"We will find a way to help," Triäsa tries to call out reassuringly as the kobold leaves.  Based on what she could glean from the Identify spell, and her knowledge she tries to think of whether there is a way to break the spell.  Could it be a curse?  If so, does that offer a clue to removing it?  Does it seem like a different magic might overcome it (like Remove Curse)?  

While thinking it over she leaves her weapons and lute in the room and prepares to go meet with Ludolf.  Just before leaving the room, she will cast Detect Magic again as a ritual to see if she might pick up anything of interest as she walks about.  She then heads out, changes into the robe, and wanders out to the pool. 

@Triäsa -- You think a spell specifically designed to remove a curse might just work but it would not be straightforward. You detect magic does not find anything more. The servants you pass again radiate a powerful illusion magic and the pool itself is a font of arcane energy. Otherwise you find Ludolf without issue. He looks very peaceful as he lounges comfortably in the water.

It seems like no one is interested in working out. If you all want I am happy to fast forward to a new point in time. Just let me know what you are thinking. You have an appointment with sisters and the barber wants to meet with you afterwards. You can also continue to poke around :) Decisions decisions.

Daventry nods at Pardot, returning the whisper. "Well, wasn't what I intended on doing today, but I 'spose it could be an opportunity. Be quick and quiet with the spell... walk among the spectators, I'll chat with the competitors and this elf as we go along."

She looks at the elf, appreciative, and attempts to get a bit of flattery in. "If that routine's what's got you in that state, how could I not help but strive for it? Just give me a minute, corsets and dresses aren't befitting this."  

She pulls out her bag and retrieves some simple smallclothes, enough to give a bit of modesty and not overheat or restrain her. She ditches her boots, and during her change gives Pardot ample opportunity to cast his spell. She quickly changes, removing the studded leather corset and dress, and readies herself. "Right. I'm up for a challenge. I'm Daventry, and you are?"

Daventry sheds the extra weight and clothing, the elf smiles at your eagerness, "Ah, why I am Azirssa, the youngest of the sisters and part owner of this place of rest and beauty. Now let's see if you can keep up!" She starts calling out a squat cadence, faster and faster. You initially have no trouble keeping up but it gets harder and harder as you go along. At one point your left foot slips out from underneath you. You see Azirssa smile out the corner of her mouth as you almost fall. Remarkably you gather yourself and push through the pain and lactic acid as builds up in your quads.

Finally the elf smiles almost impressed, "Not bad! Let's see if your arms are as strong as that wonderful backside of yours." She raises her right hand and snaps her fingers. The large oak tree next to her springs to life. The branches of the giant tree start swaying violently side to side. "How about a round of Tug 'o War against old Barky here!" The tree lowers a large branch so that it is just eye level with you it pokes you playfully in the chest it then curls up as if it say, C'mon, come and get it.

If you'd like to take on the awakened tree go ahead and make 6 strength checks to start with. Hopefully that's enough to get an outcome :)

As the exercises run through, Daventry tries to get a few words in between breaths.

"A pleasure, Azirssa... haf... You're the first sister... haf... that I've met, I think! haf... unless one of 'em is the one with the dog... haf..."

Daventry breathes deep, and takes a look around. There's likely no way she can beat this thing with pure strength, she's not built like that. But she's occasionally pretty clever... she assesses the situation for any sort of way to gain an upper hand, if she can turn momentum or leverage against the awakened tree's strength.

 Regardless, she wants to keep going, to keep having an opportunity to learn more about this sister.

You grab hold of the branch and plant your feet as a rather large crowd has gathered around to watch the epic battle. Azrissa smiles, "Yes, that is my middle sister and her mutt. Surprised she didn't try to charm you into going home with her. She has a certain way with people." She claps her hands abruptly and you briefly struggle against the tree. Briefly because you are quickly no match for the plant's power. It flings you 10 feet through the air and you crash unceremoniously in the dirt at the foot of the tree. 

Bludgeoning damage to your pride (and HP): 2

Azrissa and the crowd burst out in laughter. "Well I think we have had enough fun for one day. I have a rather intriguing appointment very soon. I think it best I go get ready." She quickly glides from the garden. The tree goes back to sleep as she does.

From the impact gouge in the dirt, Daventry looks up at the sky. Pardot sees a dirty and disheveled Daventry contemplating life decisions.

"Should've... haf... should've taken the other sister up on her offer instead... ow..."

Triäsa laughs as she sets her robe aside and joins Ludolf in the pool.  "Enjoying yourself in here?" she asks with a smile. 

She will come over closer to him and speaks to him in a lowered voice.  "I met a kobolt who was doing repairs for the sisters.  But he said he used to be a drow merchant in Waterdeep.  I tried to identify the magic, but it was not a school of magic I could recognize.  And unfortunately, it was beyond my abiltiy to dispel.   My best guess is that it is a curse of some sort.  I think perhaps a spell designed to remove curses might help - but it might need some help.  I am not sure."  

(I'm good to continue on.  I don't think Triäsa had any more poking around.  We can just presume she gets out and gets dressed before its time to meet the Sisters.) 

Ludolf does his best to remain calm and collected as Triäsa joins him in the pool. "Yes...yes very relaxing in here, no swooning drow to disturb the peace." He says, smiling back at Triäsa as she comes closer. "So who cursed the drow then? Perhaps some annoyed sorceress that he tried to blatantly seduce. A most suitable punishment in that case." Ludolf chuckles to himself.

"It was the Sisters. He didn't go into the whole story. But he evidently works for them here now," Triäsa says. 

"Oh, I see, well I suppose we will be able to find out more about these mysterious sisters soon. Cursing someone like that would seem as a work of a coven of witches." Ludolf says nodding to himself, then leaning back a bit in the pool to relax again. "It's almost a pity this place seems to be runned by a coven of witches, it certainly is relaxing here."

(And yes, move the story along when you feel like it Alsdad. :-)

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From the impact gouge in the dirt, Daventry looks up at the sky. Pardot sees a dirty and disheveled Daventry contemplating life decisions.

"Should've... haf... should've taken the other sister up on her offer instead... ow..."

 Pardot stands back laughing at his friend and says, "You just jumped in before I had a chance to boost you! Ah well. You put on a good show non-the-less. Good attempt!" He then hands her a berry and catching his breath adds, "Should we find the others?"

The four of you finish your tasks and return to Fistandia's room at the Restful Lily the hour of reckoning seems to be upon you as you are expected as guests of the sisters at their tower. I assume you exchange your experiences and make for the tower. Do you take Fistandia with you or leave her behind in her room with Klin?

You walk the pathway around the back of the Temple to the tower. This time you find the door unlocked and it pushes open easily. As Pardot's owl saw you find foyer with a central spiral staircase leading up. The staircase is flanked by two closed doors, each one set in the middle of a stone wall. You are greeted by Seth who smiles and gives a slight bow as he ushers you inside, "Welcome my friends. The Sisters are eager to discuss your friend's problem. Please come they await you in their studio." He opens the door to the left and beckons you to follow him into the room.

Assuming you do so you find a large studio that is illuminated by a magical light. There is an oversized chair, heavy curtains covering the windows, and a large, ornate wooden chest. On the large chair three beautiful elves and a dog crowd together. As you enter they smile and the moon elf addresses you as a group, "Welcome to our home. It is pleasure to meet you all though I believe some of you are already familiar. Seth tells us you have a request, an unusual one that requires the power of the divine? Please, tell us more of this request. Through Sune our power is nearly limitless and many miracles have occurred in these halls." 

Ludolf would have relaxed in the bath a while longer in the lovely company of Triäsa before getting dressed at the changing area, then meeting up with the others at Fistandia's room suggesting Fistanidia would not be brought along for this audience with the sisters as he strongly suspects them to be some sort of coven, asking Klin if he would be so kind as to stay with Fistandia and protect her while the others meet with the sisters.

Ludolf tries his best to act normal as the team is greeted by the beautiful elves, making a polite bow, glancing over at the others before speaking. "Thank you for seeing us. Let me first say that we've found the Restful Lily to be a lovely place so far for resting and recuperating. I'm afraid we're here in another matter entirely. A dear friend that we've brought with us that is now resting in one of your rooms is in need of help to cure her from an ailment so powerful it would likely need a divine blessing to cure her, which we hoped the radiant Sune might provide her with."

Triäsa stays with Ludolf until it's time to go meet the Sisters.  She passes by her room to pick up weapons and lute before meeting the others in Fistandia's room. She agrees with keeping Fistandia where she's at, especially with Klin to watch over her.

To Ludolf's request, Triäsa adds. "I know we are not followers of Sune. But I hope she might share her benevolence with our friend. Perhaps we could perform some service for her in exchange."

Daventry would have taken a quick dip in the bath, to wash away her failures (and scratches and bruises...), ignoring the sizzling sensation of the water on her brands.

Once at the elves, she sizes up the two she's met, sun and wood, and then nods at the moon. "A pleasure to meet you all. I'm still a bit sore from the thrashing your Azirssa gave me on the field." She sizes up the elves. "Sisters in faith, then? I've yet to know your names, besides Azirssa."

The moon elf smiles, "Of course, introductions are in order. I am Morgan the oldest of the sisters. It seems you know Azirssa the middle of our family and then the youngest is Sister Greensong. This is her puppy Morty. I do believe you met the two of them outside the tower earlier." Morgan gets down from the chair and walks among the four of you. "We will have to examine your friend but in Sune's name there is nothing we can not do but Sune's blessing is unfortunately not free."

At this point Sister Greensong speaks, "We do not require money or tribute but perhaps a service in exchange for our blessing as your lovely friend suggested." 

Azirssa finishes the conversation in a strong, firm voice, "There is a shrine to Sune here on the property that has been defiled by a powerful, evil presence. We have sealed it off so the presence could not escape and spread. Destroy it, purify the shrine and we will restore your friend."

"Can you tell us anything more about this evil presence?" Triäsa asks.  "How long has it lingered here?" She then pauses for a moment. "Begging your pardon for this question, but could you not simply call upon Sune to cleanse and purify this shrine? If there is nothing that cannot be done in Sune's name here." 

The sisters all smile at once but Morgan, the elder responds initially. "Yes, natural questions. The first thing we did 10 years ago was imprison the evil there and there it remains." The middle sister continues, "It's a vile creature with an unholy gaze turning any who look upon the beast to stone. We dare not confront this evil directly for should one of us be subjected to this fate and turned to rock the power of this shrine, the miracles we perform would be gone forever." The youngest concludes "It is a risk we can not take. We have sent others to face this beast, none have returned."

While the others talk, Pardot, being the animal lover that he is, calls Morty over and gives him some scratches and love casting speak with animals ((not as ritual, using the spell slot for the sake of time)), using this time of playing with the dog he instead tries to communicate with it in Druidic, making it sound like he's just praising the 'good boy' and instead asking questions. "Morty! Good boy! How do you like the forest here? It's quite nice yeah? I bet Ms. Green is really good and gives you lots of treats! That shrine sounds scary though! What else is scary around here?"