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Conditions: Latent/Carrier

@Bynoth, even though Thanim disagrees with your approach, I love your IC description. Very nice

Thanim shakes his head. "That's not what I meant. I believe we can hold the demon at bay. However, I lack the skill to rid Perri of it and bring him back to himself. Physical ailments I understand and have practiced on plenty, but those of the spirit..." Thanim sighs, "I can give aid and support, but I'm afraid we may need to return to the temple at Burle to give Perri all that he needs. It is only a day away, but my health is failing." Thanim is worried but is not close to giving up hope. Wiggar and Cwenchild weigh heavily on his mind, and he is not willing to lose another friend, especially so soon.

@AllenDM: Thanim has prepared a couple Protection from Evil spells (one of which is communal), so that if Perri seems to be struggling he can cast it on him immediately. Given Thanim's condition, does he think he could make the trip back to Burle? He does have the Endurance feat, if that is a factor. I assume he would know who is over/runs the temple there. I am not looking for a definite yes or no, but more like whether his experience in caring for the others makes the answer obvious to him. I am not sure because he is just a carrier, but this is an unusual disease.

Conditions: Latent/Carrier

Sorry, Maja. I overlooked your exorcism suggestion.

"Do we need to do an exorcism? Splash holy water and put the holy symbol of Pelor on his forehead?"

Thanim looks at Maja. Maja sees that Thanim is looking worn, the toil of care and disease taking its toll, but there is still a light of strength and determination in his eyes. "A type of exorcism may be exactly what is needed. I am investigating some new ways of applying the blessings of Pelor to Perri to aid him in any way we can."

Missed responding to you, too, Bynoth.

"Bloodletting is used amongst the ranks of Hextor's faithful to combat a number of ills - both physical and spiritual. My recommendation would be to commence with such a treatment..."[/b]

Bynoth makes his suggestions and Thanim stops his activity to consider them. "There are many who believe the removal of blood puts the body back in balance or purges bad humors. But I, like you, have spent much time on the battlefield. In my experience, spilling blood only weakens the man. I am loathe to try this with Perri. I am sure he will have many opportunities to balance his humors in the future."

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Thanim is both excited and scared by Perri's reaction to being prayed over and blessed to resist evil. At least something seems to have an effect, but will it be enough? "If the evil has found a home in him, have we lost him? Bynoth may be right... But we shall not pass judgment prematurely!"

Thanim sees to the care of Cerilis and Harry. He explains that as part of a new healing regimen, he will bless them with additional protection from Pelor to fortify their spirit. He casts Protection from Evil, Communal on both of them as well as himself. He pays special attention to any reaction.

Heal Check: 10 + 13 + 2 + 2 = 27 <Take 10 + 13 skill + 2 synergy + 2 circumstance> (plague care for Cerilis and Harry)
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 (Observe...)
Kn (Religion): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28 (See anything that reminds him of something?)

Afterwards, he takes the chance to kneel and pray to Pelor for additional protection.
Thanim fills his open 1st and 2nd level spell slots with Protection from Evil and Protection from Evil, Communal, respectively.

I'm sorry to hear that. Know that you have my sympathies. Even when it has been a good life and may be expected, it is difficult.

The below is intended completely comedically and is not to be taken seriously...

Wait! Wait! But that is the very definition of irony! How perfectly asymmetric that Maja would be the only one to contract the plague! This is just punishment for bailing on the good people of the farm! I know Cerilis agrees. (I think he bears a little judgement. lol)

Thanim nods his head at the man's request, "Give me your name that I may properly pass on your story. If you are willing, I can end your suffering through the light of Pelor and... and... help you to meet your family." His face is twisted, unsure of what he is contemplating, but knowing he cannot stay and let the man suffer. If the man is willing, Thanim will do what he believes must be done.

Thanim recognizes that he can't stay and care for the man and that it is too dangerous to transport him, but he doesn't want to let him suffer until death. I know this is a "good" campaign, and don't know if assisted suicide or mercy killings are considered good, but if the man is willing, Thanim will cast Searing Light to quickly end his suffering.

Assuming the man agrees...
Even though indoors, Thanim looks skyward, as if looking at the sun, and calls out to Pelor, "Pelor give thy purifying light and grant mercy to this humble man." Light seems to swirl and gathers in the palms of his hands. With a sudden burst, it is released and strikes the shell of the man who though weakened in body has shown such strength of spirit. The light washes over and consumes him, leaving a disease ridden corpse where a strong man once was.

Thanim bows his head for a moment, the weight of what he has done pressing heavily upon him. He looks up, making one last review of the man, the room, the house, then turns and walks out.

Back on the porch, Thanim tries to hide the profound emotions churning within. "We must leave at once and report this place. The plague is here."

Assuming that Thanim is certain that fire from lighting the house and barn will not spread, he will continue.
"Burn the house, burn the barn, burn it all..."

Thanim, seeking a moment alone, walks towards the road.

"Indeed, all are as mayflies. Now, I speak only with regard to the lengths of our lives, not what we do with them. Even the elves are mayflies compared to the gods. However, with respect to what we do with that time," he smiles, "there are significant differences."

Sensing that She's question is just a bit of awkwardness combined with Roedar's paranoia, Roedar relaxes and responds to She's comments, "Yes, we must proceed deliberately and carefully... After a round of drinks! I'm heading out for a bit of relaxation. Care to join?"

Roedar takes a look for Spiegel Stillwater to extend a similar invitation to him. Finding him absent, he asks at the front desk if any saw him depart or knew where he might be.

Assuming he is able to locate Stillwater

Roedar approaches Spiegel and invites him out for a drink, "Heading out for a drink. Join us! It's been quite the day, and I think we could stand to lose the edge."

If cannot locate...

Roedar heads to the bar, hopefully with officer She.

Choose your own adventure!

If all goes as planned, we may very well have the raw materials for dragonhide full plate...

Sorry Roedar is missing the Murderbait action. Sounds fun.

And Diplomacy, now with numbers too!

And what fine numbers those are!

Doesn't look like Johann included the blessing in that AoO

We Abadaran's tend to stick out.

Roedar sniggers to himself, allowing only the slightest squeal to escape. Sure, when you walk around in blindingly polished full plate toting a supersized hammer, sticking out is all you can do. I don't think the silver key has anything to do with it.

Roedar regains his composure and gives the lieutenant his full attention.

Amelia's face shows nothing but a sincere desire to see justice done even under Roedar's careful observation, as do the words she speaks. Her voice is even and sure, and her manners betray nothing but earnestness, with no sign of the behaviors that normally accompany someone dissembling or attempting deception.

Roedar relaxes just a bit and feels a little more at ease. "Perhaps this is just what I've been looking for, a place where I can make a tangible difference without having to question the motivations of everyone around me."

If the murder case and the gang interrogation are under control, I'd be happy to start investigating the bard provocateur. Setting the gangs against each other to create an opening is very clever. I'm sure he's not doing this on his own.