don't mind. Do have any idea what could of caused this sickness? Do you know where were you at when you might of encountered something odd?
Hue smiles back, showing rows on rows of sharp serrated teeth with a glint in his black eyes. He moves back out into the open trying to break line of sight with the strange figure. He turns his attention back to the shark and tries one more time to charm it.
Hue backs up slightly and tries his trick again.
The shark then swims closer and tries to nibble on the wayward warpriest.
The creature in the back also moves closer, staring harsh daggers at Hue.
Hue looks disappointed for a moment, then tests the defenses of the shark.
Hue looks back towards the rocks where Eely Dan disappeared with a hopeful expression and takes a guarded step that direction.
Hue pokes the shark lightly with the trident, but it seems unperturbed.
The shark moves closer again, chomping at Hue, this time the creature in the darkness also swims out, circling around Hue, staying out of reach.
Shark -5
Hue -9
Hue moves another 5ft and takes a poke at red, whatever it is.
Hue misses his attack against the watery woman.
Shark moves in again, then she takes a 5ft herself into flank.
Shark -5
Hue -18
Hue takes another 5ft step and keeps up his attack on the woman.
A strike this time from the warpriest, then the duo moves once again to attack.
Shark -5
Hue -27
Red -4
Hue withdaws, breaking for the surface and shore.
Hue bolts towards the surface, but the shark senses blood is in the water, it takes a single move action and catches up to the retreating warpriest and takes another bite.
The creature below, looks up, also nearly catching up to Hue, but does not seem to attack this round, instead makes a hissing whisper in the water that the shark seems to respond to.
shark -5
Hue -30
red -4
After the bite, it looks to be trying to return to the woman.
Hue stops to cast some first level cure light wounds before heading to the surface.
The girl shrinks back at first as Faust approaches, and then touches his paw. "Oooh, you're so fuzzy. You're like, a really big cat. What's that like? Can I be a cat too? Is that a suit you wear? If you have babies, are they big too, or just tiny little bitty kitties??"
Faust will just chuckle, You just rest up, we can talk after dinner more.
Faust will go out to talk to the priest before he leaves. Hey could I talk to you in private for a moment. Faust will walk over to to a private area to talk to him. I am really glad that you were so prompt with the girl, it really means a lot and could of been the difference between life and death.
Ishani steps to the side with Faust, "It was my pleasure. Things like this, they have always been a thorn in my side, I wish that I were able to rid the world of all disease, but I will settle for small victories when I can get them. It pleases me that she seems to be recovering now."
Not to speak ill of any other religion because that is not something Sarenrae would agree with but it seems like you are rather restricted in what you can do and when.
Hue signals Khasia from her perch. When she gets close enough he says, "Not a successful mission. There's something down there with a pet shark and they chased me off. Lets head back to the rest. You know the way, little one? I'll take a short cut and swim across the river. Meet you on the opposite bank, eh?"
As long as it appears Khasia is in agreement, Hue will make for the shore of Trails End.
"You like eels Khasia? Wasn't a complete loss." and the warpriest hefts the dead eels.
Khasia relays that there is darkness in the water. The man thing disappeared for a bit, but has returned and is swimming closer to the others.
As Hue pulls himself from the water, the bird swoops low, then returns to the sky, wheeling overhead, then heading northeast. Seeming to encourage the soggy warpriest to follow.
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"Abadar has given me so much, but it would have been easier for me to provide aid, if not for these restrictions. Perhaps... my calling is with another. Sarenrae does sound like our goals are more closely aligned. I will need to think on it for a time though. Be well my friend."
With that, Ishani will say his farewells for the evening and step out.
The rest of the meal concludes and things settle down a bit. Even Brienna was able to join for a time.
Hue shakes himself like a wet dog and reverts to his human-like form, then sets off after the familiar.
Thank you for the meal it was most gracious for you to cook for us. I do have some questions about the illness if perhaps she could spread some light on the situation. Do have any idea what could of caused this sickness? Do you know where were you at when you might of encountered something odd?
Tensei will stay quiet knowing that social settings are not his strong point, but will listen closely for and deception.