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cbnicholson

Daniel gives Lana a wry look,
« Reply #20 on: October 30, 2016, 01:34:47 pm »

Daniel gives Lana a wry look, "Yes, dear, but we will be watched that entire week.  Hardly much fun in that, eh? " He coughs and then considers seriously for a time.  "Your mother, Ferrit, would be the one to contact I should think.  She is, after all, in the words of my father, the one to light a fire under arses.  What message do you think we should send?"

 

"Give a man a mask and he will show you his true face." 

Oscar Wilde
 

Serissa

"Hmm," Lana says.  "Something
« Reply #21 on: October 30, 2016, 02:31:44 pm »

"Hmm," Lana says.  "Something like...Many are dying of this plague, and more are being infected every day.  Please promise this messenger that the Angels will help get supplies for healing the plague and for taking care of victims.

"Is there something useful we could ask them to send now as proof of intent?  Maybe some healing potions?  Blankets and food are too bulky to let the messenger travel quickly."

 

Rowana

The priest shakes his head
« Reply #22 on: October 30, 2016, 09:07:02 pm »

The priest shakes his head slowly. "I cannot answer that as I do not know. If I find out before your messenger departs, I will pass it along."

 

cbnicholson

"I should think Ferrit's word
« Reply #23 on: October 31, 2016, 02:28:00 pm »

"I should think Ferrit's word would be enough.  Potions and the like may be premature, unless I am reading our friend here very wrongly, thereare some other items he is more interested in is my guess.  Perhaps a letter of credit would be a better fit?"  Daniel turns to the other priest, "I think we are agreed on the observation, and the sooner your messenger can get word to the Angels Guild, the sooner they and ourselves can get to work, sir. "

"Give a man a mask and he will show you his true face." 

Oscar Wilde
 

Rowana

"Please remain here," the
« Reply #24 on: November 01, 2016, 11:38:16 am »

"Please remain here," the priest says with a small nod, "I will make the arrangements to begin your observation period." With that, departs from the small area of the meeting near his temporary lodgings. A short time later Lana and Daniel and shown to a tented area near the temporary clinic and asked to remain there for the duration of their observation.

 

Rowana

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« Reply #25 on: November 02, 2016, 11:15:13 pm »



((Assuming neither of them make a break for it and try to escape Bitterridge)) Lana and Daniel are sequestered away in a fairly spartan tent near the clinic, under constant vigil. Most of those whom watch them are occupied with a primary duty in the area, the most common being the washing of supplies. They are brought two meals a day of generally the same things that are provided to the healthier patients.

While the first two days might be seen as something of a break to the pair after the significant amount of work leading up to this point, the sounds and needs outside begin to permeate the tent despite it’s somewhat removed location. Muffled through the walls they hear the priests discussing the growing shortage of hands, the trials of the day or the occasional emotional break down of some of the people working in the presence of the ever dying. Once, there was great celebration a child was born near by, though instantly the medical workers begin discussing how terrible it will be for the child to get infected and trying to dream up ways they could halt any spread to this and other young ones throughout the town.

It isn’t until the fourth day that someone comes by to speak with Daniel and Lana about the lack of messenger. They are told that while a few runners could be found, none could be convinced to leave the side of their loved ones in their moments of need to take this message. The few who might have been swayed to do this task feared members of their family would die before they returned from such a far journey. They are told instead that once they are released from observation, they will need to speak with their people on their own. They are told however, that the temple is sending information soon on the types of ingredients that will be helpful in creating more of the early stage cures.

 

cbnicholson

Daniel, pacing the tent,
« Reply #26 on: November 03, 2016, 12:10:41 pm »

Daniel, pacing the tent, stops and listens occasionally to the outside voices, before resuming his tread.  Upon hearing the news of no messengers, he nods his acceptance and simply asks, "How much longer must we await then?  Lana and I have felt no ill effects that I can sense and are eager to do what we can."

 

"Give a man a mask and he will show you his true face." 

Oscar Wilde
 

Rowana

"You must wait the full term
« Reply #27 on: November 03, 2016, 12:32:00 pm »

"You must wait the full term of your quarantine," the answer comes understandingly, "As terrible as things maybe now, spreading the plague to another place, to friends and loved ones, business partners or anyone else would be a terrible burden, not to mention the effects of what would follow...."

 

Serissa

Unable to do anything else to
« Reply #28 on: November 03, 2016, 12:42:34 pm »

Unable to do anything else to help, Lana sings until her voice begins to fail, then sleeps and sings again.  Her songs are meant to bring some encouragement and strength to those who can hear her, and consolation to Daniel and herself.

 

cbnicholson

"I..understand the
« Reply #29 on: November 03, 2016, 02:45:21 pm »

"I..understand the complications of early departure, yet perhaps there is something we can do whilst trapped here.  Perhaps bandage making or something along those lines?" 

He offers Lana a smile at her songs, occasionally joining her with his amaturish harp plucking to pass the time.  "You know dear, perhaps we could work on some of our combat skills.  That is to say, while I know your worth in a fight, it would not hurt to practice, might even relieve some of the tedium?  We could make a contest of slings or even work on shield skills without risk of injury.  I just feel so useless waiting here.

 

"Give a man a mask and he will show you his true face." 

Oscar Wilde
 

Rowana

Though Daniel's line of
« Reply #30 on: November 09, 2016, 11:13:07 pm »

Though Daniel's line of questioning is certainly appreciated, they are adamant that nothing move in or out of the structure for the time of the quarentine. Food and water are the only exceptions and only due to the necessity.

//As to combat skills, Lana and Daniel find the idea unmanagable in the very limited space provided to them. The tented area only would sleep about 4 people and probably does not allow them enough room to stand full height if either of them is taller than 5'.

 

Rowana

//Meant to ask this earlier,
« Reply #31 on: November 16, 2016, 11:35:35 pm »

//Meant to ask this earlier, sorry for the delay. Would both of you log in to game and roll 3 constitution checks and a will save for me? You're welcome to post here or via PM. Will update when both have done so.

~row

 

Serissa

PM sent
« Reply #32 on: November 17, 2016, 07:56:55 pm »

PM sent

 

cbnicholson

//pm sent
« Reply #33 on: November 18, 2016, 09:11:20 am »

//pm sent

"Give a man a mask and he will show you his true face." 

Oscar Wilde
 

Rowana

During the week long
« Reply #34 on: November 20, 2016, 09:37:03 am »

During the week long isolation the pair, for obvious reasons, seek some solace in each other's company. The stress of it seems to take it's tole on Daniel. Perhaps worrying to some, he begins to fatigue during the latter days. While he pushes through well enough and maintains his morale throughout (in so much as one can being trapped helplessly in a tent waiting to become ill, and listening to the dying around him), the fatigue lingers for some days afterwards.

While Lana does not seem to suffer the same fatigue effects, the suffering around her (and perhaps her own helplessness) seems to take it's toll. Her spirit seems to falter sometime in the midweek and she becomes prone to melancholy periods that linger through for some days.

By the time the pair are released with a clean bill of physical health, their emotional states are identifiably altered by even those who do not know them well. While the first steps out into the rest of the world has some bolstering effect, the effects of the time spent lingers on into the days of their travel.

They are escorted directly out of the city by a couple of Rofirienites who maintain a wide margin for the pair so they can escape the city without further risk (in so much as they can guarantee). They are admonished to escape the area as soon as possible and return with haste. Just before departing the camp, the Aeridinites pass them a small scrap of paper with a list of items on them.

 

 

cbnicholson

Daniel seems to be favoring
« Reply #35 on: November 21, 2016, 08:37:58 am »

Daniel seems to be favoring his right knee again as they make their way with the escort, slowing them both down.  As soon as they are out of earshot of the suffering, he and Lana begin earnest discussions as to the contents of the list given.

"Give a man a mask and he will show you his true face." 

Oscar Wilde
 

Chuckles_McChuck

With enough supplies to last
« Reply #36 on: November 21, 2016, 09:02:57 pm »

With enough supplies to last a couple weeks, the journey to the Dalanthar portal is relatively easy for Lia as she has made the trip many times before.  She pays her due and while in Dalanthar she restocks to cover the rest of her journey to Bitterridge and back, just in case she gets turned around.  She spends the night in Dalanthar for some comfort, food, and wine.  While enjoying the simple pleasures she asks her server if there are any clients within who just came from Bitterridge.  If her server points her to any direction she will ask the individual a few questions, if not her questions will be directed at the server.

“Could yo hinform meh hof Bitterridges current stat?  Hyi’m headin there teh hinvestigate the wastin death hand want teh know what teh hexpect.  Hyi halso have ha list hof names for those who might beh hinvolved, but hit might beh nonsense rumors trickling teh Mistone, hif yeh can help meh hupdate that list has well has the himplications hof their crimes, Hyi would beh grateful.”

When she leaves the next day she sticks closely to the road as she knows how dangerous Dregar can be.  If the journey proves peaceful and she reaches the gates she waits patiently to see how anyone else entering and leaving is treated, and tries to listen in on the conversations if she can.  She also keeps her distance from most people and has a good bit of cloth ready to cover her face with.

 

cbnicholson

As Lia approaches Bitterridge
« Reply #37 on: November 28, 2016, 01:21:42 pm »

As Lia approaches Bitterridge she sees a familiar tallish man of 6'2" dressed in somewhat archiac greyish robes with a darker hood being escorted out of the village by two priests along with a woman in a light blue hood.  The staff the man is using looks familiar as well as it is being used to assist in his walking.  The two  robed escorts pass the couple a scrap of paper with only a few words spoken between the group and then turn heading back into the stricken village.  If she ventures closer, her suspicions of the man's identity are confirmed by the somewhat poor elvish him and the woman are speaking as they discuss the contents of the parchment in quiet tones.  The conversation stops as soon as they notice her and both turn to watch her approach.  The man makes a motion for her to keep her voice down before she can speak.

 

"Give a man a mask and he will show you his true face." 

Oscar Wilde
 

Chuckles_McChuck

As soon as she recognises
« Reply #38 on: December 02, 2016, 06:20:53 pm »

As soon as she recognises him, Lia does approach Daniel.  She eyes the note handed to him briefly with a curious expression on her face.  Smiling she nods to Daniel, “Gohd dah Daniel,” then toward Lana, “Gohd dah miss.  Hyi ham Lia.”

Looking back at Daniel she lowers her tone as she speaks, “Rumors spoke hof Rofirein hinvolvement hin helpin thehse people so Hyi should have hexpected yo teh beh hin one hof the hafflicted towns.  Word has rehched Port Hampstead now hof the hissues.  Hare yo hehr with the clergeh hor hare yo hehr representin somethin helse?”

She waits patiently for both their answers then adds when she has room to speak again, “Hyi’ve personally come teh seh the situation for mehself then determine what role Hyi will treh teh plah hin this.”  She looks past them toward the gate, “Seein hit for mehself should give meh greater hinsentive teh treh hand help, but hit might beh behond meh.  Hyi’m not has gohd han halchamist has Hyi was, but mehbeh Hyi will discover something no one helse had.”

“Hyi’ve hasked halot hof questions prior the comin hehr hand while hit might beh just rumor, Hyi have ha list hof nams hof those who might have caused this.  Perhaps weh can trade hinformation.  Hyi would prefer teh get has much hinformation has possible before goin neck dehp hinto the bears maw.”

 

cbnicholson

"Iracce, Lia" Daniel says in
« Reply #39 on: December 03, 2016, 07:52:44 pm »

"Iracce, Lia" Daniel says in quiet subdued tones.  "Apologies for the asking of discretionary tones, but there are those behind us I cannot trust with our real identity." He gestures to the woman at his side, "My wife, Aylana , or Lana as she prefers to be addressed.  Aye, we have just come from Bitterridge and if I may offer counsel - If I were you, unless you wish to become trapped there, I would not enter." He waits several moments, as if waiting for either of them to offer more words.

 

"Give a man a mask and he will show you his true face." 

Oscar Wilde