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Sat 22nd Jun 2019 03:49

Worlds Collide

by Nepheri

The plan for the day was simple enough: find a ride for Fayle to Calimshan, visit Blackstaff Tower so that Phennyr could look for his uncle and Suffrax could do... something. Then onto the autopsy that I wanted to see while Ellywick wrapped up some work, and finally look for Kaia - probably at Castle Waterdeep. Basically, none of these things went as planned.
 
Looking for a ship: it turned out the best candidate had been leased by none other than, Leopold Silverstar, the merchant who had brought Kaia to justice. An unexpected way to have a reason to look into the man. So far so good.
 
Except for the rain. Gods I hate rain. It feels like Umberlee's attempt to drown the land as well as the sea. Maybe it's my infernal heritage making me long for heat and fire instead because I can practically feel the cold dampness steaming from my body as it seeps into everything. Right now, I could deal with just a little bit of hellfire just to not be soaked. Having had enough, I found a small magic shop to purchase some sort of item to keep the water off of me. Unfortunately, the bloody thing is in the form of some ugly glasses. But for now, it's worth it. I'm not sure if the others are more jealous or amused by the ugly trinket.
 
I digress. We found Leopold's store - Leopold's Luscious Luxuries. They were, of course, more than willing to accommodate another passenger on the ship south, provided the captain agrees. Also, they told us they had handed Kaia over to the Watch and she had subsequently ended up in some temple. They didn't know which one, but at least we have some sort of starting point. Ellywick remained mostly silent throughout the conversation. I can understand her not wanting to reveal the familial connection, but I doubt its that bad. For one, her cousin doesn't seem nearly as nice.
 
In general, the morning saw glimpses of the old Ellywick. I hope that's mostly who she is... But we all have our past to carry.
 
The visit to Blackstaff Tower was seemingly mostly a waste of time. Phennyr got a clue as to his missing uncle. Some tavern called the Splintered Stairs or something. I can't say I listened all that much, instead, I was taken in by the magnificence of the place. I knew Fayle would prefer to study here, and frankly, I would be happy to have him here. But I don't have the clout that Suffrax has and feel that I must abide by our wizard's judgement.
 
Now, returning to the university is when things got interesting... First of all, Ellywick was dragged away by the dean, obviously to be told off for her absence. I wish that didn't make me a bit happy, but it made me feel like she isn't as home in this environment as I thought. Ugh, I'm a bad person.
 
Next... The autopsy. I don't think I've ever heard anyone make death sound so boring. I mostly stayed awake in order to prevent Fayle from falling asleep. But then, as professor Susana was finally going to pay the cadaver any attention, it rose as a zombie. Now, I might not be a fancy professor, but undead - that I know how to deal with. Making quick work of the corpse together with Suffrax, I also stabilized and then healed the professor. Who had decided to wake the dead, and why, remains a mystery for now, but suddenly I feel at home. Maybe this way I can make Ellywick not be ashamed of me? She even said that I don't need to uphold a facade. Maybe that means she can see my use as I am. Or maybe she thinks I'm a hopeless case...

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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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