Perhaps we aught to head to the castle to see what this is all about.
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Lady Eleanor is thrice saddened, by the loss at the trial, by the rejection of her healing, and by the vigilante mob. Perhaps it is time to spread her healing somewhere else. She gathers her belongings before looking to join the rest of the group. Spotting her friend Gaarm talking with a merchant she makes her way over as he reveals his wounds. She lets him finish speaking and awaits the merchants response, prepared to help barter on Gaarm's behalf.
Uh, it stopped updating me when there were new posts :( Seems that was what the fix was about today.
Lady Eleanor spends what will probably be their last day in town helping the people of the town one last time. She makes her way through the town spending her healing liberally. She asks for nothing in return, she simply wants to leave on a good note.
Lady Eleanor spends a little time healing and talking to the kids of the town as well as their parents. Seeing an injured child with a small gash on his cheek, Its been quite a day today. Let me see if I can make it a small bit better. , she touches the boys cheek. When she does, small little sparks of positive energy arc out leaving a healed cheek where before there was blood. Looking at the boys mother she asks, Who do you suppose that Caromarc was?
Lady Eleanor grabs the stuffed teddy on her way out of the crowd. She puts it in her belongings. It may help with calming Andrew back down if they find him later. Observing the liquid in the pipes she turns to Zakon asking, Could this liquid be alchemical in nature, I don't suppose there are too many alchemists in town.
I will accompany you Nizvit, I think I owe it to him to be there. Lady Eleanor says with a sullen look on her face. After that, I will happily go out with you Gaarm, I feel that we should generally stick together the rest of our time here. Turning to Zakon, After that I would not mind tracking down Volkstag and Grime. They should answer for what they have done.
After death we are all judged. There are two main factors to this judgement. The first is who you have chosen to worship in life. If you have chosen a deity and your actions come close to aligning with theirs, your soul will end up with that deity in the great beyond. If you do not worship a deity or if you act in ways very dissimilar from your deity, you usually end up on a plane based on your actions. This is not so much a belief as it is an observable fact. While there are niche cases where souls can end up in the wrong spot, for the most part they end up where they should. A person really does determine their fate based on their actions. I have never personally been to the lower planes, but I have read first hand accounts. They are places of torment. The upper planes, on the other hand are generally places of happiness. For those who tend more towards chaos, a plane of roiling energy awaits them. For those who tend towards order, a sprawling city plane filled with libraries and perfect order. For those who are conflicted inside or whom do not have tendencies one way or another, end up in the spire. Most who end up here are able to pursue things that they pursued in life, but without the worries of time. If you arrived here you could pursue alchemy in an idealized alchemical shop. Perhaps, with time you would acquire some level of renown and people would travel the planes to come and learn from you or purchase your wares. You don't need to be a saint to improve your lot in the next life. But doing a little good and a repentant heart can help offset anything you have already done. You will always be Andrew. Not even death can take that away. It just brings changes, and not all bad.
Lady Eleanor will spend some time with Andrew explaining what one can expect after death. She will use her time to explain her recent experience and how life after death is not always that bad. She will explain how he will get a fair trial before Pharasma. Overhearing Zakon speak of his own fate after death she will ask, Life here is short, if you wish to improve your place in the next one, I can help you with that. I doubt you have done anything that can not be undone. You don't have to be perfect, but it will take a little effort. I don't want to scare you, but if you think what Volkstag and Grimes did was bad. They have very little on the denizens of the lower planes. It's just and offer, and it will always stand. It's not too late until you die.
Would the sanctuary have mattered much if he was still found guilty of the first crime?
Now that the trial is over, I think I'm going to make a Lady Eleanor profile.
We that sucked. I can say we definitely gave it our best. I too am curious what we missed. And as terrible as it sounds as a Paladin, I have to respect lawful authority....
No worries, hope all is well.
When we fought humans he was hit with acid,
Taking her seat once more, Lady Eleanor begins her line of testimony.
I'm typing up the testimony, I just don't want to forget anything. I'll have it up by tonight. Thanks for the patience.
I'm fine with these items being sold, but perhaps we aught to have Naxx sell them. I'm afraid I may be garnering too much I'll will from the trial and there seems to be a bit of a bias against you around here.
I assure you that I was sent back anatomically appropriate for my new form. after saying this she gives them both a slight nod and then goes back to her beer, won from by efforts of Naxx. While Zakon goes on his shopping trip, Lady Eleanor continues her discussion with Gaarm, planning the next day's testimony. I did not think of the skin suit connection. Perhaps there is something to it. I will ask for the suits to be placed in evidence for the morning. After preparing her case and asking for trvskins to be placed in evidence, Lady Eleanor will go looking for people she can help by means of her magic. She goes out of her way to help children, mending a scrapped arm, a broken toe and a bruised back if she can find them.
Lady Eleanor shakes her head at Gaarm's playing with his food. I'm willing to give my situation a shot. Death brings a new perspective on things. If Arshea did not want me to be a woman, she would not have made me a woman. Sometimes I feel that she is just messing with me but who am I to say? I can't say I was a fan of her means of intervention, but life is an adventure right? Lady Eleanor turns in her seat to listen to Naxx's performance. It's not bad and it's a little soothing, at least the parts heard over the chatter.
Listening to Zakon's assessment of the day at trial Lady Eleanor, simply smiles when he mentions her mother. While her mother had long ago pass, it was her parent's love that set her down this path. I too lost my mother while I was quite young. I feel that sometimes she watches what I have done. I hope I have made her proud. Noticing the "bit of dirt" in Zakon's eyes, Lady Eleanor does not bring attention to the state of his eyes to avoid any embarrassment for the tiefling. Famished, Lady Eleanor happily bites into the leg of meat she ordered. After a couple of bites she composes herself. I have to remember to act lady like, at least here in town. Eating more graciously, she listens to her companions help plan the next day of trial.
At Zakon's first slight snore he finds a quick elbow jab to the ribs, whispering to Zakon, I don't think the court will take kindly to snores. When it is time to address the crowd lady Eleanor takes the witness stand.
From what I heard in the testimony (I assume it was the same as when we interviewed) he was never seen killing anyone. The only time he was seen with a body was when he was seen carrying Ellsa's body back into town. Turning to Andrew, Did you kill Ellsa or any of the children? Based on his response I will bring out Ellsa and have the arranged for speak with dead cast on her.
Lady Eleanor will accompany Zakon to the lawyer's. It would be good to get the lay of the land for the second day of the trial. Not totally impressed with the lawyer, she is still a little sad to see Zakon beratement of him and she shows just a hint of her displeasure on her face. Realizing that Zakon may be and bit cranky from his lack of sleep, she lays a hand on his shoulder removing his fatigue. It won't fix everything, but it will help.
Lady Eleanor makes her way back to the inn with Zakon, she found the interrogation more exhausting than she anticipated. She had almost smacked Zakon on the back of the head at one point, but he seemed to come to the realization himself and honestly, she was impressed. He would make a better lawyer than the guy we have now. With this thought in mind Eleanor responds to the offer for help Zakon, you have a very analytical mind. Perhaps you could aid our current lawyer in his strategy. He unfortunately lacks the same analytical ability. Eleanor spends a fitful hour in sleep, barely enough to stave off exhaustion before waking to prepare her spells and her defense. She places her hand on her chest and briefly pushes positive energy into her body to stave off the remaining fatigue. When Gaarm runs up as she is heading towards the trial she welcomes his advice and goes over the evidence with him.
Lady Thomas a little annoyed but understanding the lietenant's questions speaks deliberately, You will have to excuse my sloth in reporting the crime. I did find myself unexpectedly dead. That and I viewed the trial as my first duty. Perhaps it was my zeal for justice that clouded my judgement and delayed my report in lieu of further action.
Smiling that the Lieutenant was taking the crime at least somewhat seriously, We had gone to the Chymic works to investigate a frail lead we had from a crime scene involved in the trial. Arriving at the premise, we asked to come in but were denied. It was shortly after that a blood curdling scream came from within the building. Unsure of what had happened, but hoping to be of some assisance we went inside. It was there that a horrible sight met our eyes. It seemed that Vork was in the middle of skinning a tiefling alive. I healed the poor fellow as best I could. Before we went to confront the proprietors further. The proprietors fought us off temporarily, but we were able to return earlier today. The rest of the place was even more grotesque. It seems that there was a skinstealer at work. We even came across a closet of skins. As if he would choose what to wear in the morning.
Walking in Lady Thomas makes a short bow with her head before starting in with her report.
She extends her arm as if offering to help the lieutenant to his feet.
Smiling at the man manning the desk, I was hoping to speak with the senior person present. I have a report to make of a very serious nature. Very Grim indeed.
As good as the inn sounds, Lady Eleanor has a duty, and that is to report what has happened to a competent lawful authority. She would head down to the closest thing to a guard HQ and ask to speak to someone in charge.
Looking to one of the less frantic of the onlookers. Go call some respectable members of the town guard. People whom you would trust to have a level head with a dire situation. For indeed the situation is not pleasant.
I can't cast it yet.
Lady Eleanor takes some time to take full account of what they have found. There has to be something that ties this together. We do need to alert the town to this. Not realizing that she is talking mostly to herself. Perhaps someone with the town guard would recognize the dead bodies and know if they are tied to any of Andrew's crimes.
Before Zakon checks for traps, Sir Thomas will cast shield other on him. Let me say a quick prayer to share in any pain you suffer.
Looking a little sheepish for a moment, Thom states to the group. I'm thinking of going by Lady Eleanor. Lady Thom just doesn't sound right and after coming back in this body, I think it may be appropriate for a new name. I think after the trial I'll start going by my new name. I don't want to add confusion to the court.
These skins should be entered into evidence. We should take them to the court, right after we check to we what is on the other side of that trap door. This time we will have Zakon take a look first. He seems to have the best sight amongst us.
After becoming a little impatient at the long work on the lock, Thomas looks up when she hears the final turn of the tumblers. Peering into the room, Thom's eyes fall on the cabinet. What do you suppose is in there?
Zakon see if you can work that lock on the door.
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Before we move on, let me channel once more reactive the link between my life force and Gaarms.
Lady Thomas-Sickened @ 26/42 HP
Lady Thomas-Sickened @ 42/42 HP
That cost us quite a bit. Let us try to not let that happen again.
Impressed once more by Zakon's abilities Lady Thomas looks expectantly at the door, happy that they are all clear.
Looking about Lady Thomas breaths a slight sigh of relief. It was a hard decision to come back in here. This room proved the decision to be correct. With her conscious allayed she begins thinking about the end these people may have endured and is overcome by sadness. A small tear forms near her eye but it is hard to tell the difference between it and the sweat caused by her heavy armor.
Sounds good, I will try to be more descriptive with my posts. This is advice I can use in all my games.
Well done with the lock Lady Thomas says in a raspy voice, her lungs filled with the acrid air.
I do not have magic to help us with the vapors. But I do think we should proceed. I feel we are significantly better off than we were yesterday. Especially with healing.
Thom puts a hand on Nizvit, restoring some of his health. Seeing that his work is not complete, Thom tries once again.
Lady Thomas, casts hero's defiance on the way in. Previous Campaigns |