Ritzu’s Trickery Regarding a Cure
to the Empathic Plague
in Icemule

Tilamaires, day 29 of the month Olaesta in the year 5108.

************EDITOR'S NOTE************
This log is from the viewpoint of Iscikella
************END  NOTE************

[The Thirsty Penguin, Bar]
Practical, as are most halfling institutions, the entry leads straight into the bar of the Thirsty Penguin Tavern.  A glittering bead curtain hangs off to one side, swinging lazily each time someone passes through it.  The entire wall behind the bar is studded with small, polished bronze mirrors.  You also see the Tuio disk, the Urgoyle disk, the Leydia disk, a variable sun spirit that is flying around, the Vaedalis disk, a lazy wild crimson dog, the Lyllenyn disk, a vengeful island spirit that is flying around, a scruffy bartender and a chalkboard menu.
Also here: Lady Kysari, Urgoyle, Vaedalis, Great Lord Drung, Lord Shonison, Tuio, Sutus, Perigourd, Neico, Sithes, Lady Lyllenyn, Glatt, Lady Leydia, Great Lady Asenora, Sereh, Aize, Alifair, Adline, Missoni, Lord Ausek, Vindicate, Lady Luen, Lord Medi, Nilandia, Zieyar, Lidianyia, Great Lady Caylen, Ichiko, Pumu, Xiandrena, Shakrean, Aneris, Deza, Tayre, Spindor, Darkyflame
Obvious exits: east, west, out

Shakrean says, "It's the rangers, I tell you."

Shakrean says, "They go around digging in the dirt then come running to us every time they prick their fingers on some unknown plant."

A scream escapes your lips as no more than a soft gasp as your muscles become rigid.

You shiver.

You say, "Hate these muscle spasms."

Spindor agrees with you.

Shakrean's body begins to tremble, then convulses.

Shakrean paces back and forth.

Prelate Ritzu just arrived.

Spindor blinks.

Tayre says, "Mass suicid-..."

Tayre glances at Ritzu.

Ritzu says, "Oh good.  We all made it."

Deza looks thoughtfully at Ritzu.

Ritzu says, "Let us join up and be on the way."

You blink at Ritzu.

Spindor stares at Ritzu.

You squint at Ritzu.

Shakrean asks, "Did you gather us all here so we could drink the poisoned punch and die at the same time?"

Ritzu exclaims, "The cure is at hand!"

Aneris laughs at Ritzu!

You ask, "Where are we going?"

Nilandia's group just arrived.

Missoni furrows her brow.

Nilandia takes a moment to observe Ritzu.

Luen's body begins to tremble, then convulses.

Perigourd glances appraisingly at Ritzu.

Ritzu gestures while calling upon the lesser spirits for aid...
Ritzu gestures.
A dense fog gathers around Ritzu and soon fills the room.  Wispy grey tendrils writhe as they climb around Ritzu's form until he is completely enshrouded and disappears within the mist.

Urgoyle searches around for a moment.

Luen coughs.

Spindor frowns.

Shonison says, "Well."

Missoni makes a quick gesture while calling upon the powers of the elements...
Missoni gestures.
Missoni appears to be keenly aware of her surroundings.

Spindor leans on his lance.

Missoni raises an eyebrow.

Luen shivers.

You say, "Hmmm..."

Shonison says, "I met him a few days ago. Hear he gave you all some trouble."

Missoni muses, "Why was he here?"

Vaedalis grimaces.

Tayre grimaces.

You ask, "What is the prelate doing?  Sacrificing senselessly again?"

Nilandia says, "No idea."

A gentle breeze causes the last of the fog to dissipate.

Shakrean says, "Trying to kidnap the early comers."

Tayre says, "Prelate is just antagonizing, it seems."

Aneris says, "Once again... the cure is easy... its not contractin it again that's difficult."

You nod to Tayre.

You say, "Likely so."

The voice of Urgoyle says, "Probably recruiting you for more bloodshed." (softly)

A sense of peace and calm settles over the area.

A scream escapes your lips as no more than a soft gasp as your muscles become rigid.

You shudder.

You say, "Muscle spasms getting worse too."

Vaedalis asks, "So.. you are ill?" (in Elven, to Aize)

Vaedalis examines Aize closely, sizing him up and taking note of all the details.

Aize says, "I have a vested interest in this supposed cure." (in Elven, to Vaedalis)

Aize says, "But no.. I'm not ill." (in Elven, to Vaedalis)

Vaedalis raises an eyebrow in Aize's direction.

Neico looks exhausted.

Sereh's body begins to tremble, then convulses.

Xiandrena leans softly against Neico.

Neico gives Xiandrena a lingering kiss on the cheek.

Adline stiffens and stops all movement for a brief moment.

Caellia blinks rapidly while wavering about.

Vaedalis says, "Well, if you are not ill, standing here with so many that are will likely fix that." (in Elven, to Aize)

Vaedalis smiles slightly.

You lean back.

Vaedalis's muscles begin to twitch and spasm.

Aize smirks.

Ichiko says, "That seems unlikely."

You see Tayre.
He appears to be a Sylvankind of the Lassaran D'ahranal.
He is taller than average and appears to be in the spring of life.  He has coruscating, argent-specked sapphire eyes and tanned skin.  He has short, mussed yew brown hair with a scattering of deep golden highlights that just reaches his ears in a riot of unruly curls.  He has slightly upswept pointed ears.
He is in good shape.
He is wearing an opaque glass amulet, an elegant beige greatcloak, a sturdy dark leather gem pouch, some black high-topped boots, some cyan fleece pants, a thick black silver-studded belt, an iron and mithril band, some dark grey stalking leathers, a ruby-clasped spidersilk pack adorned with a smattering of miniature red roses, a sigil-etched wide silver armband, a lead-bound silk Adventurer's Guild badge, a crystal amulet, and a brushed blue felt hat.

Phonelius says, "Good booze up here."

Aize says, "I've been in the company of many tainted pain stealers of late.  I'm not concerned." (in Elven, to Vaedalis)

Phonelius coughs.

Tayre grimaces.

Vaedalis says, "No, I don't suppose you should be." (distantly, in Elven)

Tayre says, "I will get this started as soon as Nilandia gets back."

Missoni glances appraisingly around the room.

Lulz says, "Can we begin sooner."

You say, "Quite a crowd too."

You nod.

Tayre says, "She's quite close."

Aneris asks, "Will yah be usin a spinner?" (to Tayre)

Aneris coughs.

Lidianyia chuckles.

Aneris bursts out in loud, raucous laughter.

Shonison says, "Heh."

Caellia chuckles.

Nilandia's group just arrived.

Tayre says, "I will be going in room order."

Tayre smirks at Aneris.

Vaedalis leans on her runestaff.

Aneris groans.

Nilandia exclaims, "Found some more!"

Tayre nods to Nilandia.

Aneris says, "I knew I shoulda camped here."

Your eyes repeatedly close on their own accord while you struggle to keep them open.

Lulz says, "Is anyone going to die tonight."

Tayre says, "I'd like to hope not."

Xiandrena appears weaker.

Sapphryn agrees with Tayre.

Perigourd nods to you.

Shonison's body begins to tremble, then convulses.

You nod to Perigourd in greeting.

Perigourd whispers, "Many's the day gone by, you've been well?"

Perigourd smiles at you.

Neico appears weaker.

Tayre says, "Alright. Obviously, the Penguin Inn, while a fine establishment, is not an appropriate venue for a cure for this illness. ."

The voice of Urgoyle exclaims, "Must be time to head to the shrine of Mularos!" (softly)

Tayre says, "But before I drag us around somewhere else, I'll explain where we're going first."

Aneris nods.

You quietly whisper to Perigourd, "Aye, that I have, though life has gotten strange."

Fehala cocks her head at Tayre.

Shakrean raises an eyebrow.

You smile at Perigourd.

You quietly whisper to Perigourd, "And now a disease to cope with as well."

Adline stiffens and stops all movement for a brief moment.

Aneris's muscles begin to twitch and spasm.

Perigourd whispers, "With Imaera's blessing we may yet find the cure to this current affliction."

Tayre says, "The experience with Ritzu, while quite delightful, was hardly an indication of any sort of cure, as anyone involved may be able to tell you."

Perigourd whispers, "Hopefully her signs will prove useful in some way."

You quietly whisper to Perigourd, "I pray that is so."

Tayre says, "However, Mularos' involvement in all this can't be denied at this point."

Tayre's body begins to tremble, then convulses.

Aneris nods to Tayre.

Vaedalis narrows her eyes.

Shakrean appears weaker.

A pained expression crosses Alifair's face.

Perigourd scratches at his goatee.

Tayre says, "A new path became clear, however, after I spent half of my day today going over what occured after that."

Luen seems to be having trouble breathing properly.

Caellia looks exhausted.

Tayre says, "More specifically, the commune to Imaera that our Lady Fehala here performed."

Tayre praises Fehala.

Fehala tilts her head down.

A look of concentration briefly passes across Shakrean's face.

Sapphryn nearly collapses, but catches herself at the last moment.

Tayre says, "Most present believed that the commune symbolized that we must embrace pain, something to that effect, I was kind of bored at that point I stopped listening."

Tayre says, "I think I was too busy dragging a dead cricket around."

You say, "I hear Imaera was kind in providing signs."

Lulz says, "Mularos loves mass suicide."

Aneris says, "So yah saying crickets carry the disease? of course...."

Tayre says, "So anyway, the commune, as it was relayed to me, was a bunch of golden leaves--"

Aneris nods to Tayre.

You hear someone mutter pfft.

Fehala says, "Nature was bountiful, if obscure." (quietly, in Sylvankind)

Tayre just opened an elegant beige greatcloak.
Tayre removes a golden leaf from in his beige greatcloak.

Tayre says, "Such as this one."

Fehala nods to Tayre.

Tayre says, "Falling on a withered thorn bush."

Shonison nods.

Vaedalis raises an eyebrow.

(Iscikella tilts her head to get a closer look at the leaf.)

Shonison seems to be having trouble breathing properly.

Nilandia clenches her jaw.

You feel a slight tremble building before it grows into sporadic convulsions.

Luen asks, "Does not the golden leaf symbolize Kuon?"

Tayre says, "It was symbolic, the cure was certainly not found in dead plants."

Luen blushes a nice shade of pink.

Tayre nods to Luen.

Tayre says, "That's exactly what it is."

Luen nods to Tayre.

Tayre says, "And that's exactly why we're here."

Tayre says, "We raised the attention of the wrong Akarti."

You cock your head at Tayre.

Medi says, "I agree with Tayre."

Aneris ponders.

You ask, "But is not Imaera she who raised Kuon into immortality?"

Tayre says, "As Imaera showed us, the giantkin she bestwoed immortality on will hold the answer."

Perigourd nods to you.

Tayre says, "Kuon, The Green."

Perigourd says, "She is." (to you)

You say, "So she would know what he knows."

Medi says, "No." (to Tayre)

Luen says, "Kuon knows herb, he is the patron."

Aneris asks, "So yah sayin it has nothin tah do with crickets?" (to Tayre)

Fehala says, "Not exactly wrong -- one serves with the other."  She nods at Tayre, "But, the gold leaf is a pointed sign.  I feel you are right." (haltingly)

Medi says, "Eonak."

Aneris works his fingers under his fur hat and scratches his head.

Tayre blinks rapidly while wavering about.

You say, "I somehow do not believe communes will provide the final answer."

Shonison says, "I think they may be on to something here."

Tayre says, "I believe that Kuon will help us to 'cover', or heal, this illness I'm sure by now Mularos has plagued us with."

Aessa says, "I was going to suggest Aeia, but Kuon, that makes sense." (softly)

Tayre says, "No, Communes will not necessarily send a cure spiriling down from the heavens."

Medi rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Aize asks, "Then what do you propose?" (in Elven, to Tayre)

Shakrean says, "Kuon..." (quietly, to himself)

Shakrean rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Caellia's body begins to tremble, then convulses.

Aessa asks, "Perhaps in a place blessed by him?" (softly)

Medi says, "Are you sure." (to Tayre)

You say, "The Arkati are notorious for...letting mortals find their own way in... bewiildering times."

Tayre says, "There are a few places sacred to Kuon."

Fehala says, "An herbal remedy, perhaps?  That would fall into his sphere." (haltingly)

Tayre says, "I searched several of them on my own today."

Tayre nods to Fehala.

Tayre says, "Solhaven held no answers; his shrine in Hearthstone didn't either."

You rub your chin thoughtfully.

Aessa asks, "There is an alter here to him...isn't there?" (softly)

Tayre says, "So, I'm hoping that with the collective brains we have here, we can perhaps send up an offering at his altar and see if anything else can be made out of all this."

Aessa nods.

Tayre says, "Yes, there is."

You ask, "We going outside the gates, or just to the temple?"

Tayre says, "No, just to the temple."

You nod to Tayre.

Tayre says, "There is an altar set up for him there."

Tayre says, "Alright, let's be off."

Tayre's group just went out.

[Hall of Nature's Balance]
The glacial ice has been carved to form two intersecting circles which overlap at the hallway running southeast and southwest.  The area to the north is lined with silken banners that shimmer as they dance in the slight breezes that constantly circle the room.  To the south, the walls are circled with wooden planters that hold a variety of local plants.  You also see an oak altar and a green-white glaes altar.
Also here: Aneris, Deza, Spindor, Darkyflame, Shakrean, Xiandrena, Pumu, Ichiko, Lidianyia, Zieyar, Lady Luen, Vindicate, Lord Ausek, Missoni, Alifair, Aize, Sereh, Great Lady Asenora, Lady Leydia, Glatt, Lady Lyllenyn, Sithes, Neico, Sutus, Tuio, Lord Shonison, Great Lord Drung, Vaedalis, Lady Kysari, Lady Shysmile, Lalan, High Lady Sapphryn, Lord Medi, Finnerin, High Lord Radeek, Phonelius, Lissanne, Rhylie, Great Lady Phever, Caellia, Silverthorne, Dashel, Bauldawe, Nilandia, Lady Reygne, Oravia, Perigourd, Zrahla, Great Lady Caylen, Aessa, High Lord Svardin, Adline, Tayre
Obvious exits: southeast, southwest

Tayre says, "And here we are."

Tayre points at an oak altar.

Aessa nods.

Shonison nearly collapses, but catches himself at the last moment.

Radeek says, "As Svardin tol' me, da temple has gold leaf on da dome.  Ain't dat interestin."

Aessa says, "I was here earlier today." (softly)

Aessa says, "So pretty." (softly)

Tayre says, "Now, I am no cleric, as you can see by my constant twitching."

Dashel asks, "Do we sacrifice a virgin?"

Aneris nods to Dashel.

Velvette blinks rapidly while wavering about.

Adline surreptitiously glances at Dashel.

Velvette slowly empties her lungs.

Svardin says, "Also has an ice drake presently on da roof."

Lord Arianiss's group just arrived.

Velvette says, "Sorry I"m late."

Dashel asks, "Where would we ever find one?"

Shysmile clasps her hand over her mouth.

Aneris says, "I think yah should be askin whether we can."

You quietly whisper to Perigourd, "Well, I hope it does aid, but I doubt it.  Kuon is not greater than Imaera who created him in immortality."

Velvette says, "I ran from Ta'Illistim."

Aneris nods to Dashel.

Velvette pants.

Kysari pokes Shysmile in the ribs.

Tayre says, "As tempting as that sounds, I don't think Kuon would find that interesting." (to Dashel)

Darkyflame says, "I have a clue."

Darkyflame glances at Dashel.

Dashel grins at Tayre.

Shonison says, "I don't feel that we should cast a commune without preparation or a properly aligned cleric."

Lissanne nearly collapses, but catches herself at the last moment.

Shonison says, "That could end badly."

Missoni agrees with Shonison.

Aneris says, "I truly believe that the sacrifice of a virgin would waste a virgin."

Perigourd whispers, "Agreed. Imaera would be able to answer if Kuon could."

Tayre says, "Nor do I, Shonison. But if you know of a cleric aligned with Kuon, by all means speak his name."

Aneris nods to Dashel.

Shonison says, "I'm afraid I do not."

Dashel laughs at Aneris!

You smile at Arianiss.

Tayre says, "I don't."

Tayre says, "Nor did anyone else I asked."

The air around you sparkles briefly.

Tayre says, "Fehala, however."

Tayre nods to Fehala.

Luen smiles at Fehala.

Fehala casually glances around the room.

Caellia's muscles begin to twitch and spasm.

Tayre says, "Is in close commune with Imaera, as we've seen."

Shonison nods.

Tayre says, "And hopefully Kuon will be satisfied with that, and perhaps guide us further."

Tayre nearly collapses, but catches himself at the last moment.

You notice some movement by an oak altar.

Vaedalis stiffens and stops all movement for a brief moment.

Tayre says, "There are too many herbs for us to be foraging about aimlessly."

You say, "I wish I had brought a flower to offer."

Tayre says, "It would take us years to procure anything useful."

You sigh.

Aneris kneels down.

Tayre says, "I am willing to offer my leaf, as a sign that Imaera has called our attention to him."

Shakrean says, "Let us pray."

Caylen takes off a winter rose.
Caylen offers you a winter rose.  Click ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it.  The offer will expire in 30 seconds.

Tayre says, "Nilandia has been kind enough to bring a few other offerings to Kuon."

Nilandia smiles.

Nilandia nods.

Tayre says, "In hopes to gain his favor."

A soft gasp escapes Aneris's lips.

Velvette smiles at Nilandia.

You accept Caylen's offer and are now holding a winter rose.

Caylen smiles at you.

You exclaim, "Thank you!" (to Caylen)

(Nilandia kneels before the altar, and bows deeply.)

Svardin rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Nilandia reverently places a garland of sovyn cloves on the floor.

You kneel down.

Tayre says, "I believe that Fehala should perhaps lead us in an impromptu rite."

Caylen says, "Least I can do." (to you)

Aniara nearly collapses, but catches herself at the last moment.

Tayre says, "As I have no knowledge of religious rites."

Shysmile kneels down.

Aessa brushes her fingers lightly against her pale pink rose blossom.

Luen kneels down.

Sapphryn kneels down.

Velvette gazes heavenward.

Aessa kneels down.

Kysari closes her eyes for a moment.

Kysari kneels down.

Nilandia reverently places a tree-shaped green zircon on the floor.
Nilandia reverently places an orchid-cut green zircon on the floor.
(Nilandia then carefully places the zircons within the circle formed by the cloves.)

Ichiko kneels down.

Lalan kneels down.

Lissanne kneels down.

Vaedalis shifts her weight.

Rhylie kneels down.

Vaedalis frowns.

Ritzu appears as some of the fog in the room parts.

Leydia kneels down.

Darkyflame kneels down.

Perigourd glances at Ritzu.

Reygne kneels down.

Caellia kneels down.

Shonison glances at Ritzu.

Aneris continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

Glatt blinks.

(Iscikella places her rose flat in the palms of both outstretched hands.)

Adline stiffens and stops all movement for a brief moment.

Tayre glances at Ritzu.

Ritzu says, "I am a priest of Kuon."

Fehala says, "I cannot do what you ask of me.  It is difficult to draw too many times from the same well." (in Sylvankind, to Tayre)

Deza looks thoughtfully at Ritzu.

Velvette kneels down and begins to meditate.

Spindor looks exhausted.

Shonison says, "Heh."

Missoni gazes at Ritzu.

Perigourd smirks at Ritzu.

Ritzu removes a bloodstone impaled heart symbol from his neck.

Tayre rolls his eyes.

A soft gasp escapes Reygne's lips.

Sereh stares at Ritzu.

Ritzu put a bloodstone impaled heart symbol in his crimson silk cloak.

Pumu snickers at Ritzu.

Drisco grins.

You blink at Ritzu.

Ritzu removes a greenish gold zircon leaf symbol from in his crimson silk cloak.

Missoni says, "You are a liar." (to Ritzu)

Ritzu hangs a greenish gold zircon leaf symbol around his neck.

Shonison laughs!

You cough.

Sapphryn stiffens and stops all movement for a brief moment.

Shysmile glances at Ritzu.

Nilandia stands up.

Nilandia takes a few steps back.

Fehala cocks her head at Ritzu.

Missoni shakes her head, totally at a loss.

Nilandia kneels down.

Shonison says, "Like a pirate with dozens of flags for use."

Shysmile laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Luen seems to be having trouble breathing properly.

Tayre says, "Mularos' servant is here to cause more confusion and wasted time."

You ask, "Change to suit the moment do you?" (to Ritzu)

Perigourd says, "One is starting to believe of Luukos with all the deceptions you throw about." (to Ritzu)

Adline looks lost in thought.

Ritzu says, "Kuon has guided me."

You cock your head at Ritzu.

A soft gasp escapes Medi's lips.

Nilandia takes a moment to observe Ritzu.

Missoni states, "A symbol does not devotion make."

Velvette seems to be having trouble breathing properly.

Shonison appears weaker.

You see Prelate Ritzu.
He appears to be a Human.
He is tall and appears to be very young.  He has sparkling crystal green eyes and fair skin.  He has long, fine golden hair.  He has a fleshy face and a broad nose.
He has a mangled left leg, and old battle scars on his right arm.
He is holding a white ora and faewood runestaff in his right hand.
He is wearing a greenish gold zircon leaf symbol, a crystal amulet, a glass amulet, a flowing crimson silk cloak, some simple silk robes, and a pair of black sinew-wrapped sandals.

Adline kneels down.

Aessa says, "Mularos.." (softly)

Svardin arranges his posture and features in a decent imitation of Ritzu.

Fehala says, "A symbol --" (haltingly, to Ritzu)

Alifair looks thoughtfully at Ritzu.

Fehala glances at Missoni.

Fehala agrees with Missoni.

Tayre scowls.

Svardin tiptoes up behind Ritzu.

Your body is wracked with pain.

Velvette asks, "Luukos?"

Aessa glances at Ritzu.

Velvette hisses.

You shudder.

Ritzu says, "Join me and I can offer you the cure."

Xiandrena's body begins to tremble, then convulses.

Svardin shakes his head.

Adline blinks at Ritzu.

Aessa says, "Liar." (softly, to Ritzu)

Leydia ponders.

Tayre says, "Anyone who believes that, please feel free to go with him."

Drisco says, "Thats risky."

Drisco snickers.

Shakrean looks thoughtfully at Ritzu.

Aneris coughs.

Nilandia's muscles begin to twitch and spasm.

You say, "Through death?  I think there has to be a better way." (to Ritzu)

Glatt turns to face Ritzu.

Shakrean says, "Cure me then I'll join you."

Darkyflame nods to Tayre.

Fehala says, "I saw a doe that avoided thorns.  I will do the same." (haltingly)

Arianiss looks thoughtfully at Ritzu.

Missoni asks, "What is the price this time?" (dryly, to Ritzu)

Drisco laughs at Shakrean!

Velvette says, "I will not."

Lidianyia grimaces.

Shysmile appears weaker.

You hear someone mutter die.

Tayre nods to Fehala.

Svardin whispers to the group, "Does he pose a threat?"

Shonison says, "As much as I believe that ends justify means, I don't think you actually have the answer to anything."

Svardin rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Lyllenyn says, "I've heard that things didn't go well the last time you were involved." (to Ritzu)

Aessa says, "Mularos brings nothing but pain.." (softly, to Ritzu)

Velvette nods to Svardin.

Aneris nods to Svardin.

Ritzu says, "Shakrean is cured."

Tayre whispers to the group, "Not here, he does not."

Luen looks over at Svardin and shakes her head.

Radeek whispers to the group, "Mebbe...mebbe not."

Shakrean meditates over Alifair.
Nothing happens.

Aevryl raises an eyebrow.

Svardin grins.

Luen whispers to the group, "Only if someone listens to him."

Perigourd whispers to the group, "I would not suggest attacking him."

Shakrean looks thoughtfully at Ritzu.

Shakrean is admiring himself again.

Svardin whispers to the group, "Den I won't subdue em and tie em up."

Pumu settles her gaze on Shakrean, watching him intently.

Shakrean meditates over Alifair.
Nothing happens.

Tayre slowly empties his lungs.

Tayre offers Fehala a golden leaf.

You ask, "And how was this done?" (to Ritzu)

Drisco asks, "Are you cured?"

Drisco grins at Shakrean.

Nilandia clasps her hands in a reverent gesture.

Nilandia tilts her head down.

Shakrean meditates over Drisco.
Nothing happens.

Lissanne nearly collapses, but catches herself at the last moment.

Leydia looks thoughtfully at Ritzu.

Shakrean meditates over Drisco.
Nothing happens.

You say, "If you know the cure, you can explain it." (to Ritzu)

Shakrean meditates over Aessa.
Nothing happens.

Velvette asks, "Are you an empath?"

Shakrean says, "I am not cured."

Glatt whispers to the group, "At the risk of being branded a traiter. We should listen to what he has to say."

You say, "If you cannot explain, you know it not." (to Ritzu)

Missoni smirks.

Ritzu says, "All will be explained once you join me."

Shakrean says, "Those last attempts were draining."

Tayre whispers to the group, "WE already have."

Adline surreptitiously glances at Glatt.

Shakrean says, "But..."

Adline furrows her brow.

Finnerin blinks rapidly while wavering about.

Shakrean says, "The first couple... were normal."

Aessa exclaims, "Don't listen!"

Leydia's hand trembles.

Ritzu says, "You were probably infected again.  This shrine has become a cesspool."

Tayre turns to face Fehala.

Adline flinches.

Shakrean asks, "What trickery do you play at?" (to Ritzu)

Perigourd asks, "With no proof that what you say is true, why should anyone trust you?" (to Ritzu)

Lulz exclaims, "I'm going to figure out the cure!"

Lulz cackles!

Lulz joins Ritzu's group.

You ask, "Join you to die?" (to Ritzu)

Sereh appears weaker.

Shakrean squints.

Tayre seems to be having trouble breathing properly.

Tayre says, "Please, call upon someone more trustworthy for us as a guide in this." (to Fehala)

Urgoyle's voice says, "Join me and lose your life, for no cure." (softly, from behind Ritzu)

Grinning arrogantly, Lulz laces his fingers together and squares his shoulders in righteous indignation.

Velvette asks, "Well what good is a cure if you can get reinfected?"

Velvette gives Ritzu a rather puzzled look.

Shakrean says, "Indeed."

Adline surreptitiously glances at Fehala.

Shakrean grimaces.

Shakrean says, "Let me rephrase."

Tayre says, "Namely, Kuon, patron of Healing Herbology." (to Fehala)

Velvette asks, "I mean then it is not a cure is it?"

Lulz gazes with awe at Ritzu.

Aihan scowls.

Shakrean says, "Cure everyone and I'll join you." (to Ritzu)

Caellia stiffens and stops all movement for a brief moment.

Alifair agrees with Shakrean.

You say, "You must admit you inspire no trust." (to Ritzu)

Aneris says, "I told yah all its quite easy to cure...."

Neico stiffens and stops all movement for a brief moment.

Fehala says, "I cannot draw from the same well twice-- It is like drinking air, and it will not quench a thirst." (quietly, in Sylvankind, to Tayre)

Ritzu says, "Join me and I'll cure everyone."

Velvette says, "His God is evil."

Aneris says, "It's reinfection that's the issue."

Aessa says, "If you have an answer to this illness speak it." (to Ritzu)

Drisco nearly collapses, but catches himself at the last moment.

Lidianyia joins Ritzu's group.

Tayre looks thoughtfully at Fehala.

Vaedalis nearly collapses, but catches herself at the last moment.

Velvette says, "And he is the eater of souls."

Missoni narrows her eyes.

Leydia joins Ritzu's group.

Lulz says, "Imagine how wealthy we can become, knowing the cure."

Aessa says, "If you will not, you lie." (to Ritzu)

Missoni asks, "How?" (to Ritzu)

Lulz gazes with awe at Ritzu.

The voice of Urgoyle says, "I am the jackal in the nursery. The fox in the henhouse." (softly)

Missoni cocks her head at Ritzu.

Alifair glances at Lulz.

Arianiss asks, "How can you cure everyone when an arkati couldn't cure one?"

You say, "The cure must be explained, to remove its future threat."

Arianiss raises an eyebrow.

Glatt whispers to the group, "Information is needed here. Keep him talking, gleen what can be, give him nothing."

(Fehala spread her hands out in front of her and shrugs.)

Lyllenyn looks thoughtfully at Ritzu.

You say, "So explain first." (to Ritzu)

Sapphryn appears weaker.

Adamina peers quizzically at Arianiss.

Fehala asks, "Surely another can stand for nature?" (in Sylvankind, to Tayre)

Ritzu says, "I require everyone's cooperation for the cure to work.  Shakrean's testimony should prove that."

Arianiss points at Ritzu.

Aessa whispers to the group, "He is a servant of Mularos, why would he want to cure anyone's pain?"

Lulz gazes with interest at Shakrean.

Perigourd says, "I believe he stated he was not cured." (to Ritzu)

You turn to face Shakrean.

Velvette says, "As I said what good is it."

Perigourd smirks at Ritzu.

Velvette says, "If you get reinfected."

Ritzu says, "He said he was cured, but infected again."

Velvette says, "Eventually we will all go to our homes."

Shakrean asks, "My testimony?"

Vaedalis whispers to the group, "It doesn't seem his is the information that's needed. I say we should get on with the... other plan."

Alifair whispers to the group, "I'd think he'd thrive on all this pain."

Shakrean says, "I'm as sick as everyone else, again."

Svardin whispers to the group, "He doesn't. Mularosians tend ta obscure der true aim."

Vaedalis casually glances at an oak altar.

Velvette says, "And someone will reinfect us."

You ask, "What testimony have you, but a momentary pause in the illness?" (to Shakrean)

Aneris asks, "Do you have a means to prevent reinfection?" (to Ritzu)

Missoni asks, "How are we to cooprate if we know not what is expected?" (carefully, to Ritzu)

Your overtaxed muscles begin to twitch and spasm.

Lyllenyn asks, "Well? What of this testimony?" (to Shakrean)

Shysmile raises an eyebrow.

Nilandia whispers to the group, "The more attention we give him, the longer he will stay, the more time we waste."

Urgoyle's voice says, "How many have to die this time? ten? a dozen? two dozen? who knows." (softly, from behind Ritzu)

Tayre says, "It is well documented that most Cults of Mularos often end in mass suicide."

Velvette appears weaker.

Shonison says, "Right. You would need to cure far more than just us, or we will ALL be infected again."

Sereh says, "I will take the risk. My Lady will protect me through life or death."

Luen agrees with Nilandia.

Vaedalis nods to Nilandia.

Ritzu says, "Individually, I can only cure you one at a time, but as a group, we can forever overcome this malady."

Tayre says, "Well Logically, if all empaths died at the same time, certainly none would be left to spread the cure."

Sereh joins Ritzu's group.

Aessa whispers to the group, "Then I suppose we should all ignore him."

Xiandrena gazes at an oak altar.

Sereh takes a deep breath.

Shakrean recites loudly:
    "The pain was surpressed but for a moment.
     A true cure would not allow the sickness to return!"

Tayre asks, "But are we willing to takea that risk?"

Aessa turns away from Ritzu, ignoring him.

Missoni asks, "And how is that?" (to Ritzu)

Tayre says, "Spread the illness, I meant."

Glatt asks, "In good faith. can you cure one now?" (to Ritzu)

Missoni places her arms akimbo and looks about as if waiting for something.

Vaedalis asks, "You were about to begin?" (pointedly, in Elven, to Fehala)

Alifair asks, "How will you cure those not among us?" (to Ritzu)

You say, "That assumes only empaths carry the disease." (to Tayre)

Alifair raises an eyebrow.

Lulz walks towards Ritzu.

Aevryl gazes heavenward.

You say, "I do not believe that is so." (to Tayre)

Nilandia seems to be having trouble breathing properly.

Tayre says, "It seems that way, of course I'm no expert." (to you)

Aize says, "The prelate only wishes to stall us and he's doing a fine job at that." (in Elven, to Tayre)

Nilandia coughs.

Nilandia pants, trying to catch her breath.

Vaedalis nods to Aize.

Adline shifts her weight, restlessly leaning back and forth.

Sereh says, "My Lady is stronger than any trickster." (to Luen)

Medi's body begins to tremble, then convulses.

Vaedalis frowns.

Nilandia slowly empties her lungs.

Lidianyia's muscles begin to twitch and spasm.

Tayre says, "I'm inclined to agree." (to Aize)

Drisco says, "I think we should Ignore this fellow and work on the Real cure."

Lulz whispers something to Ritzu.

Lulz wrings his hands.

(Fehala laces her fingers over the top of her runestaff as she shakes her head.  She says in haltingly accented Common, "I cannot draw from the same well twice.  It is like trying to drink air, and our thirst will not be quenched.  Another -must- stand for Nature this time.")

Aize says, "Best ignore it like the pest it is." (in Elven, to Tayre)

Zrahla agrees with Drisco.

Urgoyle's voice says, "Wisdom is spoken." (softly, from behind Drisco)

Glatt whispers to the group, "If he can not proove he has a cure I say we move on without him."

You say, "Another cleric is needed."

Ritzu says, "Very well.  You leave me little choice."

Velvette glances at Ritzu.

Ritzu gestures while calling upon the lesser spirits for aid...
Ritzu gestures.
Fog swirls and eddies about the room.  Wispy grey tendrils writhe as they climb around Ritzu's form until he is completely enshrouded and disappears within the mist.

Adline surreptitiously glances at Fehala.

Missoni grips her fireleaf runestaff a little tighter.

Sereh sighs.

Perigourd casually observes his surroundings.

Lulz frowns.

Alifair says, "Well then."

Vaedalis raises an eyebrow.

Tayre asks, "Will any other cleric stand for Nature, for Empaths, at this time?"

Velvette says, "Good."

You ask, "Little choice?  What do you suppose he will do?"

Drisco says, "He reads minds."

You say, "I do not like that prelate."

Adamina whispers to the group, "I had the same thing happen with Zelia."

Sereh says, "I will stand for Empaths, I am not afraid, should he return."

Acid begins to trickle down from the icy walls.

Adline blinks.

Svardin says, "Hmm."

Adline glances at some glacial ice walls.

You whisper, "Yes, is but temporary respite.  It does not last." to your group.

Aevryl squints.

Velvette glances at some glacial ice walls.

Pumu shrieks!

Xiandrena blinks.

Missoni glances appraisingly around the room.

Tayre asks, "Perhaps a cleric, or another trained in religious rites, can gain Kuons favor this night?"

Ichiko blinks.

Shonison says, "Indeed."

Asenora glances upward.

Leydia gasps.

Deza frowns.

You point at some glacial ice walls.

Aize raises an eyebrow.

Aessa says, "I am an acolyte of Oleani, she is the patron of spring...but I cannot offer any means of commune." (to Tayre)

Luen shivers.

Adline wrings her hands.

The voice of Urgoyle says, "We should leave here immediately." (softly)

Adline stands up.

Sereh says, "My Lady can change a broken tree into a living one...."

You exclaim, "Acid!"

A gentle breeze causes the last of the fog to dissipate.

Shonison says, "I'm leaving."
Lord Shonison just went southeast.

Vaedalis's body begins to tremble, then convulses.

(Fehala takes a sudden step backwards.)

Rhylie stands up.

Luen leans softly against Ausek.

Fehala rests a gentle hand on Aihan's arm.

Rhylie pulls Reygne to her feet.

You stand back up.

Nilandia places her hand on her carved modwir talisman.

Adline asks, "What is that on the wall?" (anxiously)

Sapphryn stands up.

Drisco asks, "Okay! So do we have any idea to what the cure may be? Or are we still at the same point we were two days ago?"

Pumu reaches out and touches some glacial ice walls.

The voice of Urgoyle says, "Acid, summoned by Ritzu." (softly)

Nilandia reaches out and touches a garland of sovyn cloves.

Leydia trembles as if a cold chill just ran up her spine.

Arianiss says, "Go touch it and tell us."

Lyllenyn asks, "Why are we not continuing with the original plan?"

Finnerin says, "Everyone be on yer feet."

A soft gasp escapes Adline's lips.

You say, "Some sort of acid is burning the walls."

Pumu examines her fingernails.

Aneris struggles to stand, but fails.

Vaedalis grips her faewood runestaff a little tighter.

Lalan stands up.

Velvette says, "He desecrates another's shrine."

Aneris stands up.

Sapphryn hugs Reygne, who wraps her in a warm embrace.

Caylen appears weaker.

Kysari stands up.

Tayre's muscles begin to twitch and spasm.

Lissanne stands up.

Finnerin seems to be having trouble breathing properly.

Sereh reaches out and touches some glacial ice walls.

Slowly at first, it begins to pick up pace - wildly splashing against the floor.

Shysmile pulls Drung closer to herself.

Caellia stands up.

Xiandrena babbles something unintelligible.

Deza shifts her weight.

Adline blinks.

Fehala exclaims, "Aii ee!" (in Sylvankind)

Sereh winces.

Sereh's muscles begin to twitch and spasm.

(Iscikella steps away from the acid.)

(Adline takes a big step backwards.)

You say, "It's splashing everywhere."

Ichiko says, "Forgive me for drawing a weapon, but I am here to protect the empaths."

The voice of Urgoyle says, "This place is a death trap. Leave or everyone will perish." (softly)

Luen stands up.

Adline stutters, "Is, is it dangerous?" (uneasily)

Finnerin says, "We may need to be leavin' methinks."

You ask, "Can no cleric rebless this shrine?"

Nilandia whispers to the group, "Have we not seen worse?"

Velvette says, "Probably." (to Adline)

Aihan asks, "What more proof of the Pain Lord is needed?" (quietly, in Elven)

Luen nods to Nilandia.

Aize says, "Show your faith to Kuon." (in Elven)

Aneris blinks rapidly while wavering about.

Missoni nods to Nilandia.

Aessa shifts her weight.

Arianiss ponders.

Asenora whispers to the group, "We must stand firm."

You whisper, "We have, but the shrine is made unclean." to your group.

Adamina frowns.

The voice of Lulz says, "I'm leaving."

Drisco says, "Same."

Sereh beseeches her deity for some divine assistance.

Nilandia whispers to the group, "Then we must purify it once more."

   ... 40 points of damage!
   Acid hits leg squarely leaving nothing useful behind.
Tayre screams and falls to the ground grasping his mangled right leg!
   He [Tayre] is stunned!

Arianiss gestures at Tayre.
The glazed look leaves Tayre.

Adamina screams!

Luen beseeches her deity for some divine assistance.

Aessa says, "No."

The voice of Lulz says, "Your all gonna die."

Adline glances around the room.

Leydia gasps.

Adamina meditates over Tayre.
Adamina screams and falls to the ground grasping her mangled right leg!
Adamina takes Tayre's right leg damage.

Nilandia annoints the ground with some oil from her vial.

Adline's face turns slightly pale.

Arianiss pulls Adamina to her feet.

Aessa kneels down.

Tayre slowly empties his lungs.

Velvette hugs Adamina, who wraps her in a warm embrace.

Missoni grits her teeth.

Aessa continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

Sithes moves to stand in front of Adline.

Luen says, "So be it, I'm sick of this..."

Deza glances around the room.

Adamina frowns.

Leydia frowns.

Adline says, "Not again." (meekly)

Velvette turns around.

Tayre stands up.

(Fehala places her back to Nilandia's.)

Velvette exclaims, "Come out you coward!"

Vaedalis clenches her jaw.

   ... 45 points of damage!
   Acid strikes the arm leaving nothing but a puddle of melted flesh!
   She [Nilandia] is stunned!

Velvette gestures at Nilandia.
The glazed look leaves Nilandia.

Sereh gazes in wonder at her surroundings.

Adline's face turns slightly pale.

Missoni states, "You accomplish nothing with this display."

Nilandia breathes very slowly and looks much calmer.

Velvette meditates over Nilandia.
Velvette takes Nilandia's right arm damage.

A scream escapes your lips as no more than a soft gasp as your muscles become rigid.

Aessa stands up.

Fehala says, "We serve the same, Nature, Balance, and the Doe." (in Sylvankind, to a green-white glaes altar)

You shudder.

Luen closes her eyes for a moment.

   ... 50 points of damage!
   Acid strikes the arm leaving nothing but a puddle of melted flesh!
   She [Velvette] is stunned!

Shakrean gestures at Velvette.
The glazed look leaves Velvette.

Arianiss asks, "That's kinda silly, don't you think?"

Tayre walks towards Fehala.

Fehala annoints the ground with some oil from her vial.

Arianiss says, "Attacking a roomfull of empaths."

Adamina frowns.

Luen says, "It give him strength."

Adline shifts her weight.

Aize says, "People... stand firm.  Don't pay the prelate any mind." (in Elven)

You quietly whisper to Arianiss, "No good comes of this."

Aessa kneels down.

The acid begins to slow its pour from the walls.

Fehala kneels down.

Adline asks, "Maybe someone shold pray?" (carefully)

Vaedalis glances at Aize.

(Nilandia glances over her shoulder, back at Fehala, and offers a faint smile.)

Missoni nods.

Nilandia grimaces.

Glatt whispers to the group, "Wait."

Nilandia says, "He can only harm us, if we let him." (quietly)

You say, "Stand we will, but surely there is more that can be done."

Aize says, "Pain is only what you make of it." (in Elven, to Vaedalis)

From nearby, you hear Shonison yell, "You all enjoying yourselves?"

Adline shifts her weight, trembling slightly.

A soft gasp escapes Medi's lips.

Arianiss yells, "Never been better!"

Missoni yells, "The acid is slowing."

Sapphryn continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

Sereh says, "THe Mother Imaera will hold us safely. ."

You nod to Missoni.

Vaedalis asks, "Who are you telling this to?" (in Elven, to Aize)

Spindor kneels down.

(Fehala leans forward and draws a stylized leaf pattern into the sacred oil spreading out across the floor.)

Asenora gazes with interest at her surroundings.

Velvette kneels down.

Glatt kneels down and begins to meditate.

Sapphryn continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

Arianiss yells, "Come join the party!"

Lissanne grimaces.

From nearby, you hear Svardin yell, "And tasty!"

From nearby, you hear Shonison yell, "I'm content to stand here at Gosaena's altar...strangely enough!"

Tayre takes a moment to observe Fehala.

Velvette says, "Oh great Huntress, let me live long enough to smite that evil prelate from this world."

Luen beseeches her deity for some divine assistance.

Velvette continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

Aize says, "Any with the foresight to listen." (in Elven, to Vaedalis)

You ask, "Can ye not speak a blessing to purify the shrine once more?" (to Fehala)

(Nilandia follows suit, tracing a leaf outline before her, followed by a circle to surround the offerings before the altar.)

Velvette gazes heavenward.

Adline surreptitiously glances at an oak altar.

Velvette says, "I will revenge for his desecration of another's shrine for his evil god's purpose."

Velvette hangs her head.

Tayre says, "Please, let us concentrate our energy on the task at hand."

Tayre says, "Not on the Prelate."

Drisco agrees with Tayre.

Finnerin nods.

Luen clasps her hands in a reverent gesture.

(Iscikella spreads out her palms, offering the rose to Kuon.)

Lissanne closes her eyes and chants quietly under her breath.

Aessa says, "I placed a leaf I blessed upon the altar, if that is acceptable." (to Fehala)

Sapphryn beseeches her deity for some divine assistance.

You put a winter rose on an oak altar.

You pucker up and blow a kiss at an oak altar.

A soft gasp escapes Drisco's lips.

Fehala says, "Nature.  Harmony.  Balance of Life.  Spread out like roots in soil, consecrating ground in sacred name." (in Sylvankind)

You kneel down.

Luen beseeches her deity for some divine assistance.

Velvette kneels down.

Arianiss strides a few steps toward an oak altar.

Velvette continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

Aessa says, "I cannot understand...I hope that means yes."

You remove some white monir prayer beads from in your lilac samite bodice.

Arianiss leans against an oak altar.

Arianiss closes his eyes for a moment.

You pull a single bead through your fingers, marking off another prayer to Lumnis.

Lissanne kneels down.

Xiandrena nearly collapses, but catches herself at the last moment.

Caylen continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

Tayre blinks rapidly while wavering about.

Kysari brings her snow white owl prayer-feather to her lips, whispering a silent invocation.

Lissanne folds her hands in her lap.

(Adline peeks out from behind Sithes.)

Arianiss chants a reverent litany and clasps his hands while tightly focusing his thoughts...

(Fehala translates into her haltingly accented and clipped Common, "Nature.  Harmony.  Balance of Life.  Spread out like roots in soil, consecrating ground in sacred name and deeds.  Against acid and lies, giver of pain and suffering, cleanse like a spring rain to a pool gone wrong.")

Ichiko continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

You nod to Fehala.

A dense fog filters in from somewhere, and obscures your vision.

Nilandia murmurs, "Wisdom and balance.  The five spheres of knowledge grant us serenity this night." (quietly, in Sylvankind)

Sereh says, "Stand firm."

Nilandia wraps her modwir and bone prayerbeads around her hand with a look of devotion on her face.

Caylen continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

High Lord Svardin's group just arrived.

Adline says, "I can't see well." (worriedly)

Aihan gestures.
A strong breeze suddenly picks up and begins to blow around in different directions through the area!
The strong breeze scatters the fog, causing it to dissipate.
Some ambrominas leaf is suddenly picked up by the wind and blown southwest!
A green zircon is suddenly picked up by the wind and blown southwest!
An orchid-cut green zircon is suddenly picked up by the wind and blown southwest!

Ilera blinks rapidly while wavering about.

Shonison kneels down.

Shonison's body begins to tremble, then convulses.

Nilandia glances southwestward.

Luen says, "Gentle giant help us."

Tayre glances at Aihan.

Adline shivers.

Adamina folds her arms over her chest.

(Adline pulls her cloak tightly around her body.)

You say, "We who honor your gentle nature, seek your aid."

Your eyes repeatedly close on their own accord while you struggle to keep them open.

A strong breeze continues to swirl through the area.

Shakrean whispers something to Nilandia.

(Fehala kneels into the breeze as she draws intricate veins, like those found in both the body and nature, into the stylized leaf drawn into the oil spread out over the ground.)

Aihan says, "Winds to cleanse the tainted fog." (quietly, in Sylvankind)

A strong breeze continues to swirl through the area.

A dense fog filters in from somewhere, and obscures your vision.

Aniara seems to be having trouble breathing properly.

Sereh says, "Mother, guide us."

A strong breeze continues to swirl through the area.

The strong breeze scatters the fog, causing it to dissipate.

Leydia gently wraps her hand around her gold rose symbol and murmurs a softly spoken prayer.

A strong breeze continues to swirl through the area.

Aessa says, "May Kuon, help us..."

Adline asks, "Its like a battle?" (confusedly)

Adline asks, "Wind and fog against eachother?"

You say, "Lady Lumnis, give us wisdom, let us understand all the comes."

A strong breeze continues to swirl through the area.

Arianiss asks something you don't understand. (in Guildspeak)

Nilandia sways side to side on her knees.

Tayre closes his eyes for a moment.

Aessa says, "May Oleani protect us with Her love."

Tayre beseeches his deity for some divine assistance.

Adline furrows her brow.

A strong breeze continues to swirl through the area.

Nilandia tilts her head down.

A strong breeze continues to swirl through the area.

Sapphryn beseeches her deity for some divine assistance.

You say, "Don't speak the clerical guild, old friend." (to Arianiss)

You chuckle at Arianiss.

Luen clasps her hands in a reverent gesture.

Arianiss says, "Guild business."

Arianiss narrows his eyes.

Arianiss winks at you.

Fehala asks, "Surely one here holds true faith with the Kuon, the Viridian Giant?"

The strong breeze stops as suddenly as it arrived.

Nilandia murmurs, "Lord of Healing, hear us this night.  We call upon you to guide us in our trying time." (reverntly)

Adline says, "No, miss." (meekly, to Fehala)

You say, "The acid seems to have stilled."

You squint at some glacial ice walls.

Tayre gazes with interest at an oak altar.

Missoni says, "Yes." (gratefully)

Fehala says, "Have you never eaten an herb?  Been healed by nature's bounty?  If so, then each of us owe Kuon a gift of blessing.  Each of us honors him." (haltingly)

Xiandrena glances at the south wall.

Spindor nods.

Adline tilts her head down.

Caylen beseeches her deity for some divine assistance.

Phever glances at an oak altar.

Arianiss nods to Leydia.

Fehala reaches out and touches an oak altar.

You quietly whisper to Arianiss, "Seems we are still where we were."

Arianiss strides over to stand before Leydia.

(Arianiss leads Leydia closer to the altar.)

A soft gasp escapes Tayre's lips.

Tayre hangs his head.

Luen says, "I only have this to give..."

Luen drops some torban leaf.

Phever removes a marallis berry from in the Phever disk.

Svardin put some cothinar flower on a green-white glaes altar.

Aessa bows to an oak altar.

Nilandia reverently places a tree-shaped green zircon on the floor.

Leydia bows to an oak altar.

Shonison says, "I'm afraid I did not come prepared with anything."

Leydia nods to Arianiss.

Sereh reaches out and touches an oak altar.

Sereh drops some sovyn clove.

Tayre reaches out and touches a golden leaf on an oak altar.

Phever drops a marallis berry.

Glatt carefully places some basal moss on the floor.

Vaedalis drops some torban leaf.

Pumu drops some acantha leaf.

You gaze with interest at some acantha leaf.

Fehala says, "Then, speak.  Speak of your need!  So many voices can surely flow through the soil and reach His ears.  Thank him, honor him! ."

Phever takes a few steps back.

Aessa reverently places some acantha leaf on the floor.

Sapphryn reverently places some sovyn clove on the floor.

Tayre says, "I offer my golden leaf as a sign to Kuon that Imaera herself has shown us to him."

Leydia nods.

Glatt kneels down.

Caylen beseeches her deity for some divine assistance.

(Arianiss rests his hand on Leydia's shoulder, smiling peacefully at her.)

You exclaim, "Kuon, hear out fervent prayer and become our hope!"

Alifair drops some pothinir grass.

Aihan ponders.

Sapphryn reverently places some sovyn clove on the floor.

Velvette hangs her head.

Leydia raises a hand while murmuring a soft orison...
Leydia gets a frustrated look on her face.

Luen says, "Kuon help us in this time of trial."

Glatt continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

Lidianyia drops some aloeas stem.

Arianiss turns an inquisitive ear towards Leydia.

Shakrean stiffens and stops all movement for a brief moment.

Caylen continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

A soft gasp escapes Shonison's lips.

Sereh says, "Kuon, blessed by Imaera, guide us."

Adamina gets a blank look on her face.

Sereh beseeches her deity for some divine assistance.

Arianiss nods to Leydia.

Aihan whispers something to Fehala.

Fehala exclaims, "Remember the first time the essence of life and regeneration in an herb touched your lips, and you were saved. Harness that passion, and give it back to Him!" (haltingly)

Leydia frowns.

Lissanne drops some pothinir grass.

A dense fog filters in from somewhere, and obscures your vision.

Adline rubs her dove grey eyes.

Lissanne stands up.

Caylen continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

Ichiko drops a pale green iceblossom.

Adline says, "This isn't working." (anxiously)

Leydia nods to Arianiss.

(Missoni joins the group gathered around the alter, sprinkling bits of ephlox moss around its surface.)

Sereh bows to an oak altar.

Your body is wracked with pain.

The top of this wooden altar has been carved to resemble a wide wooden bowl, while the base is a simple round pedestal carved with a pattern of flowers and berry clusters.  Set into the deep brown oak bowl is a golden acantha leaf and a spotted alder plaque is affixed to the base.

Phever nods.

Tayre says, "I've searched every place sacred to Kuon, asked for answers everywhere else." (worriedly)

Sereh says, "Lord Kuon, give us wisdom."

Tayre says, "I'd hope that maybe the voice and thoughts of many could raise some answers." (worriedly)

Leydia closes her eyes for a moment.

Arianiss says, "I doubt he even hears us."

Luen says, "It may take time.."

Tayre sighs.

You say, "Perhaps the answer is less of the spirit and more of the mind."

You rub your chin thoughtfully.

Arianiss says, "..and if he does.. it's just a mad rush of noise."

Lulz grins evilly.

Alifair says, "Perhaps a moment of silence to hear."

Perigourd furrows his brow.

Fehala says, "Do not doubt.  Believe.  Feel.  Have Faith." (haltingly, to Arianiss)

Lissanne sighs.

Tayre says, "It is a sad time when the Akarti foresake us in a time such as this."

Tayre says, "I will not believe that so."

Nilandia begs, "Lord of Green, Master of Healing, hear us this night." (quietly)

Nilandia tilts her head down.

Velvette nearly collapses, but catches herself at the last moment.

Aihan whispers something to Nilandia.

Adamina nearly collapses, but catches herself at the last moment.

Leydia reaches out and touches an oak altar.

Lulz exclaims, "If only Ritzu where here, he knows the answers!"

Aneris nods to Lulz.

Xiandrena grimaces.

Ichiko glares at Lulz.

(Nilandia twines her prayerbeads through her hands, modwir mingled with bone, a soft music to her prayers.)

Svardin asks, "Somethin golden?"

Finnerin appears weaker.

Svardin asks, "A golden leaf?"

Adline frowns.

You say, "Ritzu claims to know the answers."

You say, "He claims many things."

You say, "We know none of them for truth."

Leydia prayerfully rubs her fingers across her wooden prayerbeads.

Fehala says, "He knows lies and suffering.  That is a path for some, but not for all." (haltingly, to Lulz)

Lidianyia says, "He did heal Shakrean, if only for a moment."

Aessa murmurs, "Please, I don't want my uncle to be burdened...Nor Adline, nor Kya..."

Shonison says, "It may be worthwhile to send someone with Ritzu, then remain in isolation after being "cured"."

Velvette says, "That is the way his master works."

Shonison says, "See if it is in any way real."

Velvette says, "Gives you a little to tempt you."

Shakrean says, "He supressed the disease, he did not cure it."

(Missoni whispers something under hear breath, touching the altar with her free hand.)

Velvette says, "Asks for the ultimate sacrifice."

You nod to Shakrean.

Arianiss says, "Shonison, that won't work.."

Velvette says, "And gives you nothing in return."

Arianiss says, "Adamina is proof of that."

You say, "Aye, that is what I believe."

Shonison asks, "Did she do exactly that?"

Lulz says, "Its possible he's not lying."

Lidianyia says, "Supressing the disease is better than what we have done."

Lulz says, "He knows the answer and is just toying with his power."

Tayre seems to be having trouble breathing properly.

Deza agrees with Lidianyia.

You say, "It will not save us in the end."

Velvette says, "I doubt he knows anything."

Arianiss says, "Unless I'm carrying the disease, but am immune somehow.. pretty much yes."

Perigourd says, "If you wish to give your lives needlessly to a cure that will not last, then by all means, do follow Ritzu."

Velvette says, "Except deception."

Svardin nods.

Perigourd says, "The man has only lied several times now."

You say, "We must seek for wisdom within ourselves, I think."

Perigourd says, "Openly."

Arianiss says, "Her sources of cure was immensely more powerful than that fellow."

Adamina peers quizzically at Arianiss.

Luen says, "I am not so desparate as to ask of him the answers."

Svardin says, "Priest of lies."

Svardin nods.

Adamina asks, "Zelias?"

Adamina peers quizzically at Arianiss.

Arianiss nods to Adamina.

Shonison says, "Understood."

Arianiss says, "We WERE isolated."

Adamina says, "It did work.."

(Fehala settles back on her heels, keeping her knees drenched in the oil.)

Missoni remarks, "I am beginning to think he has a forked tongue."

Shonison nods to Arianiss.

Aihan raises his golden leaf skyward!

You say, "Not from you." (to Arianiss)

Vaedalis cocks her head at Adamina.

You chuckle at Arianiss.

Shakrean closes his eyes for a moment.

Arianiss grins slowly.

You say, "We know others carry the disease."

Missoni takes a few steps back.

Svardin says, "Hmm."

Shakrean meditates over Alifair.
Nothing happens.

You say, "They just do not manifest it."

Arianiss says, "Well c'mere, let me give you a hug..."

Arianiss grins.

Fehala says, "Nature's seasons do not change overnight, they are a gradual passing.  We cannot expect immediate change; nor an immediate answer." (haltingly)

You chuckle at Arianiss.

Adamina grins at Arianiss.

Lulz says, "If he can even cure the disease for a moment, that is more than anyone else can do."

Aneris blinks rapidly while wavering about.

Lidianyia nearly collapses, but catches herself at the last moment.

A soft gasp escapes Shonison's lips.

(Nilandia reaches out to rest her free hand upon the altar before her, then lifts her head to look over the assembled.)

Adline frowns.

Fehala looks at Nilandia with concern.

Lissanne nearly collapses, but catches herself at the last moment.

Arianiss asks, "We're positive that guy is a Mularosian?"

Adline says, "But I don't feel well." (quietly)

Velvette nods to Arianiss.

Nilandia says, "We must believe our prayers, else they are meaningless.  We must believe an answer, if we can receive one." (slowly)

Velvette says, "I believe so."

You say, "I will not give death for a cure.  That is not the way of healers."

Missoni says, "We are not positive he is anything anymore." (to Arianiss)

Shakrean just went southwest.

Urgoyle's voice says, "An arrow to the face can cure the disease too, until life is restored." (softly, from behind Lulz)

Adamina says, "Who."

Arianiss says, "Based on what happened with Adamina, I believe this is the work of Mularos possibly.."

Aihan says, "Kuon!  Servant of the Reverent Doe, we call upon you to see the boon offered to us by Her in our time of need, and aid those who suffer." (quietly, in Sylvankind)

Adamina agrees with Arianiss.

You are overcome with exhaustion.

Missoni says, "But he was able to call upon Mularos' sanctuary." (to Arianiss)

Adamina says, "I think its Mularos too."

(Caylen cries out in desperation to Kuon  "Please aid us!")

Aessa says, "Perhaps asking is..."

Aihan raises his golden leaf skyward!

Fehala tilts her head up.

Arianiss nods to Missoni.

Fehala settles her gaze on Aihan, watching him intently.

Medi's body begins to tremble, then convulses.

Tayre shakes his head, totally at a loss.

Nilandia cries, "Servant of the Mother!  Lord of Healing Herbs!  See our offerings that they might please You, and grant us our plea!" (loudly)

Phever chews on her fingernails.

Aessa says, "Perhaps we need to be where things grow."

Arianiss says, "Adamina was healed by Zelia, and then the sickness came back even stronger... in her shrine still, no less."

You say, "The Arkati guide in their own time."

Shakrean's group just arrived.

Shakrean says, "I..."

Shakrean says, "I can heal."

You say, "We cannot force them to provide wisdom."

Adline blinks at Shakrean.

Shakrean says, "I can heal without tiring."

You cock your head at Shakrean.

Alifair beams happily at Shakrean!

Deza glances at Shakrean.

Svardin grins.

Alifair says, "It's true."

Adamina nods to Arianiss.

Luen glances at Shakrean.

Shakrean stares off into space.

Velvette asks, "Honestly?"

Fog swirls and eddies about the room.

Arianiss exclaims, "Do not be fooled!"

Arianiss stares at Shakrean.

Shakrean says, "I just... harmed Alifair."

Alifair says, "He did heal without the illness."

Velvette nearly collapses, but catches herself at the last moment.

Shakrean says, "And healed her."

Shakrean says, "Without tiring."

Shakrean says, "Not in the least."

Lulz exclaims, "Shakrean is healed, by Ritzu!"

Adamina blinks.

Velvette says, "Tempting."

Arianiss says, "I recommend you sit down for a bit."

Adline settles her gaze on Shakrean, watching him intently.

Nilandia takes a moment to observe Shakrean.

You nod to Arianiss.

Shakrean says, "Yes... sit down."

Shakrean says, "Yes."

Shakrean sits down.

Lulz walks towards Shakrean.

Velvette says, "But I will not follow him."

You see Shakrean Silver'Eye.
He appears to be an Illistim Elf.
He is average height and appears to be in the flower of life.  He has intense, deep emerald-hued eyes and fair skin.  He has thick, flowing silver-streaked henna-hued hair braided at the temples by silvery strands that tie together at the back.  He is inked with a design of complex interwoven knotwork upon his neck.
He has a ring of silver stars tattoo on his finger.
He is in good shape.
He is holding a silver-bound faewood staff capped with an intricately carved emerald eye in his right hand.
He is wearing a dragonfire opal hatpin, a silk-trimmed black suede hat adorned with a curling emerald semiplume, an onyx-bound bloodjewel amulet, a tiny silver rose talisman, a luxurious white puma fur cloak lined with twilight grey silk and clasped with an elegant silver pin, a perfect winter rose adorned with violet ribbons, some sleek black stalking leathers, a brushed silver signet ring inset with a tiny emerald rose, a sylvan knot fidelity band, a rune-stitched black silk gem pouch, a black silk mesh lockpick case clasped with a leaf of silver veniom, some silk-lined black leather pants, some tall black leather boots with polished silver rose-shaped buckles, and a silk-lined supple black leather bookbag clasped with a polished silver rose-shaped buckle.

Adline shivers.

Missoni glances skeptically around the room.

Urgoyle's voice says, "The cure is here, in the blood." (softly, from behind Shakrean)

Shakrean asks, "Is anyone hurt?"

Arianiss says, "Adamina, you should tell him what to possibly expect."

Adamina grins slowly.

Phever settles her gaze on Shakrean, watching him intently.

Adamina says, "He can see."

Adamina shrugs.

Aessa says, "No, you musn't listen, he is a servant of Mularos...No good will come of it."

Arianiss chuckles.

Shakrean blinks.

Caellia asks, "What exactly did the prelate do to you?" (in Guildspeak, to Shakrean)

Shakrean says, "...nothing."

Alifair says, "Perhaps that is not what cured him."

Svardin says, "He wants a sacrifice an is unwillin ta be it? Foo."

Adamina says, "All i will say is, its no better than you are now."

You cock your head at Shakrean.

Shakrean says, "He told me nothing after I told him I would not follow."

You ask, "Nothing?"

Adamina sits down near Arianiss.

Lulz says, "If someone wouuld injure themselves, Shakrean can show us how he is cured."

Shakrean says, "I..."

Shakrean says, "Yes."

Vaedalis coughs.

Shakrean says, "Outside."

Shakrean stands up.

Adline blinks at Lulz.

Shakrean says, "I do not believe it."

Aihan says, "Bring Pain for the Pain Lord? I think not." (quietly, in Sylvankind)

Nilandia's muscles begin to twitch and spasm.

Fehala asks, "Why would the Pain Lord seek to end suffering, when he should revel in it?" (quietly, in Sylvankind, to herself)

Aessa says, "Don't."

Lulz grins evilly.

Aessa sighs.

(Adline nervously takes a step backwards.)

Adamina says, "This is just like earlier."

Adamina nods to Arianiss.

You say, "None of this makes sense."

Caylen sighs.

Aessa says, "No Adline...don't go."

You shake your head.

Arianiss rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Lidianyia exclaims, "If Shakrean can heal without hurting Ritzu must be right!"

You say, "But I do not trust that prelate."

Luen looks over at Adline and shakes her head.

Aihan glances at Adline.

Arianiss says, "No."

Adamina says, "'right before you killed yourself."

Adamina nods to Arianiss.

Missoni shakes her head, totally at a loss.

Velvette gazes heavenward.

Adline wrings her hands.

Aessa says, "Stay, we'll find an answer." (to Adline)

Shonison says, "I will wait until some more people experience this cure."

Nilandia asks, "Why would he bring acid here, to us, if he only wished to help?" (carefully)

Aessa says, "Do not go..."

Adline gazes at Luen.

Vaedalis nods to Nilandia.

Adamina shakes her head.

Fehala cocks her head at Nilandia.

Luen says, "Stay."

Velvette says, "Mularos is the god of suffering."

You frown.

Caellia asks, "What did Shakrean do different than the rest of us?"

Luen nods to Adline.

Aihan whispers something to Adline.

Adline shifts her weight, trembling slightly.

Perigourd says, "One who wishes to force a cure upon us quite likely isn't curing anything." (to Nilandia)

Velvette says, "He wants empaths to follow him."

Lidianyia says, "Ritzu cured Shakrean."

Lidianyia nods to Caellia.

(Adline inches closer to Aihan.)

Velvette says, "Because we bear the physical pain of others."

Adline nods.

Aessa says, "But it isn't premanent."

Adamina says, "I don't think he will stay cured."

Caellia asks, "But how?"

Luen smiles at Adline.

Velvette says, "He would gain power in our suffering each time we heal someone and take their pain."

You shake your head.

Your muscles lock up and you are unable to move for a brief moment.

Aessa says, "Listen, he's only misleading."

Tayre reaches out and touches an oak altar.

You say, "It isn't permanent."

Velvette says, "But he is also the god of emotional pain."

Aessa says, "Don't listen."

Radeek says, "One dat's willin ta desecrate anudders temple ta git what he wants ain't worth follerin."

Lidianyia exclaims, "Ritzu! Cure me next!"

Velvette agrees with Radeek.

Aessa exclaims, "No!"

Shonison says, "But he causes MORE suffering this way. We are in constant pain and we cannot make others feel better."

Shonison says, "There is no motive."

Xiandrena shakes her head, totally at a loss.

Lulz says, "Mularos enjoys self inflicted pain, more than anything."

You nod to Shonison.

Fehala agrees with Shonison.

Aessa says, "I promis you, you will regret it." (to Lidianyia)

Aniara appears weaker.

You say, "And then he claimed as well to be a cleric of Kuon."

Shonison says, "There is that as well."

Velvette says, "He will torment you til your mind goes."

Lulz says, "Everytime one of you transfers a wound to yourself he feels it and enjoys it."

Deza looks thoughtfully at Lidianyia.

Lidianyia shrugs at Aessa.

Velvette says, "He enjoys that as well as the physical pain."

Shakrean's group just arrived.

Vaedalis blinks rapidly while wavering about.

You say, "Perhaps Ritzu is a true charlatan, a cleric of no Arkati at all."

Arianiss rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Missoni passes a hand over her richly toned, olive brown face.

Shakrean says, "I..."

Arianiss turns an inquisitive ear towards Shakrean.

Shakrean says, "I healed her."

Adamina says, "Well this is getting us no where."

Shakrean says, "Fully."

The cuts on Shakrean's chest close and the bruises fade.

Aulsar grimaces.

Darkyflame asks, "I think its pretty clear there are more followers of evil than just Ritzu among us, does anyone have any real insight into where to go from here?"

Tayre frowns at an oak altar.

Aessa says, "I care not..."

Perigourd whispers, "The one constant has been that when he "cures" someone, it requires people to die."

Adamina's muscles begin to twitch and spasm.

Urgoyle says, "So someone heal shakrean and see if the cure passes to you." (softly)

Aessa says, "If he lies or if he is a follower of Mularos."

Shakrean says, "Yes..."

Perigourd whispers, "Add in the fact that he's constantly lying."

Adamina gazes in amusement at Shakrean.

Aessa says, "He means ill."

Alifair says, "I don't think it had anything to do with Ritzu."

Adline places the toe of her sandaled foot upon the ground and turns it in slow circles.

Lulz points at Shakrean.

You quietly whisper to Perigourd, "I don't believe he cures.  He... pauses the disease."

Perigourd whispers, "And the reasonable one to consider he follows would be Luukos, if any."

Shakrean nods to Caylen.
Caylen meditates over Shakrean.
Caylen takes Shakrean's right arm damage.

Velvette says, "Shakrean."

Fehala says, "If you wish to speak with Kuon, then you should find one of his Faithful.  Outdoors, amongst his bounty and gifts, where the sky is overhead and the soil is under naked foot." (haltingly)

Perigourd whispers, "Indeed, I doubt it's a true cure as well."

Shakrean says, "I..."

Vaedalis raises an eyebrow.

Caylen meditates over Shakrean.
Caylen takes Shakrean's right leg damage.

Shakrean says, "I must tell Gody."

Shakrean traces a sign while petitioning the spirits for cognition...
Shakrean gestures into the air.
A silvery fog coalesces around Shakrean, obscuring his form.  When the fog dissipates, Shakrean is gone.

Caylen shrugs.

Aessa says, "Where things grow..."

Caylen says, "Seems no change."

Fehala nods to Aessa.

You say, "I doubt more will come of this tonight."

Aessa says, "I thought I said that."

You sigh.

Aessa's cheeks flush with a soft shade of apricot.

Aessa says, "No one listens."

Aessa's cheeks flush with a soft shade of apricot.

Missoni furrows her brow.

Velvette says, "I was hoping by curing him."

Velvette says, "You would be cured."

Tayre says, "I know of only one place where a statue of Kuon has been raised among a place where his creatoins grow."

Velvette says, "And it would spread a cure as the illness did."

Shakrean's group just arrived.

Caylen nods to Velvette.

Nilandia says, "Hearthstone." (to Tayre)

You hear a scream come from the direction of the Hall of the Wounded Heart!

Vaedalis cocks her head at Tayre.

Tayre says, "And that is in Hearthstone Manor's garden."

Alifair joins Tayre's group.

Shakrean is admiring himself again.

Xiandrena blinks.

Urgoyle asks, "Where's the hall of the wounded heart?" (softly)

Shakrean asks, "Did it help?" (to Caylen)

Lulz exclaims, "Shakrean is cured!"

Urgoyle looks over at Shakrean with a surprised look on his face.

Caylen looks over at Shakrean and shakes her head.

Radeek says, "Seems ta me dat jus' mebbe we should toss our questions at Mularos.  Mebbe we git some answers, if der's any ta be gots."

Shakrean is admiring himself again.

Urgoyle asks, "Anyone know?" (softly)

Shakrean says, "My body hurts."

Shakrean says, "My muscles ache."

Shakrean says, "I can't breathe."

Shakrean says, "But I can heal."

You blink at Shakrean.

Fehala says, "There is a thorn bush, wilted, and needing a Green Man's touch.  You could also try there to put a faithful calling." (haltingly)

You say, "The disease returns."

Velvette begins a careful examination of Shakrean -- she takes his pulse, checks his temperature, and checks for broken bones or any other ailments.

You say, "As predicted."

A gentle breeze causes the last of the fog to dissipate.

Tayre babbles something unintelligible.

Shakrean says, "No... I can heal."

Shakrean says, "I can heal anything."

Shakrean says, "And anyone."

You ask, "But you still have pain?"

You cock your head at Shakrean.

The visage of a pierced heart flashes momentarily on Shakrean's chest.  He appears invigorated!

Shakrean says, "Pain is nothing. I can heal."

Caylen blinks at Shakrean.

You blink.

Aevryl raises an eyebrow.

You say, "Did you see..."

Asenora blinks at Shakrean.

Caylen nods to you.

Your heart staggers briefly before slowing to a more regular speed.  Dark red droplets

Shakrean says, "It's exhilerating."

Aihan says, "Gave himself to the Pain Lord." (quietly, in Sylvankind)

Shakrean says, "It feels WONDERFUL."

Shakrean says, "I can heal again."

Shakrean stares off into space.

Aihan glances sternly at Fehala.

(Fehala steps back to Aihan's side with slow, measured, and cautious movements.  She looks around uneasily.)

Aihan says, "We need to leave. Now." (quietly, in Sylvankind)

You say, "But... Mularos is in you."

Grinning arrogantly, Lulz laces his fingers together and squares his shoulders in righteous indignation.

Fehala says, "As you say." (in Sylvankind, to Aihan)

Shakrean asks, "Does it matter?"

Aihan rests a gentle hand on Aevryl's arm.

Caylen nods to Shakrean.

Shakrean says, "I said I would follow if he cured me."

Caylen says, "It matters much."

Shakrean's muscles begin to twitch and spasm.

Shakrean winces.

Aihan says, "We leave, now." (quietly, in Elven)

You say, "It would matter to me."

Lulz says, "Imagine...if everyone had joined Ritzu...all would be healed."

You sigh.

Aihan nods to Fehala.

You nearly collapse, but catch yourself at the last moment.

Lulz asks, "Where can we find him again?"

You gesture while calling upon the lesser spirits to aid you with the Locate Person spell...
Your spell is ready.
You gesture into the air.
Your vision begins to become murky and clouded.  You have a sensation of rapidly passing distance.  Eventually your sight begins to clear and a vision of Ritzu's surroundings fills your mind...

[Hall of the Wounded Heart]
The chamber's light is diffused, giving it an illusionary quality.  Sand, tinted a vivid crimson, covers the floor.  On one half of the room, fingers of green sand invade the red, while on the other, the scarlet is offset with stark white.  Two altars sit opposite each other, one white and the other red.  Statuary stands beside both altars, towering up into the shadowy heights of the chamber, while murals decorate the walls behind the sculpture.  You also see the Magweyne disk, a black-tipped twilight grey wolf, the Tuio disk, the translucent Lalan disk, the Radeek disk, the Vaedalis disk, the Lyllenyn disk, a variable sun spirit that is flying around, the Urgoyle disk and the Phever disk.
Also here: Magweyne, Alifair, Sereh, Ilera, Aniara, Velvette, Adline, Aessa, Zrahla, Lady Reygne, Caellia, High Lord Radeek, Finnerin, High Lady Sapphryn, Lalan, Vaedalis, Great Lord Drung, Tuio, Sithes, Aize, Lord Ausek, Vindicate, Lady Luen, Zieyar, Lidianyia, Ichiko, Pumu, Aneris, Deza, Darkyflame, Adamina, Tayre, Lord Arianiss, Spindor, Xiandrena, Urgoyle, Missoni, Perigourd, Nilandia, Great Lady Phever, Prelate Ritzu
Obvious exits: south, up

You say, "In Mularos hall."

[Hall of the Wounded Heart]
The chamber's light is diffused, giving it an illusionary quality.  Sand, tinted a vivid crimson, covers the floor.  On one half of the room, fingers of green sand invade the red, while on the other, the scarlet is offset with stark white.  Two altars sit opposite each other, one white and the other red.  Statuary stands beside both altars, towering up into the shadowy heights of the chamber, while murals decorate the walls behind the sculpture.  You also see the Magweyne disk, a black-tipped twilight grey wolf, the Tuio disk, the translucent Lalan disk, the Radeek disk, the Vaedalis disk, the Lyllenyn disk, a variable sun spirit that is flying around, the Urgoyle disk and the Phever disk.
Also here: Sereh, Magweyne, Alifair, Ilera, Aniara, Velvette, Adline, Aessa, Zrahla, Lady Reygne, Caellia, High Lord Radeek, Finnerin, High Lady Sapphryn, Lalan, Vaedalis, Great Lord Drung, Tuio, Sithes, Aize, Lord Ausek, Vindicate, Lady Luen, Zieyar, Lidianyia, Ichiko, Pumu, Aneris, Deza, Darkyflame, Adamina, Tayre, Lord Arianiss, Spindor, Xiandrena, Urgoyle, Missoni, Perigourd, Nilandia, Great Lady Phever, Prelate Ritzu
Obvious exits: south, up

Adline asks, "Kill?" (uneasily)

Velvette's body begins to tremble, then convulses.

Nilandia surreptitiously glances at Ritzu.

Adamina exclaims, "You sacraficed people?!"

Missoni shakes her head, totally at a loss.

Deza asks, "Five sacrifices for one person?"

Lulz beams happily at Ritzu!

Lidianyia rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Deza asks, "That seems a bit extreme, mm?"

You quietly whisper to Nilandia, "Did you see what happened to Shakrean?  He... glows with Mularos light."

Adamina thumps Ritzu!

Urgoyle says, "That's not an entirely good ratio." (softly)

Alifair shakes her head, totally at a loss.

Velvette says, "You would desecrate another's temple." (to Ritzu)

Urgoyle agrees with Deza.

Alifair agrees with Deza.

Velvette shakes her head.

Missoni asks, "This, again?" (exasperatedly, to herself)

Nilandia whispers, "It will not last."

Adamina asks, "You sure?" (to Arianiss)

Lulz walks towards Ritzu.

Lulz turns around.

Urgoyle asks, "Just one thing.... What's with the acid storming down the walls when you left in a huff because everyone didn't want to follow you?" (softly, to Ritzu)

Grinning arrogantly, Lulz laces his fingers together and squares his shoulders in righteous indignation.

You quietly whisper to Arianiss, "Did you see what happened to Shakrean?  He glows with Mularos light."

Urgoyle peers quizzically at Ritzu.

Sapphryn asks, "This is sounding eerily familiar isn't it?" (to Missoni)

Ritzu asks, "Who wishes for the cure?"

Adamina scowls.

Lidianyia says, "I wish for the cure."

Aneris says, "I do."

Velvette says, "Not enough to follow your god, I have my own."

Aneris nods to Ritzu.

Aessa exclaims, "Do not listen to this man!  He wants to end lives to end suffering, this is not the way to do it!" (loudly)

Velvette hisses.

Aneris says, "Not from you though."

Aneris coughs.

Missoni says, "It sounds like he has a limited voacbulary." (to Sapphryn)

Lidianyia says, "I will do whatever it takes."

Aneris says, "Unless its painful...."

Aneris shrugs.

Lidianyia nods to Ritzu.

Lalan says, "But a wealth of religious symbols."

Nilandia seems to be having trouble breathing properly.

Ritzu says, "Join me.  For more sacrifices, my Lord will offer more the cure."

Nilandia says, "Let us leave here."

Tayre says, "Hey, I can cure anyone of any disease, any poison, any illness too."

Lidianyia joins Ritzu's group.

Aessa asks, "At the cost of others lives?" (incredulously, to Lidianyia)

Tayre says, "I've known the cure all along."

Urgoyle says, "The last person to agree to take up any curse in order to save others, didn't wind up very good." (softly, to Lidianyia)

Lulz joins Ritzu's group.

Lidianyia shrugs at Aessa.

Adamina glances at Ritzu.

Tayre says, "It's called Bone Shatter."

Velvette asks, "Four sacrifices and you will what?"

Adline frowns at Lidianyia.

A soft gasp escapes Lidianyia's lips.

A soft gasp escapes Caellia's lips.

Tayre asks, "Anyone want it?"

Arianiss says, "Join me, for less sacrifices and more bunny rabbits and good feelings."

Velvette asks, "Your god will what?" (to Ritzu)

Lulz exclaims, "The cure! Finally!"

Sapphryn says, "Then maybe he should start with you." (to Ritzu)

Adline's face turns slightly pale.

Adamina grins at Tayre.

Adline says, "No, no." (weakly)

Lulz gazes with awe at Ritzu.

You say, "I am confused by all of this."

Alifair says, "Why should we think you're responsible for the cure of Shakrean?  Perhaps it was the prayers offered." (to Ritzu)

Shakrean's group just arrived.

Ichiko says, "I would guess none."

Velvette asks, "Five deaths and only Shakrean was cured?"

Lulz exclaims, "I want to help!"

Ritzu says, "The more we sacrifice in his name, the more he will cure."

Aessa says, "Do not believe this man."

Aessa says, "Do not."

Shakrean says, "I can heal."

Alifair agrees with Aessa.

Velvette gazes heavenward.

You feel a slight tremble building before it grows into sporadic convulsions.

Shakrean breathes very slowly and looks much calmer.

Lulz exclaims, "Shakrean is cured!"

Shakrean says, "All is well."

Lulz points at Shakrean.

Xiandrena says, "If you lay your hands on me, it'll be the last thing you do." (to Lulz)

Aessa says, "Lies." (angrily, to Ritzu)

Nilandia says, "It is not well." (firmly, to Shakrean)

Sereh says, "Your lord does not cure - or heal - only hurt and deceive." (to Ritzu)

Velvette says, "Good for you Shakrean."

Ritzu says, "Lies?  Ask Shakrean."

Phever asks, "Were not five sacrificed in Solhaven as well?"

Lidianyia says, "Shakrean is proof that Ritzu is not lying."

Velvette says, "I hope you are happy that five had to sacrfice themselves for you to be cured." (to Shakrean)

You say, "He glows... with the light of Mularos."

Radeek asks, "Ye'd cause anudders sufferin ta ease yer own pain?  Have ya no sense of honor?" (to Lidianyia)

Tayre asks, "You can cure us, but can you keep us healthy?" (to Ritzu)

Shakrean asks, "My body trembles, my eyes water, my muscles ache, but I can heal. Is there anything more that matters?"

Zieyar grins at Ritzu.

Lulz exclaims, "Everyone come with Ritzu! He can cure you!"

Adline stutters, "I don't understand why everyone is trying to hurt everyone." (nervously)

Aniara blinks rapidly while wavering about.

You look at Ritzu and shake your head.

Missoni says, "In Solhaven and in Ta'Vaalor there were sacrifices." (to Phever)

You say, "This is not... well."

Nilandia says, "That it is not a cure." (to Shakrean)

Alifair says, "The cost." (to herself)

Ritzu says, "And because he can now heal again, he may take on the pain of the world for my Lord."

Shakrean asks, "Is it not?" (to Nilandia)

Missoni says, "To no apparent effect." (to Phever)

Perigourd smirks.

Aessa says, "I saw Mularos' temple, you trade suffering for suffering, you lie." (angrily, to Ritzu)

Adline glances at Missoni.

Shonison says, "I'm not sure if this is the best change of location."

Velvette says, "He allows you to heal because every time you do he feels the pain to receive."

Adamina says, "I don't mind killing people."

Nilandia asks, "Would a cure only remove one symptom?" (to Shakrean)

Adline asks, "Scarifcies?" (anxiously)

Perigourd says, "While suffering still this disease at the same time." (to Ritzu)

Adamina asks, "Who do you want me to kill?"

Velvette says, "And he likes the feeling of pain."

Perigourd says, "Some cure, indeed." (to Ritzu)

Urgoyle says, "And soon that power will fade... perhaps even possess you." (softly, to Shakrean)

Adamina peers quizzically at Ritzu.

Lidianyia says, "I have sacrificed myself for many wounds. It is my turn to be healed." (to Radeek)

You say, "There has to another way."

Adline asks, "What sacrifices?" (anxiously)

Shakrean asks, "If it is the most bothersome symptom, who cares?" (to Nilandia)

You shake your head.

Missoni agrees with you.

Xiandrena says, "I meant what I said, you stay over there." (to Lulz)

Phever says, "I am just wondering why only one then was cured...well, if you can call it that."

Arianiss narrows his eyes.

Velvette says, "But you are not guaranteed to be the one." (to Lidianyia)

Phever glances at Ritzu.

Zieyar says, "I pray to no lord...but yer kinda fun to be around..." (quietly)

Zieyar grins at Ritzu.

Deza ponders.

Ritzu says, "My Lord will not cure the symptoms.  Those willing must endure the weakness while still healing.  It is all he offers."

Shysmile's body begins to tremble, then convulses.

Aessa says, "He wants to sacrifice people to cure." (to Adline)

Velvette says, "Ask Ritzu if you are the one chosen." (to Lidianyia)

Aessa says, "But it's only an exchange."

Adline's face turns slightly pale.

Velvette grimaces.

Deza says, "She does have a point." (slowly, to Lidianyia)

Shakrean sighs.

Aessa says, "Not a true cure."

Velvette says, "Ahhh."

Nilandia says, "We all do.  This is no cure if we still can hardly breathe and nearly collapse in fatigue." (firmly, to Shakrean)

Perigourd says, "Than he seems to only offer greater suffering."

Urgoyle says, "Easy there.... He's just over-excited and wants to help, but... in a rather.... crazy way. He's harmless." (softly, in Guildspeak, to Xiandrena)

Adline exclaims, "No, no not again.  No no sacrifices!" (fearfully)

Perigourd says, "Which is really no surprise, considering."

Perigourd folds his hands behind his back.

Adline vigorously shakes her head.

Ozan exclaims, "Bow before me and pray you chump!" (darkly, to Zieyar)

Shakrean says, "Merely a test of endurance." (to Nilandia)

Adline buries her face in her hands.

You say, "It is not what should be."

You sigh.

Arianiss touches Adline.

Nilandia stiffens and stops all movement for a brief moment.

Xiandrena says, "He can be harmless without touching me." (to Urgoyle)

(Arianiss rests his hand lightly on Adline's shoulder.)

Aessa rubs Adline gently.

Adamina pokes Ritzu in the ribs.

Adamina says, "Hey."

Adamina says, "I said."

Adline sniffs.

Adamina says, "Who do i need to kill."

Ritzu says, "Last chance to join so that more may be offered the cure."

Adamina peers quizzically at Ritzu.

Zieyar says something you don't understand. (quietly, in Faendryl)

Lulz frowns at Xiandrena.

Aessa says, "What?..." (to Adline)

Missoni says, "I think you will find a more appealing cure with patience and persistence."

Velvette turns away from Ritzu, ignoring him.

Zieyar cackles!

Adline shifts her weight, trembling slightly.

Tayre looks thoughtfully at Ritzu.

Nilandia asks, "Are we going to continue listening to this absurdity?" (incredulously)

Aessa asks, "What's happened?" (worriedly, to Adline)

Ichiko says, "There is no cure here, only pain and suffering."

Shonison says, "I think I will pass."

Adline says, "Later." (weakly, to Aessa)

Velvette says, "Lead out I will not."

Lulz gazes with interest at Nilandia.

Ausek looks over at Nilandia and shakes his head.

Ritzu traces a sign while petitioning the spirits for cognition...
Ritzu gestures.
Ritzu's group is surrounded by swirling black shadows and vanishes!

Shonison says, "It is tempting, I admit."

Urgoyle says, "Well the commune went unanswered." (softly)

Shakrean asks, "This is a permenant cure? I won't wake up tomorrow too exhausted to heal a scratch?"

Arianiss says, "The commune did not go unanswered."

Arianiss says, "There was NO commune."

Velvette says, "No."

Shakrean says, "Ritzu..."

Velvette says, "It isn't."

You say, "I don't know what to make of any of it."

Nilandia says, "Let us return to the shrine.  There is hope yet."

Tayre says, "He has gone to kill off more people."

Missoni says, "Well, they are all going to die."

Urgoyle asks, "Who did he take with him thiis time?" (softly)

Sapphryn says, "I would rather die than kill others."

Adamina says, "I am not against killing others."

Adamina shrugs.

Shysmile says, "Me either." (softly)

Perigourd nods to Nilandia.

Nilandia nods.

Shonison says, "I would kill whoever needed. But at the same time, I don't think he has an appropriate answer to the problem."

Shakrean says, "If it takes five lives to cure one, does the number of lives lost really matter?  There is a cure."

Urgoyle says, "Which still leaves the question of who went with him." (softly)

You glance at Shakrean.

Missoni says, "Yes, it matters." (flatly)

You say, "It matters."

Perigourd ponders.

Shakrean says, "I can *heal*, though."

Perigourd says, "Bully for you." (to Shakrean)

Urgoyle says, "So we've heard." (softly)

Xiandrena asks, "People are upset because empaths cannot heal, what do you think they'll do if we start killing people?"

Xiandrena smirks.

Shakrean says, "And it's never felt so invigorating."

[Hall of Nature's Balance]
The glacial ice has been carved to form two intersecting circles which overlap at the hallway running southeast and southwest.  The area to the north is lined with silken banners that shimmer as they dance in the slight breezes that constantly circle the room.  To the south, the walls are circled with wooden planters that hold a variety of local plants.  You also see the Lissanne disk, a blue-eyed ginger cat, the Lyllenyn disk, the Phever disk, the Leydia disk, the Radeek disk, the Vaedalis disk, the Svardin disk, the translucent Lalan disk, a vengeful island spirit that is flying around, the Magweyne disk, the Tuio disk, a golden leaf, a rune staff, some ephlox moss, a pale green iceblossom, some pothinir grass, some aloeas stem, some pothinir grass, some torban leaf, some basal moss, a marallis berry, some torban leaf, a tree-shaped green zircon, an oak altar with some stuff on it and a green-white glaes altar with some cothinar flower on it.
Also here: Lissanne, Lady Leydia, Ozan, Phonelius, Celeerial, Tharken, Lord Shonison, Aniara, Adamina, Lord Arianiss, Lady Shysmile, Great Lady Caylen, Sereh, Magweyne, Alifair, Ilera, Velvette, Adline, Aessa, Caellia, High Lord Radeek, Finnerin, High Lady Sapphryn, Lalan, Vaedalis, Tuio, Sithes, Lady Lyllenyn, Aize, Vindicate, Lady Luen, Zieyar, Ichiko, Aneris, Tayre, Great Lady Phever, Nilandia, Aihan, Aevryl, Fehala, Gwynt
Obvious exits: southeast, southwest

Adamina says, "Look, we are accomplishing NOTHING."

Caylen reaches out and touches an oak altar.

Nilandia asks, "We cannot beg commune, but can we begin a ritual, at least?" (in Sylvankind, to Fehala)

You nod to Adamina.

Adamina says, "So if no one has a better idea."

Aessa says, "But, we need a place where our feet touch the soil."

Adamina says, "I wma gonna go join Ritzu."

Arianiss growls at Adamina.

Aize says, "If you have no faith then leave." (in Elven, to Adamina)

Adline glances at Adamina.

Shonison asks, "Has anyone thought to maybe seek out a guild master?"

Velvette says, "Too late Adamina."

Tayre waves to Adamina.

Adamina says, "Least hes doing something about it."

Sapphryn waves to Adamina.

Luen exclaims, "Then go!"

Aevryl gazes at Shonison.

Aessa says, "We need a garden...a place Kuon has blessed."

You say, "Well, I don't think we are any closer to an answer than we were before."

Shonison says, "Just a thought."

Adamina asks, "Well are we gonna actually do something?"

You sigh.

Shonison shrugs.

Fehala says, "I agree with her--" (softly, in Sylvankind, to Nilandia)

Aize says, "May the rest of your days be stricken with unrelenting agony." (in Elven, to Adamina)

Adamina says, "Other than complain."

Fehala nods to Aessa.

Velvette says, "No Isci I don't think we are."

Nilandia ponders.

Velvette's body begins to tremble, then convulses.

Velvette says, "And it is cold here."

The voice of Darkyflame asks, "Did you try to commune Fehala?"

Aessa says, "If I were going to commune with my lady I'd do it in a garden."

Velvette asks, "Dang how how do guys handle the cold?"

Velvette shivers.

Nilandia says, "It might be all we have." (in Sylvankind, to Fehala)

Fehala says, "-- And, I think too many with doubt harbored linger on.  You need faith and belief for any ritual to work; not cancerous thoughts that will infect others like this blight." (in Sylvankind, to Nilandia)

You say, "One grows accustomed."

Velvette says, "I'm surprised anyone can."

You smile at Velvette.

Ichiko asks, "The garden of Voln, perhaps?"

Velvette says, "I must go."

Luen says, "Soil beneath our feet."

Velvette sighs.

Velvette hugs Nilandia.

Nilandia says, "The journey would purify the group, then." (in Sylvankind)

You say, "It is a pretty garden, the one in the Voln courtyard."

Velvette says, "I must go."

Ichiko nods to you.

Svardin asks, "Gardens?"

Aessa asks, "Here?"

Velvette says, "I will remain on this side of the Spine."

Sereh says, "I am going to return to My Lady's temple and pray. She gave Kuon immortality, perhaps she will convey our need to him, if we show our faith."

Svardin says, "Da Abbey of Hope has several."

Nilandia says, "There is a statue set up in the garden of Hearthstone."

Velvette says, "Let me know if there is anything I can do to help."

Radeek says, "If ya want a answer why not ask questions where ya got yer answers a'fore?  Worked one'd, might work ag'in."

Sapphryn hugs Velvette.

Ozan nods to Svardin.

Adline mumbles, "I want to go home." (quietly)

Nilandia says, "A place consecrated to Kuon."

Luen nods to Nilandia.

Tayre nods to Nilandia.

Aihan glances at Radeek.

You say, "Well, that is not a trip for me this night."

Nilandia says, "We may try there."

Aessa asks, "Isn't there one in River's Rest?"

Svardin says, "No tellin who da patron of da Abbey was."

You sigh.

Tayre says, "I explored it myself today, but perahps someone else will see something I missed."

Fehala says, "I think you might be right.  There is a wilted bush of thorns that could use a touch." (haltingly)

High Lord Svardin just arrived.

The voice of Darkyflame says, "Did we try communing here? We dont all speak sylvan."

Tayre says, "They attempted prayers, yes."

Arianiss says, "No clerics are available for a commune."

Nilandia nods.

Arianiss says, "Fehala and I are too tired, and Leydia was unsuccessful."

Leydia sighs.

Leydia nods.

Nilandia says, "We will journey to the Landing to visit the statue of Kuon in Hearthstone.  Prepare yourselves."

You say, "Then I leave you for tonight."

You bow.

Shakrean asks, "Why travel so far?"

Shakrean says, "I can heal.  The answer is here."

Zieyar agrees with Shakrean.

You kiss Arianiss tenderly on the cheek.

You say, "Journey safely." (to Arianiss)