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Post by Brian on May 7, 2021 3:30:17 GMT
Lorelei gives the stable-boy a couple of silver coins to tend the cart and mules. She hopes to make it into the building before he notices it is her image stamped into the coins. At the threshold, she holds the door to make it easier for Brian to carry Shelly inside. . I nod politely to her and make my way with the two injured ladies to the front desk.
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Post by Lorelei on May 7, 2021 3:53:36 GMT
Lorelei has a couple of gold coins in hand when they reach the desk. She even allows Brian a quick look at them after she rings the bell. The coins bare the Queen's image and name, as well as declaring Rebma as their realm of origin... .
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Post by Admin on May 7, 2021 6:57:49 GMT
The inn is glad to have your business and the trio are quickly shown to their rooms. All is rest and good food for the time you spend there. Lorelei is almost back to her old self after a few days and Shelly awakes from her injuries and can speak. She is still unsteady on her feet and won't be able to fight as she had in Deiga for some time yet but at least she can move.
"You got out of Deiga. Finally," are the first words she says to Brian.
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Post by Brian on May 7, 2021 10:20:12 GMT
Brian gives Shelly a warm laugh and a firm hug.
"You were far to Gallant and Brave. And it took a whole Angry mob to take you down. I am worried that Dorian isn't good enough for you."
He looks between her and Lor
"I figure it's probably going to be best to just take a sword straight at the knot. But I'm of a mind to get my armies at the ready for our first external war in recent memory....though I think that path can still be avoided with some work"
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Post by Lorelei on May 7, 2021 12:10:18 GMT
[OOC - I'm going to assume that Lorelei has recover sufficiently to make brief access to her BP, allowing her to perform maintenance on her spells (and not holding open the BP while spell maintenance is occurring - just lift/fix/re-hang and repeat-next).]
The last couple of days Lorelei has been testing the magical environment. When she feels it is safe enough to make the attempt, she casts a small spell from scratch. It lights a candle with magical flame. It is obviously a magical flame because a) the candle stub is not being consumed, b) the lit candle is burning inside an inverted, water-filled glass jar in a bowl, and c) the flame is emitting a pale green-hued light but no heat. When asked, she says the flame will continue to burn until it is exposed to air. A surface-dweller might view the arrangement as an eerie night-light, but Lorelei calls it a tiny taste of home.
Lorelei is sitting in a comfortable looking chair next to Shelly's bed, and opposite Brian, when Shelly finally wakes up. She gives the other woman a smile and hand-squeeze before her attention is taken up by Brian.
She nods at Brian. "It's best to avoid getting armies involved for as long as possible. They tend to make working subtly difficult..." .
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Post by Brian on May 7, 2021 12:24:59 GMT
[OOC - I'm going to assume that Lorelei has recover sufficiently to make brief access to her BP, allowing her to perform maintenance on her spells (and not holding open the BP while spell maintenance is occurring - just lift/fix/re-hang and repeat-next).] The last couple of days Lorelei has been testing the magical environment. When she feels it is safe enough to make the attempt, she casts a small spell from scratch. It lights a candle with magical flame. It is obviously a magical flame because a) the candle stub is not being consumed, b) the lit candle is burning inside an inverted, water-filled glass jar in a bowl, and c) the flame is emitting a pale green-hued light but no heat. When asked, she says the flame will continue to burn until it is exposed to air. A surface-dweller might view the arrangement as an eerie night-light, but Lorelei calls it a tiny taste of home. Lorelei is sitting in a comfortable looking chair next to Shelly's bed, and opposite Brian, when Shelly finally wakes up. She gives the other woman a smile and hand-squeeze before her attention is taken up by Brian. She nods at Brian. " It's best to avoid getting armies involved for as long as possible. They tend to make working subtly difficult..." . He has a slight annoyed glance at Lor " They also kill a lot of people. But sometimes that needs to be done. Sometimes you need to poke at people with an army to make them see sense. And with Amber grievously wounded right now a lot of people will need to be made to see sense. I figure we charter a boat...get near our war zone and try to find the Gallant Girls missing lad. I'm also of a mind to try to stop the war that's ongoing so we can start descallating some if the pressures going on. We need to find out who has set all this into motion. I want to see them strung up by crazed horses."
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Post by Lorelei on May 8, 2021 11:06:38 GMT
"Those are valid points," concedes Lorelei, "but I would prefer to find and extract cousin Dorian before we throw another army into the mix. The quicker that is done, the sooner troops can be put afield without adding to whatever danger he is in." Catching his look she adds, "I also accept the fact that such options, while preferred, might not always be possible. The closer some are to bloodshed, the less rational they become... the harder it becomes to make them see sense... I want this madness to end and those responsible to pay."
"As for chartering a boat... I believe that is our best option travel-wise. I simply wish I knew this region better, meaning at all." Lorelei pauses as a thought occurs to her. "This is a place of rest for travelers and warriors of all stripes. Perhaps they could provide useful information about what we are likely to encounter ahead, including where addition arms-men are that might be available... If we travel overland after leaving the boat, having a night-watch could prove useful."
Looking to Shelly, she says, "I've regained enough strength to use my magic again. If you want, I can accelerate your healing process - it can prevent the formation new scars if used soon. If that is your wish, we should first get you other clothes. The process will leave what you are currently wearing very wet. If not, we should find new clothes anyway - battle-shorn clothing and bandages are... unlikely to open doors for us..." .
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Post by Brian on May 8, 2021 11:52:54 GMT
" Those are valid points," concedes Lorelei, " but I would prefer to find and extract cousin Dorian before we throw another army into the mix. The quicker that is done, the sooner troops can be put afield without adding to whatever danger he is in." Catching his look she adds, " I also accept the fact that such options, while preferred, might not always be possible. The closer some are to bloodshed, the less rational they become... the harder it becomes to make them see sense... I want this madness to end and those responsible to pay." " As for chartering a boat... I believe that is our best option travel-wise. I simply wish I knew this region better, meaning at all." Lorelei pauses as a thought occurs to her. " This is a place of rest for travelers and warriors of all stripes. Perhaps they could provide useful information about what we are likely to encounter ahead, including where addition arms-men are that might be available... If we travel overland after leaving the boat, having a night-watch could prove useful." Looking to Shelly, she says, " I've regained enough strength to use my magic again. If you want, I can accelerate your healing process - it can prevent the formation new scars if used soon. If that is your wish, we should first get you other clothes. The process will leave what you are currently wearing very wet. If not, we should find new clothes anyway - battle-shorn clothing and bandages are... unlikely to open doors for us..." . Brian nods to Lor "Indeed by the time we have to field Armies things will likely start to get Foolish." He grins to her "We are on the same point for the plan going forward but I have a matter of concern I want to ask you about. I might need to speak to your Queen about.the state of things. I'm not of a mind to leat a weakened and wounded Lion of Kolvir become a problem for the rest of us."
He turns to Shelly with a curious glance. "Yes....I did have to deal with the healing talents of some one else previously. When you were sleeping some one else's magic tried to influence your dreams somewhat. Anything unusual or strange come to your mind while you were healing?" He smirks at Lor "Since she is awake she can decide to risk becoming a Mermaid."
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Post by Admin on May 9, 2021 20:42:03 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/fxYdNnb/femme-fatale-lauren-bacall-nakedmonkey-tumblr~jpg "I don't remember any dreams. Just the old darkness of death," she says, "Or near death, I suppose is more correct.
"And Dorian is just enough for me, thank you."She looks to Lorelei. "If you trust in your magic then you my proceed but I suspect we all will suffer further injuries before we find Dorian."
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Post by Brian on May 9, 2021 21:05:37 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/fxYdNnb/femme-fatale-lauren-bacall-nakedmonkey-tumblr~jpg "I don't remember any dreams. Just the old darkness of death," she says, "Or near death, I suppose is more correct.
"And Dorian is just enough for me, thank you."She looks to Lorelei. "If you trust in your magic then you my proceed but I suspect we all will suffer further injuries before we find Dorian."" I will be most unhappy if he isnt a good enough man for you. While you've had moments where you've been odd and vexed me with your behaviour....you've shown me I wasnt wrong to want to help you. You are a woman of courage and will."
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Post by Brian on May 9, 2021 21:38:56 GMT
Brian will take time trying to meet with others on the grounds of the inn to see if he can find any who would like a little run of adventure with them. Anyone who might know the paths we are traveling would be ideal.
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Post by Lorelei on May 9, 2021 22:51:49 GMT
Lorelei looks over at the candle burning in an inverted water-filled glass jar sitting inside a bowl, then back to Shelly. "The magic appears to be working exactly as it should. However, just as a precaution, I will first cast a water-breathing spell upon you, then the healing. I could have left you to breathe air through a large straw, but this way you will still be able to speak. I must warn you that most non-Rebmans have a panic-attack the first time they experience this magic... unless they are already in Rebma in which case they don't even notice it... Try to remain calm."
She takes Shelly's hands in her own, and taking every precaution with the lynch-pins, speaks the almost comprehensible words in her native tongue, Tyree. There is no noticeable effect with the first, aside from a slight tingle, but with the completion of the second spell water begins forming on their palms and quickly flows up their arms, and in short order completely enveloping them in a second skin of water a finger's width deep. The water is of comfortable temperature, edging ever so slightly towards warm. Bands of colored light flow through the water. Shelly can feel her abused flesh begin to mend immediately and can assume the same is happening to Lorelei. Lorelei continue to hold Shelly's hands until it is clear that Shelly is in control of herself. Only then does she let go and step back, allowing their individual skin-clinging 'bubbles' to break their overlap, but not the spell. "When you feel the magic has done all it can for you, extend your arms straight out in front of you and clap. That will end the spells on you... I will suggest that you do that outside as the water immediately conforms to the local gravity instead of dissipating." .
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Post by Admin on May 12, 2021 9:22:36 GMT
Brian:
"And you show unexpected graciousness, Brian. There may be hope for you yet."
Down in the taproom there are sailors who know of Kasaba and they know the way there. They also warn of the dangers of storm and pirates on the sea lanes. There are always some low on coin or yearning for adventure who are willing to sign up for a sea voyage and at least of few of them are competent enough to be a part of the crew. They are sure a ship can be found for Brian.
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Post by Admin on May 12, 2021 9:26:43 GMT
Lorelei:
The spell is cast and left to run its course. Minutes later Shelly claps her hands.
"That was quite amazing. I still feel only half as strong as before but now I can move without the feeling of tears my stitches open. I thank you Princess but can only repay you with greater danger and risk of death."
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Post by Brian on May 12, 2021 19:52:19 GMT
Lorelei:The spell is cast and left to run its course. Minutes later Shelly claps her hands. "That was quite amazing. I still feel only half as strong as before but now I can move without the feeling of tears my stitches open. I thank you Princess but can only repay you with greater danger and risk of death." I sign those who seem fit enough and I take the most seasoned man with me to secure the use if a small steam ship that has the capacity to sail if the nature of Shadow presents itself as such. Paying on gems as they are universally of value. Once the vessel is secured I buy a round for the men and tell them of Shelly's story and my oath to help lead her into danger and find her missing prince. Giving them a good sense of the purpose they will be serving on our journey.i give them a time to meet us to launch for Kasba After crew and vessel are secured I return to see how the Ladies have faired
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