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Wed 9th Sep 2020 04:24

Faith in Friends

by Nepheri

We spent the night amongst a few abandoned building hat might be haunted. I wish I had the time to investigate further, but I understand that we have to move on, and I have to be content with just observing what I can. Ellywick could sense undead presence within a mile, but I didn't see anything in the places we checked. The only thing around was the spiders decorating the abandoned inn and the rats who used it for shelter before us. Which also marked the first time I was grateful Lavia was in her lyre. I'm afraid she might have taken her axe to the walls. Or refused to go near the building. In fact, I might neglect to tell her about that detail when singing to her.
 
It seems Ellywick and Dworik have discovered a new trick with their magic to help make food more pleasant and keep clothes nice and cosy, which is very much appreciated. Starting to feel like I could kill for a cup of coffee, however. I even dreamt about the smell as I woke up in the morning.
 
We kept watch during the night, in case any undead would show up, which led to Dworik pointing out a few uncomfortable truths. I've been so focused on unreachable redemption that it seems I haven't paid attention to the needs of those I care about. Especially since I try to use Lavia as a guide to help me understand what good is anyway. She would want to help those in need and wouldn't back away from a fight, and I want to make her proud. I'm ashamed to say Dworik is probably right — I haven't listened to him and the others the way I should. They deserve better from me, and I hope I can repay them. I'm sorry. He's a good friend, and I never want him to feel like I don't care about him. The Raven Queen asked me if I thought he should be brought back when his soul left his body the second time. I told her I didn't believe his full destiny was fulfilled. It seems part of it is to help me see what's needed at the moment.
 
I should ask Lavia what her history with Dworik is. He made sure to point out that they hadn't been involved romantically or physically, which didn't really bother me anyway, but now I'm curious. I don't know nearly as much about her as I'd like to.
 
Also: Emon. We're finally here, and the city is much bigger than I expected. It's hard to tell, but it might even be more impressive than Waterdeep! Outside is a large scar in the landscape, with embers and even fire burning along it. According to Ellywick, it's the remnant of a dragon attack decades ago. The city itself is strange. I'm used to big cities, but everything here is just a little bit different. The wind carries accents that had unfamiliar notes, the clothes follow unknown fashions, the sounds reflect foreign accents and beings. I don't think I've felt so far away from home since we first arrived in this world.

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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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