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Fri 3rd Jan 2020 12:11

Relief is one hell of a drug

by Nepheri

The Raven Queen came to me in a dream, telling me that I've done right, but my story isn't finished yet. I'm so grateful I might start crying any second. I did her work. Maybe this is a step on my eternal strive towards redemption? In any case, I awoke with more hope than I've felt since. I don't know when. Of course, this will mean returning focus to my life, but I will allow myself some respite.
 
A quick detour to my temple led to us gaining a diamond worth enough for me to be able to bring someone back from the dead. We could also tell them about the unfortunate innocent killed as part of the fight with Kelara, and they promised to take care of him and anyone he left behind.
 
Of course, some more money after all this wouldn't go amiss, and the others suggested going back to, ugh, "Laurel Mansion" to collect some valuables. Along the way, the conversation as to what will happen to the house itself came up, and I realised that I'm technically the heir we know of. The temple has been the only permanent home I've had for nearly a decade. And this would be quite the home - especially if my compatriots want to live here too. True, our missions might take us other places, but we'd still have somewhere to return to. Thus, once I had the chance to look at enough papers to forge a will for Kelara, I did so - leaving me the property and everything on it.
 
Two servants were around as we arrived: Genua Milton and Simon Milton - the two who had run away while charmed. After Simon had hit me in the head with a rolling pin, we talked calmly and ended up quite amicable. They helped us search the place and, possibly, more importantly, made us tea. And I got to burn the portraits of the former owners. If we manage to get the property and if they want to, I'd be happy to hire them.
 
To wrap up our day we went back to the Splintered Stair to see Syrine about some more Bliss and possible information on Phennyr's uncle. She had both, taking me to à drug den where said uncle was supposed to be. A nicer den than most I've visited and patrons were more happy and chatty than strung out. Of course, that means they're not dealing with reality but instead living a dream that will destroy them. Case in point, a woman there wasn't facing the death of her son. I hope my little conversation with her will lead to her seeking out the Raven Queen.
 
The Firbolg we were looking for was indeed there, ignoring whatever reality he's trying to escape. Something is dying, and it's too late? It took some convincing to let the bouncer, possibly some supernatural such from Dworik, which is new. And some tempting free Bliss made it easier to get the man himself to come with us back to the mansion. I look forward to learning what he has to say.

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  1. Business...
    11th of Uktar, 1489
  2. I'm ready for you, Raven Queen
    2nd Uktar, 1489
  3. You killed my father, now prepare to die
    2nd Uktar, 1489
  4. Dust to Dust
    1st of Uktar, 1489 DR
  5. Redbrands I
  6. Arrival at Phandalin
  7. Daddy Dearest
    1st of Uktar
  8. Day after
    30 Marpenoth, 1489 DR
  9. Lawful Stupid
    29 Marpenoth, 1489 DR
  10. Saving private Rupert
    29 Marpenoth, 1489 DR
  11. Dead to me
    29 Marpenoth, 1489 DR
  12. Close to Harvest
    28 Marpenoth, 1489 DR
  13. Recovery
  14. Insane Plans
  15. By the Book
  16. Dead feelings
  17. Disposed
  18. Dead Necromancers are the Best Necromancers
  19. Catching up
  20. Shipping
  21. Friendly or Not
  22. Unexpected Meetings
  23. Worlds Collide
  24. A very different city
  25. Festive Thornhold
  26. Thank you, my Queen
  27. Friends. Right.
  28. This is awkward....
  29. Landslide
  30. Dangerous Gnoll-age (sorry... the puns are spreading...)
  31. Cenceptions
  32. Seduction
  33. Wave Echo Cave II
  34. Wave Echo Cave
  35. Return to Phandalin
  36. Rest in peace, Declan...
  37. Crisis of Faith
  38. Thundertree II
  39. Thundertree I
  40. Path to Thundertree
  41. Orc hunting
  42. Redbrands III
  43. Redbrands II
  44. Far From Home
    ?? ?? ???
  45. Cold
    Tal'dorei, day 2
  46. Life, interrupted
  47. Hot and Cold
  48. The Dragon's Lair
  49. In the afternoon, we plan!
  50. A Song of Ice and Fire
  51. Celebration
  52. Relief is one hell of a drug
  53. Flight and Flutter
  54. Freedom of Movement
  55. At dusk we... do something?
  56. Pray for a quick end to our deception
  57. Catching up
  58. Fall
  59. Lizards in a hole
  60. Not Today
  61. Released
  62. A broken soul
  63. Skyfall
  64. Acid Falls
  65. Roped in
  66. Faith in Friends
  67. Insight into Emon
  68. A Calling
  69. Hypothetical 1: Healer (Ginny Di video)
  70. Hypothetical 3: Matchmaker (Ginny Di video)
  71. Hypothetical 2: Villain (Ginny Di video)
  72. For my Beating Heart
  73. Hypothetical 4: Prison guard (Ginny Di video)
  74. Hypothetical 5: Bard (Ginny Di video)
  75. Plagued Possibilities
  76. Visits in the Cloudtops

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