The sylph inspects the pills given to him with some wariness. He's never been one to say no to fun, but mixing business and pleasure is a big no-no. "Alright, let us see if we can end this menace once and for all."
Lope wipes the melting ice from his blade, giving it a quick flourish "A fitting end for a creature of ice. Let's hope the challenges ahead aren't quite so... frigid
The Aldori accepts the pill from Triphylla with an arched brow and a wry grin. As he examines the concoction, he quips "Drugs from the good doctor? Or just the ones that almost work? Either way, I'll take my chances. If I start seeing double, though, I'll aim for the one in the middle"
Lope will help with the two wands to lessen the time spent to heal to less than 2 minutes.
With that, he hastens to climb up the stairs at the front line of the group.
Valeria was about to accept the wand and get to work healing everyone but Esinti beat her to it. When Triphylla offered the pills Valeria was a little hesitant but she accepted and took it. "I'm glad we got through that in one piece."
Having observed that Lope's application of cold iron weapon blanch was wasted on the Ice elemental, Triphylla uses another dose on his blade, with his permission.
"Okay, ready."
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Diana takes Triphylla offered pill, and casts an Invisibility spell of her own before they ascend the tower.
"I don't have much more magic to help against the div, but one of the scrolls we found on my grandfather's secret study might help us deal with her."
St. John swallows the offered pill and says "Thanks! We'll head up when everyone is ready." He then heads up the stairs looking out for an ambush.
Triphlla's pills make you feel twitchy, with sudden sweats and heart palpitations. Worse each of you gains a nagging feeling that something, perhaps the universe is conspiring against you and that your skin is weirdly too tight.
Trying your best not to think too much about what you've just taken you head upstairs to a good sized attic room. Inside an overstuffed divan and
ottoman squat near the top of the stone stairs. Several low couches and benches, all cushioned and draped with rugs and tapestries, are scattered around the room. A low desk leans against the west wall, laden with papers and books. However you have no time for any of that for in the middle of the room outfitted for war with a two handed sword on her back is the blue woman. She has a whip in hand which she playfully snaps at a gaunt looking man in a gimp suit who is armed with a dagger.
She welcomes you with a sultry laugh, "What kept you so long? I've been waiting for you!"
Triphylla surmises that the man in the gimp suit is likely the missing merchant. She stays quiet to maintain her invisibility.
She takes another ghast retch flask from her pack and skitters over to the corner of the room.
St. John smiles at the "woman" and says "I have been waiting for you as well. I got a bit of a cold shoulder downstairs but, I am here now. Shall we dance?"
He then tries flipping himself over the couch and landing next to her.
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As they ascend the stairs, responding the woman with a wry grin "Apologies for the delay; we were just downstairs chilling. I trust you've kept yourself entertained in the meantime?"
Lope turns his attention to the gaunt man, his voice smooth and lyrical as he speaks, a glimmer of his envoy ring enhancing the persuasive melody of his words "Amigo, this tableau is no place for a soul such as yours. See, the stage is set for sharper lines and bolder players. Why not take your bow early and exit gracefully? Let us trade verses with our host without risking you becoming a tragic footnote in this little drama. Trust me, discretion is the better part of valor, and the finest act in any play"
He gestures toward the stairs, his words laced with the subtle magic of the ring's charm person, inviting the man to leave with both wit and grace.