Round 4
He resists the redcaps from pushing him back, ready to help as needed.
Round 5
He states, "Um guys, they think it is some kind of duel. Between their boss and us. We have downed him and they are stating to give him some room." He takes a step back but still within his large reach if necessary.
A black screen with a red highlight appears before each of the Chosen's face:
Beware the Fey God.
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Quest Difficulty: S
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You have angered a god and its wrath will be upon you unless you stop your present actions. If not accept this quest to begin the real battle.
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Ramie's eyes go wide in alarm at the message and she immediately calls for Floof to back down and return to her. Eidolons shouldn't be able to be killed, but if anything could manage it, an angry god could.
Zaidel stops playing his pan pipes. "Well, This ought to be good!"
He warily states, "These warnings don't normally show up. An S grade quest is for something like a 14th level character to deal with. This little bugger messed with my mind but for sake of not angering another god. I am standing down too."
A few rounds later the redcap looks up and states, "Well that was something! I haven't felt pain like that in years. Good fight. I should reward you before venturing off to my grove. We may be evil and love to kill things but that doesn't make us monsters... oh wait... at least we can understand the difference... my brain is still addled diplomacy not work."
Confused, Zaidel queues up The Blue Screen, and pushed the Query button.
"Okay, Blue Screen. Now what? Is the quest deleted? What should we do next?"
Ramie waves at the redcaps, frankly just glad that the battle was at an end, for now. "Who'd have thought the Fey Gods were fans of The Queensbury Rules?" She asks, marveling at the wonders of this strange world.
She pulls up her Blue Screen as well, "Any chance Krysta and I crossed the XP threshold to level 3?" She asks it.
Ramie and Krysta both feel the power swelling within their bodies. Looking at your character sheet it does show you are ready to level up and nearly to level 4 as well.
The medium sized redcap quiets down and begins to separate from the group slowly. His fellow redcaps around him.
"Jellena it looked like your attacks did the most damage. You should get rewarded. I don't need anything, I don't think I really even landed a blow." He offers letting the redcaps move past him without threat.
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She puts away her lightsaber and pistol. She walks amongst the redcaps and after Matthew makes his statement she says, "Very well. What are you willing to offer as a reward? I know better to ask for the world, what would you give to your nemesis?"
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In response to the redcaps offers she pleasantly states, "I would take your bracers then with your blessing."
"Oh I don't think of you as a nemesis. Just blessed with technology that I thought was well lost to the ages. Sure wish magic and all, but then again you are Chosen. I have a belt, a cape, a ring, and bracers that I could part with. What would you like?"
Zaidel folds his arms, deep in concentration.
The satyr walks back over to Queen Mia and Cayden Cailean.
"Alright. The redcap part of the quest looks to be possibly done, or likely null at this point. The infected treants is still something I can deal with. I just need to go back out in the morning, after the Daily Quest, with my being full of remove disease spells, and I, I mean we, should be good. What do you two think?"
Seeing the sudden end to the hostilities Krysta waited a moment or two for them to begin again and, when they did not, came back in for a landing. The sight of the terror quest that had popped up was more than a little worrisome, but it seemed they avoided being forced into it.
When she heard Ramie mutter about reaching another level Krysta opened her sheet and, low and behold, they had! She decided that she should work on this while the diplomacy was going on so she would be ready when the time came.
"Should we rest?" Ramie asked the more experienced Chosen. She stifled a grimace over the idea of going through the Daily Quest again. Though it wasn't her idea of fun, she understood it was a key factor in growing strong enough to keep up this lot.
Matthew walks up to his dragon friend and holds a hand out to him, "I know you will heal but I don't think we will need them later." With that said he channels healing three times to Jean and anyone else within 30 feet, even the redcaps.
The little blue creature had climbed a nearby tree and was watching the group from its branches.
You likely check your quest progress:
Quest: To Protect Golden Glade Borders
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Goblin Problems:
1st Task: Kill or disperse 30 goblins. 45/30
2nd Task: Kill the goblin king and his hobgoblin henchmen. 1/1 7/7
3rd Task: Dismantle the encampment. 0/1
Bonus mission: Lava and Ogres: 3/2
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Wraith Woods problems: Accomplish at least 2:
1st Task: Purify or destroy 3 Corrupted treants 1/3
2nd Task: Slay or relocate 9 red caps 13/9
3rd Task: Prune 7 assassin vines 0/9
4th Task: Destroy 6 willowisps 0/6
5th Task: Find the blight and report your findings. 0/1
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The Toxic Dungeon: Accomplish at least 2:
1st Task: Slay 21 slimes 168/21
2nd Task: Collect 6 mushroom bodies 87/6
3rd Task: Slay the Master Viper and his brood 1/1 1/1
4th Task: Slay 15 dire Boars 43/15
5th Task: Deal with the Primal ape 1/1
Bonus reward unlocked for accomplishing all tasks: Reward given to Matthew Locke: Title: Dungeon Crasher!
Bonus reward for slaying more than what was required: lesser Augment Crystal. Please make your selection.
Bonus reward for slaying all creatures in the dungeon: Please select one: The Fang of the Master Viper, Primal Straps, Slime Body, Ferioucious Tenacity, Shrooms for Days.
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Dwarven Problems: Accomplish at least 2:
24 gnolls, 15/24
18 deep gnomes, 3/18
58 spiders, 23/58
3 abberations, 1/3
A drow patrol. 0/1
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Rewards: Vary:
Solve one problem: Gain Renown, an audience, and XP
2 problems: + a chest of wealth, vouchers of service
3 problems: A village's thanks, gifts, Dragons Gifts
4 problems: Title: Golden Glade Protector , admittance to palace, Blessing of the dragon.
The redcap nods and gives Jellena the Bracers. He walks over to Matthew and states, "Thank you for helping my healing process, which item would you like?"
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The wicked old man gives Matthew a wink. His face is scrunched up into a snarl. His blood-red pointed cap hangs to the side of his face. He clasps hands with Matthew applying some added strength. He nods to Matthew chuckling as he states, "Yes some day, that sounds like a good plan. Yes take my belt and also you can keep the cap, keep feeding it the blood of your slain and someday it might even confer some magical bonuses. Nothing like ours but you are Chosen."
He looks around and offers to Jean, "Do you want something?!"
He smiles at the Fey and offers his hand, "Someday I would like to spar with you one on one. I will take the belt with your blessing. I hope that we don't have to meet under such circumstances again!"
Walking back he nods to Ramie, "I agree a rest would be nice. Did you get enough XP to level up? Do we have a 'tiny hut' to rest in?" He hooks a thumb over to the side mentioning the archway filled with emerald flames.
He walks over to Krysta and offers the belt, "We should get it identified but I am going to give you this belt."
He nods at the mention of his arch and with a grinning smile adds, "Oh likely wonders you have not seen. It is a present from my ancestor. Yes you may go in. I will leave it here under someone's protection... I think I will do some goblin hunting to finish off that quest for the group. I expect us seeing my ancestor tomorrow one way or another."
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"I will meditate and protect the scepter." She offers before starting to stretch.
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From her stretch she looks over at Krazok and asks, "I did give you a ring right? Everyone has one correct?"
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Still stretching she waves over Krysta and Ramie. Once they are both beside her she gets into a relaxed pose before asking, "You both need to level up correct? You do need to do the ritual for 3rd level. I can let you borrow some incense and such to help you this time."
Level Up Ritual: You must use this ritual at every odd level.
Offer up a sacrifice and then burn incense worth 100 gp x your new level. The ritual takes at least 4 hours. You can cut the cost by extending the ritual time.
8 hours = 1/2 cost
16 hours/whole day = 1/4 cost
Etc.
Suggested Offerings: A seed and the meal you plan to eat. “You take life and make life.”
The offering should deal directly with your god or goddess.
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She would weave The Blessings of the Gods into the details of the ritual.
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The Blessings of the Gods:
A ritual done by a divine caster, typically a priest, offering the protection of the gods. It involves talking about the different gods. Upon completion of it you gain an amulet of resurrection.
She tells you about the 25 patheons of gods that have come from the First World. The Chosen's world called Earth. All of the gods reside here in Arcanium in one way or another but many of them live as demigods with their Chosen and followers. With the Divine Accordes if a diety wants to have direct contact with their followers they must suppress 99% of their divine powers. Most of them are still immortal and with more followers they gain power. There are the Olympians and their twelve variations.
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It takes about an hour to go over the ritual and the Blessings of the Gods. At that point an amulet appears on Ramie's lap. She also states, "If you are ready you can commune with your deity now."
He offers, "I will then make sure Krazok is successful..." He looks around seeing if there is any dissent.
She materializes or at least becomes visible next to Ramie. She walks forward and states, "I believe Stratton needs some help. We shall get in the chariot and you sir..." She points to Matthew before continuing, "will need to pull us there. So Krazok should be fine. Jellena does he have a ring? We will be in touch." Then she walks over with a regal air to the chariot and enters it.
Angelica quickly follows Mia. Cayden does as well.
Alia hops down from the tree and opens her arms for the little furry blue creature to jump down into them. She calmly states, "Come on boy!" Though it likely does not and she joins the others in the chariot. On her way over she gives Matthew a slap on his butt cheek and when he looks at her she gives him a quick kiss.
He nods to Jellena and then with bleeding axe in hand begins to move to the North.
Zaidel waves goodbye to Cayden, Queen Mia, and Angelica. "Good night!"
The satyr enters the magical hut and b-lines to the kitchen to whip up something to eat.
When Matthew came over and gave her the belt Krysta's eyes opened in surprise and said, "B-b-but I didn't manage to do anything to earn it. Are you sure?"
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Krysta finished making her choices but realized that something prevented them from taking hold. It wasn't until Jellena explained the need to do a ritual every odd level before they could truly progress. Her offer of the needed incense was nice of her and Krysta said happily, "Thank you Mistress."
When the explanation was done Krysta jumped a little when she heard the amulet that Ramie had speak to her. The surprise quickly turned to sadness since her's had shattered to bring her back from death. The weakness was still there from the event and she wasn't sure how to get rid of it.
Zaidel looks up from his rummaging through the pantry, to see the downcast half-dragon walk in. The satyr frowned slightly to see the delicate Krysta in such a state. The caydenite casts message on the purple dragonoid.
He points to his belt and states, "I have my own. I am sure that this kind of belt will help you as you can't Sublime. Mia would you?" He takes the belt over to Mia to get it identified.
She walks over saying a few magical words and moves her hands in a specific way. Her eyes glow blue and she states, "The belt will enhance your Constitution but I have a feeling there is something more. I can't pin it down yet. Tomorrow unless someone else can try."
"Say there Blue Screen, I believe you showed the 3rd Task: Dismantle the encampment as complete as of the last update. I actually helped with that part, so I remembered." Seeing the number of killed goblins has now risen over the quota she sadly recalled how friendly they had all seemed. She hoped the survivors would stay out of trouble from now on.
"Ooh, I might can help with that." She offers, trying her hand at ye olde detect magic and spellcraft combo.
"Ok, maybe not. Getting about the same as Mia. Zaidel has the identify spell though, I think." She tattles, having noticed it on his sheet.
Looking over the ritual, she comments, "Wow, 100g in incense, huh? Is that like a whole lot, or just really fancy incense?"
Considering her sacrifice, she held up her car keys. "These were always sort of a symbol of freedom on the old home plane. Would that be a good offering for Desna? Or not so much since they really aren't any good here? Can I find a seed for a butterfly bush? I'm fine with fasting too."
Once they got the details worked out, she said "Yes, please. I am ready to commune with Desna. Thank you." Trying to think reverent thoughts as opposed to the much more common irreverent notions that bounced around in her head.
disperse 30 goblins. 30/30
2nd Task: Kill the goblin king and his hobgoblin henchmen. 1/1, 6/11
3rd Task: Dismantle the encampment. 1/1
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Wraith Woods problems: Accomplish at least 2:
1st Task: Purify or destroy 3 Corrupted treants. 0/3
2nd Task: Slay or relocate 9 red caps. 0/9
3rd Task: Prune 7 assassin vines. 0/7
4th Task: Destroy 6 willowisps. 0/6
5th Task: Find the blight and report your findings. 0/1
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The Toxic Dungeon: Accomplish at least 2:
1st Task: Slay 21 slimes. 0/21
2nd Task: Collect 6 mushroom bodies. 0/6
3rd Task: Slay the Master Viper and his brood. 0/1, 0/42
4th Task: Slay 15 dire Boars. 0/15
5th Task: Deal with the Primal ape. 0/1
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Dwarven Problems: Accomplish at least 2:
24 gnolls,
18 deep gnomes,
58 spiders,
3 abberations, and
A drow patrol."
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Rewards: Vary:
Solve one problem: Gain Renown, an audience, and XP
2 problems: + a chest of wealth, vouchers of service
3 problems: A village's thanks, gifts, Dragons Gifts
4 problems: Title: Golden Glade Protector , admittance to palace, Blessing of the dragon.
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Looking over the ritual, she comments, "Wow, 100g in incense, huh? Is that like a whole lot, or just really fancy incense?"
Considering her sacrifice, she held up her car keys. "These were always sort of a symbol of freedom on the old home plane. Would that be a good offering for Desna? Or not so much since they really aren't any good here? Can I find a seed for a butterfly bush? I'm fine with fasting too."
Once they got the details worked out, she said "Yes, please. I am ready to commune with Desna. Thank you." Trying to think reverent thoughts as opposed to the much more common irreverent notions that bounced around in her head.
She smiles and states, "It is both, though you are leveling up to 3rd level so it will be 300 gp of incense and your sacrifice."
She carefully relays, "You are likely best to know what sacrifice you should make. As my Mistress asks that we indulge in acts for our sacrifices."
When it came to the sacrifice portion of the ritual Krysta was unsure what she should do. What would The Mistress want for a sacrifice? Finally she looked to Jellena and asked, "What kinds of things would The Mistress accept as a sacrifice from someone who has next to nothing to offer?"
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Mischievously she states, "We wish to have more disciples. For now, though, you should vow to follow a request from Herself in the future. Later you can fulfill a personal request." Her eyes sparkle at her imagination.
She stays quiet in response to those looking at the belt and likely other objects.
The pantry was still very light, so Zaidel found some eggs and apples. In a large pot, the cleric boiled the eggs, while slicing the apples. After the eggs were cooked, Zaidel found some mayonnaise and paprika and made several dozen deviled eggs. Zaidel set the eggs and apple slices for himself and others, pouring himself a hard cider.
Unless Zaidel is producing food there are no more spices in the kitchen. All the eggs are used and apples. There are boar slabs of meat and chunks of boar among other meat things in the cold pantry/walk-in refrigerator.
Zaidel whips up something for everyone to eat in the kitchen, knowing everyone, especially the newest members, had a full day.
As per his custom, Zaidel sits down after cooking and opens The Green Screen, exploring his options before bed. The satyr can also be seen pulling up several inquires on The Blue Screen.
"That..should follow the wording of the reward...", Zaidel says to himself, deep in contemplation. "Okay."
The cleric clicks on the 20 pt. Boost System Reward: 20, Gain a Special from an archetype from one of your classes below 7th level (Max 1).
The Green Screen answers. "Name class, archetype, and special selected."
With a slow outbreath of anticipation, Zaidel states, "Cleric. Angelfire Apostle. Versatile Healing Channel (Sp)."
The system runs, then states. "You have 65 points would you like to use any of them now?
Zaidel clicks the Exit button and exits both Green and Blue Screens. The sublime cleric feels a vibrational shift in his connection to the Positive Energy Plane, and smiles to himself.
Ramie procures a seed and sacrifices her meal of boar, which she thanks Zaidel for providing. She winced slightly when she saw it was boar meat, given the way she had died from a boar attack back in Texas. But then, since it was one of her favorite things to eat now as a little petty revenge, it was probably an even better sacrifice than it would normally be.
You get a vague sense that Jellena is occupied by a divine entitiy somehow. In an ethereal voice you hear, "Yes child, please tell me your intentions."
Ramie blinked in surprise to hear the change in tone and inflection in Jellena’s voice. ”Ummm, Desna, is that you? Er, Lady Luck, I mean?” Surely one was not supposed to start out on a first name basis with one’s deity. ”Doing this medium-style, looks like, so… Hello! My name is Ramie and I would like to be your follower. My ambition is to become one of your Sphere Singers, actually. Still working on meeting the requirements, though. Getting close, just a bit more to go. I’ll keep working hard, I promise. Oh, and thank you for the Amulet of Ressurection, Imma prolly need that baby.”
She chews her bottom lip as she considers her next words. ”If it’s not too much to ask… could you watch over my family, my kids, especially. I know we are separated by time and space and planes of existence. But I thought if anyone could bridge those gaps, it would be you. I... left them sooner than I expected and well... I worry."
"I don't think I'm very good at this worshipping thing. Not something I practiced much in my first life. If you have things you need from me, please let me know. I will do my best. I'd really like to take up your Divine Fighting Technique, Desna's Shooting Star, but I haven't found a Starknife yet. Hopefully, with a little luck, I'll find one soon. Hint... hint..." She says with a slight smile.
"Jellena said an act could be an offering, so I thought I'd try a song. It's nearly bedtime, so how about a lullaby I used to sing to my kids? It reminds me of you..."
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Jean frowns at what is left for dinner and says, "I think I am going to go hunt something. I am going to leave the little guy here for now. I will be back."
He then looks at the little blue guy and says in the creature's language, "I am going to go hunting. Stay near here and I will be back soon with some food."
Krysta nodded in understanding and began the ritual. She began to pray and perform the meditation and ritual diligently and when it came to the offering she said, "I have little to offer to you right now so I make a dual offering to you The Mistress." Krysta took a deep breath, nervous about this part, and continued, "First I offer to take up a request from you. I also offer you a story from my world, one about a god of death that has held great meaning to me. As death is your domain here I believe it is something you will appreciate." Krysta began to tell a story that she felt explained why one should not fear Death.
She seems to falter at your request, her face goes down showing regret. She then delicately states, "Don't worry about them as they are your past. I cannot communicate with them or bridge those gaps. First it has been several hundred years since you have died. There might be some way to get a message back to them, a powerful Chosen might be able to help you as they are masters of wishcraft. My knowledge is much more limited as I am in physical form at the moment. Yes a song would be a welcome sacrifice for your ritual."
Once you are one with your song she states, "Thank you for that it was beautiful. I will be in New Faces until you arrive. No rush. A starknife can easily be attained closer than you know. Until next time, you can always speak my name and pray with me."
The little blue creature nods its head to Jean.
Later when you wake up you find Jellena snuggled into bed with you. Her leg is draped over one of your legs and she clutches you to her chest.
Quest: To Protect Golden Glade Borders
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Goblin Problems:
1st Task: Kill or disperse 30 goblins. 60/30
2nd Task: Kill the goblin king and his hobgoblin henchmen. 1/1, 11/11
3rd Task: Dismantle the encampment. 1/1
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Wraith Woods problems: Accomplish at least 2:
1st Task: Purify or destroy 3 Corrupted treants 1/3
2nd Task: Slay or relocate 9 red caps 13/9
3rd Task: Prune 7 assassin vines 4/7
4th Task: Destroy 6 willowisps 0/6
5th Task: Find the blight and report your findings. 1/1
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The Toxic Dungeon: Accomplish at least 2:
1st Task: Slay 21 slimes 42/21
2nd Task: Collect 6 mushroom bodies 12/6
3rd Task: Slay the Master Viper and his brood 1/1, 42/42
4th Task: Slay 15 dire Boars 30/15
5th Task: Deal with the Primal ape 1/1
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Dwarven Problems: Accomplish at least 2:
24 gnolls, 48/24
18 deep gnomes, 36/18
58 spiders, 116/58
3 abberations, 6/3
A drow patrol. 2/1
Rewards: Vary:
Solve one problem: Gain Renown, an audience, and XP
2 problems: + a chest of wealth, vouchers of service
3 problems: A village's thanks, gifts, Dragons Gifts
4 problems: Title: Golden Glade Protector , admittance to palace, Blessing of the dragon.
Renown 700/800
100: Known
300: Helper
500: Hero
800: Ender of Calamities
You will be given an audience with the ancestor.
XP: Everyone level up!
A chest of wealth filled with coins and gems in the amount of 7,000 gp.
Vouchers of Service: You may use these to take up lands within the Goldenlands. They can also be turned in for wealth or an item from the vault of the ancestor.
A village's thanks: you are given a 20% discount when buying supplies. Most villagers with offer to pay for a drink or your meal.
Gifts: The villagers will give you gifts as they meet you on the road. Simple things, likely mostly food.
Dragon Gifts: (3) gifts are offered for you present renown. An item worth 1,000 gp, 3,000 gp, and 5,000 gp.
Title: Golden Glade Protector:
minor: All villagers and citizens of the Golden Glade recognize you and are helpful when you interact with them.
medium: You are affected by a Bless spell as long as you are within 10 miles of the Golden glade.
major: ???
Admittance to palace free access.
Blessing of the dragon: You will be blessed after meeting with the ancestor.
Looking up, the caydenite smiles, "Give it a minute or so. Once it's cooked , the meat will taste much better."
Once the meat is fired and everyone partakes, Zaidel holds up a nice crunchy strip of boar for 'Stitch' to eat.
Zaidel sits up in bed and reads, then rereads the screen.
"So? We did it?!" The satyr said to himself, almost not believing the news in front of him. "Yay."
Zaidel then slaps his hands together and rubs. "Leveled! YES!"
To the Blue Screen, the cleric says the prompt, "Leveling Screen."
The satyr looks over all his options. "No Ability Score advancement, or Feats this level. No problem. I'm happy for the skill points if nothing else. Nice! Now I know Draconic. Strange I didn't this sooner. I could have had better conversations with jean."
"Oh! Got some more spells..Oo! Another Bardic Performance. Awesome. I should really use those more. Acute senses?! Hell yeah! Nice! And..because I'm sublime, I get access to higher channel energies as a cleric sooner. 4d6, come to papa!"
"Yes! Another Versatile Performance! Okay. Comedy will boost my Bluff and Intimidate. Cayden! If I'm not careful, I could be Arcanium's answer to Robin Williams. And George Carlin combined! No respect. No respect at all.", the satyr says, straightening an non-existent men's tie.
The cleric takes off his circlet of persuasion, and rummages throuhg his bag for that one flask of very strong alcohol. "Time to pray to The Boss!"
While drinking, Zaidel communes with Cayden Cailean and gets his new allotment of clerical spells for the day.
"Oh! Good morning, Ramie! I was hoping to see you! I would like to give you a gift. It's used, but I hope you like it!"
Zaidel takes a delicately engraved silver headband and gently places it on the kitsune's brow. "It's a circlet of persuasion! It's yours if you want it."
Jellena smiles at this and states, [b]"She is glad to accept your sacrifices.
Later when you wake up you find Jellena snuggled into bed with you. Her leg is draped over one of your legs and she clutches you to her chest.
Krysta found Jellena in bed with her and at first almost panicked. After a moment though she decided this was actually rather nice and the possessive way one leg was over her's and she was feeling held so closely made her feel like maybe there was more to this relationship than she thought.
Krysta looped her tail around Jellena's leg and put one arm around her Mistress as she thought of what happened earlier. She wanted to protect Jellena as best she could but knew her actions earlier were stupid now. She hoped that Mistress forgave her for it and that one day she could be the guardian she wanted to be.