A sick elf

Callith · Post by **Callith** » Sat May 03, 2003 2:38 am

An elf with a bandaged neck stumbles into an area of heavy mining activity, he has a fever and sweat runs down his face, looking around widley, at all the people, before stumbiling onwards and collpasing next to the grain mill before he falls into unconsiousness, he manages to let off a word, "Elara......." He doesn't quite finsih before closing his eyes and letting out a long breath, falling deep into unconsiousness. if anyone opens the bandages, they will find diseased bite marks from human teeth.

Burin · Post by **Burin** » Sat May 03, 2003 6:18 am

Randelf looks down at the body of the elf.

"Excuse me..do you happen to know where my shovel might be..?"

Without an answer, Randelf grumbles...

"Sir..? Hello?" Randelf says.

Looking around, Randelf quickly slides the body over a little.

"This is..my mining spot ya know..."

Randelf runs to his depot and grabs a shovel. Soon he continues his work, ingnoring the elf...
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Randelf Ironshield
Owner of the Silverbrand Brewery

Alnerith Dencort · Post by **Alnerith Dencort** » Sat May 03, 2003 8:00 am

noo my sir elf are you ok?? Alnerith stares at the elf
umm wake up? Alnerith casts a healing spell on the fallen elf
*the elf stirs and groans*

Burin · Post by **Burin** » Sat May 03, 2003 8:02 am

Randelf turns around.

"He is fine, I gave him some of my strong beer. He'll be fine."

Randelf whispers...

"I hope..."
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Randelf Ironshield
Owner of the Silverbrand Brewery

Alnerith Dencort · Post by **Alnerith Dencort** » Sat May 03, 2003 8:06 am

alnerith glances up at Randelf noticeing him for the first time
"Beer!?" Alnerith cries
he can't handle beer few elves can i am one of the few who can. Alnerith grins "can i have some"

Cerd Cordall · Post by **Cerd Cordall** » Sat May 03, 2003 4:46 pm

Cerd Cordall runs up to the elf and examines the wounds.

"You two, quit drinking beer and run get a healer for crying out loud!"

Cerd pulls out a potion of healing but cannot get the elf to take it in his unconcious state. It seems all he can do for now is to replace the bloody bandages with fresh, clean ones.

Cerd then stands guard over the fallen elf and scans the area for any sign of the attacker.

Alnerith Dencort · Post by **Alnerith Dencort** » Sun May 04, 2003 3:11 am

well i could cast a healing spell maby that would help him....

alnerith casts a healing spell, the elfs wounds close but the disease won't be cured that easily, the elf sweats and tosses in fever suddenly he opens his eyes and blinks in a dazed stupor......

Cerd Cordall · Post by **Cerd Cordall** » Sun May 04, 2003 4:36 am

>Cerd goes to the river and wets a cloth in the cool water. He brings it to the elf and lays the cloth across his forehead and tries to get him to lay back and rest.<

Looks like those damned mummies. Curse the undead.
But what did he mean when he mentioned Elara before he fell?
He acted like he wanted to say more but could not.

Alnerith Dencort · Post by **Alnerith Dencort** » Sun May 04, 2003 4:39 am

i don't think it was the undead. i think this is the work of some evil mage spreading a new disease to destroy or control someone or something...

Alnerith sings to the elf an elven lulaby

Cerd Cordall · Post by **Cerd Cordall** » Sun May 04, 2003 4:44 am

Yes, those marks do look more like a human bite. But what kind of person would bite another on the neck?

Unless..........heaven forbid a Vampire.

Alnerith Dencort · Post by **Alnerith Dencort** » Sun May 04, 2003 4:51 am

what vampires!? maby you are right... but if they are around how come they haven't attacked any one yet unless they have just come or they were.... conjured......

Cerd Cordall · Post by **Cerd Cordall** » Sun May 04, 2003 5:03 am

We must contact Randelf and the other blacksmiths and have some silver weapons made right away.

I have heard of vampires in my travels to distant countries.

I have never heard of any vampires on this island, but I don't like to take chances.

Can you see if you can find a way to heal this elf's disease? I hope it's not too late. My strength is in my arm, I know nothing of healing, I can only apply a field dressing to stop the bleeding.

>Cerd runs off to find the town blacksmiths<

Alnerith Dencort · Post by **Alnerith Dencort** » Sun May 04, 2003 5:07 am

hmm... he looks fine but his actions are very odd..

Alnerith examines elf and notices large bumps forming around the base of his neck and jumps back suddenly one of the bumps pops and a dribble of blood runs down the elfs body....

what foul disease is this?

Callith · Post by **Callith** » Sun May 04, 2003 5:11 am

((Guys, though I don't mind you controling my char a little, let me decide how the disease affects him ok))

Sweat runs down his brow and his eyes look around rapidly, never focusing on one spot, he coughs up a little blood "....Lith" he says before falling into unconsiousness.

(( I would apprciate a few others joining in aswell))

Alnerith Dencort · Post by **Alnerith Dencort** » Sun May 04, 2003 5:13 am

((ok nevermind the bumps then))

alnerith looks puzzled at the word

lith? do you know what he means by that?

Adano Eles · Post by **Adano Eles** » Sun May 04, 2003 6:28 pm

Something like vampires does not exist. They are legends which derived from stories about certain dark mages, mixed with the fear of the people and eons of spreading them around mouth to ear.
No truely reliable source ever spoke of the deeds of a vampire, in contrary, the only creature we know that was ever supposed to be a vampire was later proved to be some kind of demon parasite.

Adano Eles

Knight of the Grey Rose
Student of the Khana Len; Apprentice of the Great Temple of the Five and Eleven

Cerd Cordall · Post by **Cerd Cordall** » Mon May 05, 2003 2:43 am

>Cerd comes running back just in time to catch the elf's last word.<

Alnerith, put it together. Earlier he said the word Elara and now this.
He has to mean Elaralith. But what does she have to do with this?

>Cerd starts to shake the elf.<

Wake up man. Is Elaralith in danger? Was she with you? Where is she?

Grant Herion · Post by **Grant Herion** » Mon May 05, 2003 3:36 am

Grant walks by the histerical Cerd and says a word of advice
Elara is a goddess. I believe he may be speaking about her.

Cerd Cordall · Post by **Cerd Cordall** » Mon May 05, 2003 3:42 am

When he first said Elara, that's what I thought. Maybe he was calling out to the goddess.
But then he added "lith". He is talking about Elaralith. But what does he mean?
Maybe we should organize a search party and find Elaralith.

Alnerith Dencort · Post by **Alnerith Dencort** » Mon May 05, 2003 4:03 am

are you mad! find a goddess. where would we look in the heavens?

Alnerith looks sadly at the elf

i think we should seek out the long lost clerics and ask them about this, i know we probably won't find them but it's worth a try....

Elaralith · Post by **Elaralith** » Mon May 05, 2003 4:31 am

A portal issuing blinding blue light suddenly opens...and Elaralith steps out glancing swiftly around her.
"What is this...Callith?"
Elaralith lays down her staff and stoops down to inspect Callith's condition with a concerned expression.
"Quit, moping around like lost children, and help me get this elf to a bed!"

Cerd Cordall · Post by **Cerd Cordall** » Mon May 05, 2003 4:46 am

NO...NO...NO
Elaralith is not a goddess! She is a resident of Trollsbane.
We must find her to see if she has suffered the same fate as this elf.

>Cerd turns on his heel only to see Elaralith appear out of nowhere. He shakes his head to relieve the shock. Then he turns to the fallen elf and easily lifts the slender elf in his arms and walks toward the town.<

Alnerith Dencort · Post by **Alnerith Dencort** » Mon May 05, 2003 5:04 am

Alnerith stumbles at the sudden apperence of Elaralith

oh i wasn't aware of that i thought someone said she was a godess...
ok i'll get him to bed immediately. Cerd help me carry him.

Alnerith bends over and grabs the poor elfs feet and picks them up he motions for Cerd to grab the head..

Callith · Post by **Callith** » Tue May 06, 2003 5:15 pm

Callith opens half an eye, and looks at Elaralith as if she is a great distance away, he tries to extend his arm to her, but lacks the strength.
"Vedui' Elaralith, cormamin lindua ele lle, er ner luume'" He whispers out in ancient elvish before colapsing again.

Elaralith · Post by **Elaralith** » Tue May 06, 2003 10:35 pm

Elaralith motions for Callith to save his strength as she sees him trying to speak.
"There will be more than enough time for talk after you are full recovered."
After Callith has been laid on a bed, Elaralith waves the others away.
"Out, all of you. You will do more harm than good all crowding around. If you wish to be of any assistance stand by the door and keep out onlookers. Stand by and be ready to retrieve supplies!"
Elaralith studies Callith and closing her eyes falls into the Healer Trance, trying to find the cause of Callith's weakness...

Cerd Cordall · Post by **Cerd Cordall** » Wed May 07, 2003 4:17 am

>Cerd shrugs his shoulders and heads toward the door mumbling something about his dislike of magic.<

I don't know who or what could have caused that bite. I'll just go scout around and see if I see any strange signs or trails in the direction where the elf came from.

>Cerd retrieves his warhammer and tunes in to his hunter's instincts as he exits the building.<

Alnerith Dencort · Post by **Alnerith Dencort** » Wed May 07, 2003 4:22 am

Alnerith starts to argue but thinks better of it and sits in a chair next to the door watching Elaralith intently

Alnerith Whispers: if you need any help i'll gladly combine my magic with your...

Callith · Post by **Callith** » Thu May 08, 2003 10:43 am

Callith breaths deeply on the bed and opens his eyes once more. He looks at Elaralith, and motions to his neck, he says two words
"North......Zombie......"

Callith · Post by **Callith** » Tue May 13, 2003 1:31 am

(( Elaralith we are waiting for you))

Elaralith · Post by **Elaralith** » Tue May 13, 2003 2:22 am

((Sorry, I was unable to access my computer for a few days due to RL problems))

Elaralith's eyes blink as she comes out of the Healer Trance.
"This is no normal injury...t'is a wound from the cursed blade of a zombie!"
Elaralith motions to the others quickly.
"Quick, get a bowl of water and heat it up quickly! Zombie blades cause their victims to lose strength rapidly and finally reduces them to the state of a wraith...if the substance is not washed out quickly and Callith kept warm all could be lost!"