We might be able to get some healing froma temple if we sell one of the items we found. Maybe the cloak?
Sunny skips towards her friends.
"Hey-YA there!" She comes to a bouncy stop in front of them, "Donaon be restin' in'a temple." She indicates the building behind her over a shoulder, "An' tha' folks there be sayin' he be re-cooper a-tin. Sunny works her way through the new word, then gives a small 'squee' as she grabs the hem of the large shirt that's draped over herself
"Oh! An' they give me this!" She does a quick pirouette to show off what she's now wearing, "They are took me blanket an' are cleanin' it an' they gives me another one fer restin' aside Donaon an' while me blanket is bein' cleaned, they gives me a SHIRT!" She proudly proclaims. (^_^)
Slowing down Sunny notes the weary gait amongst her gathered friends, "Here....d'ye need seein' tha' folks in'a Church? I've still some shine whut can be put towards soothin' yer ills...." She offers.
I'll try to identify the items- I wouldn't try to sell the cloak... It is highly likely to prove useful. She replies Do you think I should tell the sherriff about the witch's escape? If we're going to hunt her down anyway I see no reason in causing him any undue stress.
we still need to give an update to the lady that hired us.
The bandits dispersed slowly. Some of them melded into another group of travelers whilst Hersh and Pup kept close to Sunny until they reached the gate, at which point they veered off towards the Three Ears.
As could be expected, Sunny had to keep a hold of Donaon, who was pale as death.
Those members who deigned to go to Marduzi's current residence for healing rather than ask local doctors were treated to a buzzing brewery with scant furniture.
"You seem to have had quite an adventure, eh?"
Marduzi asked, more than willing to provide some of his abilities to aid the party. He narrowed his eyes when he looked at Donaon and Sorval, but then shook his head.
"It might be wise to invest in some sort of healing in the future. It seems Sorval here cut it too close, and I honestly have no clue how you managed to get this young man here alive, as he only has enough blood to keep a pup alive inside him."
"I'm going to need about ten gold from you to refill my kit after all this, if it's not too much trouble, then. Sunny, right?" the man asked as he fetched his kit for the remainder of the suturing and bandages on the more severe wounds. Donaon remained unconscious, but his eyelids fluttered.
"-And Zeltor, you may be pleased to know that the other boy you brought in here awoke during the night."
The same woman encountered before the first bandit expedition started could be found selling potatoes in the grocer's square. She was as sullen as before, but her countenance brightened at the adventurers' approach.
"How went the hunt?"
"Hey-YA there! M'name be 'Sunny' in'a speakin' of tha' folk." (^_^)
At the farming woman.
Well we found out where they were camping and put down what looked like a necromancer lair who was using dead people for some nasty stuff. Destroyed this nasty thing along with some crawling hands and some thugs but I think the leader escaped. we were pretty busy trying to put down a big undead. I can't say that everything is safe, but I reckon they won't be bothering travelers anytime soon.
The earring is not magical, but the remaining vials are. I need a spellcraft check.
The former victim lets out a gasp, a sigh and taps her stand in frustration where it is necessary.
"Look. While I'm happy ye scattered 'em and destroyed whatever godawful, I can't say I'm pleased with the fact tha mastermind escaped. If anything, I can say I dunnae want to go home again."
She coughs. "I don't mean to sound ungrateful, neither, but do ye have any idea where the responsible party got to?"
"You've been quite a way, I see." Marduzi says with a smile, taking the proffered coin with grace. "And you're filthy. Here, if you'll let me-,"
the cleric takes Sunny's blanket and takes a shirt off of a line.
"It's one of mine, but it should serve."
"If you need to, you can sleep here, but I'd suggest getting around Maheto and acquainting yourself with the surroundings. With the way things are, I'd say your friend will wake up some time tonight, gods willing. Your blanket should be clean by then, too. You know, if you wouldn't mind getting me a bite to eat in exchange." he says with a wink. "We're not the foremost hospital here, but we've been swamped, so I haven't been able to go on the usual errands.. or indulge in some more wholesome vices. I could use some dinner."
"Ah. That is a reasonable approach." the woman said to Ruul with a nod before looking to Sunny.
"Thank ye for the introduction, Miss. Are you with them?" she motions to the other adventurers.
"I'm Marve Heimshalish, formerly of Heimshalish Farm, I suppose. I know of Ruul and Manny from their doings about town, but you, Sunny, are new. Normally that's a non-issue, but keep your nose clean."
Looking at Manny with weary gray eyes, Marve picks abouth six potatoes out of her piles and holds them out.
"These are what I can pay you. You know, fer tryin."
Manny nods and takes the potatoes. These will be mighty fine all fried up. Thankies.
Looks like will need to see the Sheriff about any hard cash reward. Potatoes don't fix roof leaks. Manny will head out to the sheriff.
Sunny nods to Marve, even as she swings the hem of her shirt to and fro distractedly,
"Aye, would ye know of a place fer bathin', then?" She replies cheerfully to Marve's comment even as Sunny glances down at herself.
"I mean, I in't bin rollin' in'a dirt, but yeah....t'has been a while a'tween soaks..." She looks to Manny,
"I gots some shine fer ya roof fixin', maybe... Oh! Where can we get some vittles? Tha' nice feller lookin' after Donaon said he be a tad hungry. Might them 'Spuds' go a ways ta' helpin him out?" She asks/suggests.
There is an inn we can get some food. Ruul goes there as well, helped them out with a bat problem.
Sunny nods, "Okeys then! We gets some food an' then go gets some healin'!" (^_^) Then she glances back towards Marve,
"An' maybe some bathin'..." She adds quietly.
Fine with me
Sunny grins happily, spins about and skips off with the group.
As they make thier way to the tavern(?) Sunny bounces and flounces along, pointing to various buildings and asking their buisness, or various people and asking who they be, or pointing occasionally at an animal/insect/bird and asking what it is called. (^_^)
Sorval makes her way to Sheriff Forthan's headquarters before midday to find the threenage daughter of the man in question gone. A young human guardsman enjoying lunch greets her with a bread-speckled smile. Well, that is to say that the pastry in question is crumbled all over his scraggly beard.
"You are Sorval, hmmph?" he asks jovially. "The Boss-man's in the dungeon below with that Ventus fellow from the bull-man's bout. He'll be up in a minute."
Sunny is greeted with both curiosity and polite humoring due to her company. She meets several of the locals, including a guardswoman named Hilde, a smith's apprentice named Deminic, and the donkey-handler Fimmian.
She learns where the grocery stands are, granted, and the way to one of the stables.
And finds a lot of jays and crows.
The Three Ears is in top form, though tied outside is clearly the horse that Hersh had been leading. Inside, Lorranith smokes a sweet-smelling sage in a bone-pipe and greets her returning clients.
"I see you've managed to come back in one piece. Congratulations yet again." she says dryly, motioning to a nearby vacant table. She casts a calculating eye to Sunny.
"Are stewed mushrooms and dandelion greens with some boiled eggs acceptable?"
A lot better than a hunk of cheese and warm ale. Manny grumps, remembering what passed for 'trail rations' since his ventures outside the city had been minimal before.
Manny scarfs an egg and slurps some fresh ale.
Sunny smiles, waves and gives a slight 'bounce' of a curtsey when introduced to Lorranith. At the mention of the potential meal Sunny's large, expressive blue eyes grow wide.
"Oooo! Shrooms! I luv's me some shrooms!" Then happily explains to any who care to listen as she details -in her bright, babbling accent- some of the aspects of life on her home islands. One aspect of which is a tragic dearth of edible mushrooms.
As she speaks, her gaze does take in the patrons currently in the establishment,
(^_^)
Looks like that girl has certainly been eating the 'shrooms alright.
"I see you've managed to come back in one piece. Congratulations yet again." she says dryly, motioning to a nearby vacant table. She casts a calculating eye to Sunny.
"Are stewed mushrooms and dandelion greens with some boiled eggs acceptable?"
"Those will do great Lorranith, thank you" - Zeltor pipes in, breaking his silence. He had been pondering all of the sudden happenings around town, a place where until so recently he had been nothing more than a quiet professor.
"Returning to some normal activities will be a welcome respite from what we have seen" - he comments to his companions - "My eyes have set upon things I do not yet understand, and other I had never seen before. I am not sure I grasp their significance yet"
Looking at Sunny, he adds - "Your constant good mood is certainly refreshing" - he offers a shy smile.
Looking at Sunny, he adds - "Your constant good mood is certainly refreshing" - he offers a shy smile.
Sunny returns Zeltor's smile with her own. This seems to be the tanned Elf's 'default' setting...
"It is? Thank'e." She replies, even as she begins to shovel spoonfuls of mushrooms into her face. Nothing 'lady-like' in her actions at all.
"Mmm...shroooms..." She croons....
So I guess we wait for Sorval then but we might as well talk about what we will be doing next. We gotta fill our purses one way or another. Isn't there that theater stuff to check out?
Sunny listens intently as Manny speaks, tucking her legs up beneath herself while continuing to stuff mushrooms into her face. Once finished the 'shrooms, she cleans her plate (and dabs at her face) with the bread on offer.
"Aye, well...when we get back ta' tha' healin' place with tha' vittles I promised tha' feller there, we can be seein' about some healin' fer folks whut still be feelin' under the weather, like." She adds to Manny's ideas.
Lorranith delivers the food to the table herself, her lips taut at Sunny's apparent need of fungus.
Hersh and Pup are eating in a corner, minding their own business. Two other patrons are bandits, as well.
Hmm..I think the thing with the feuding brothers is that we were gunna hide out at the shop and wait for any intruders. Manny scratches his head, seemingly a little confused.
After the meal, Manny hops off his stool. I'm just going to swing past the armorers and see about some daggers, I'll be back soon. Manny indeed is off in a flash and shortly back with his items
While Manny dashes off, Sunny sees about getting some victuals delivered to the Church and Mister Marduzi awaiting inside. She also sees about maybe a third and possible a fourth helping of shrooms.
(^_^)
Since we are kinda still bashed up, doing the stake-out for the dwarf, the theatre and weed hunting sounds good. I reckon we should do the stake-out first.
Sunny sighs contentedly, obviously quit content hav8ing had a huge meal. She leaves a couple of silver on the plate which is collected by the serving lass as a way of showing thanks for the meal and the service.
She hops up, adjusts the 'hang' of the shirt draped over her shoulders and skips off with her friends.
Once outside she leans as close as she can to them all and whispers,
"I seen Pup an' Hersh in'a tavern...along with a couple of t' others from tha' place. They seemed ta' be doin' all okeys..."
Sunny turns her attention to looking and learning more about the town around herself.
*Skippy, skip, bouncy, bounce...* (^_^)
As long as they stay away from any more undead wizards that is.
Sunny nods in agreement with Manny,
"Aye...well...we's done best an' right as we can fer tha' folks. Is up ta they selfs ta' figure out which way they should be goin' from here..." She frowns a little, "Though....that Pup feller? I think he could still do with a tad more straightenin'." She sighs,
"But we's dun't be knowin' folks whut can put that kind'a soothin' to a bod... She blinks and looks to her companions, "Here? Do ye recon that Mister Marduzi over at tha' healin' place could have a look?" She spins about and looks back towards the tavern,
"Assumin' we can get Pup ta' come along fer tha' look-see?" She bounces back about,
"So! Whut be we lookin' at these Dwarfs fer?" She asks, having 'Come in late' to this part of the story. (^_^)
"I need to check by the school, to see how things have been doing" - Zeltor comments with the others - "It has been a couple of days. The kids have other classes but still... Anyway, where do we meet later on?" - he asks.
Treasure list:
+1 Ring of Protection (Bonus Type: Deflection)
+1 Cloak of Resistance (Bonus Type: Resistance)
Potion of Lesser Restoraion (Unknown CL)
Ruul has the ring of protection
We could always meet back here.
Sunny nods to Manny and the rest, before beginning to happily skip off towards the Church. She pauses after but a few bounces turns back and looks around.
"Um.. where be here, then?"