JudyMacs Curse of Strahd

Alerya

She stands patiently with the sack of bones contemplating wether the birds on the roof are the same type or just random song birds with different colors. What a nice day even if it's a little cloudy.

Lorelei Dawnwarden

"So what exactly were you hoping the bones would do? Protect Nadya and this house?" The young blonde priestess asks Milivoj and Artur.

Alerya catches voices not far away, she doesn't hear what is being said but can definitely hear the cadence of Lorelei and Illmirth. She also hears the high pitched voice of a boy, Milivoj perhaps?

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Artur shuffles his feet then looks Lorelei in the eye. We thought the bones would hallow the ground here so Henrik couldn't come. It was my idea, Milivoj just helped. He's seen Nadya gradually give in to the Vampires wiles, and wanted to help. Not like Lucien who refused us aid.

Illmirth

The bard glances to Artur, taking his eyes off of Milivoj for a moment, weighing his words to determine if he withheld any information or "bent" the truth.

***OoC:  Insight 7***  ***Would Illmirth know the relevance of the vampire's shape shifting ability?***

Returning his attention to Milivoj, the bard's face softened.  "Often we do what we must to protect those we care for.  It saddens me to hear that Father Lucien does not allow all to be laid to rest in hallowed soil.  Perhaps there is some sort of misunderstanding."  He glances to Lorelei, hoping that her knowledge of the Morning Lord's doctrine may help to clear up the situation with Lucien and the church's policies on followers of other faiths. 

Crisaryn Melkial

Crisaryn looks from Artur to the boy then back to Artur again. "Lucien really wouldn't help you?" She is a bit troubled by that, but she wasn't exactly sure what to make of the situation. 'Is Lucien shirking in his responsibility? Or does he have just reason for withholding his aid that we do not know?'  she wonders. Illmirth mentions 'misunderstand'.  She hopes that's the case. 

She isn't sure she's the one to figure this all out though, and she continues to wonder about Alerya. "Let me see where Alerya has gotten to. I'll be back," she says as she slips back outside. She starts to look around the outside of the building until she locates the woman.  

Lorelei Dawnwarden

"I see, well I think I should return to the chapel and speak to father Lucien about all this. Just make certain the sacred bones are kept safe." The young blonde priestess says with a concerned look. "I will return before nightfall to be ready to face your tormentor and give both you and him peace."

Alerya

She sees her companion and is relieved. How long were they going to spend looking for that boy? She hopes he wasn't in too much trouble. Children can be rascals at times.

"Hey Crisaryn, look what I found!" she calls while holding up the sack.

Crisaryn Melkial

"There you are!" Crisaryn says when she see Alerya. She heads over towards her. "Are those the bones we were looking for? Milivoj evidently took then for Artur." She does look curiously at the bag too see if she can make out what it is before looking to Alerya to confirm. 

Milivoj

His face crumples up and tears fall from his eyes. I didn't think that Lucien would notice, not just for a day or two. She needed help. He looks Illmirth in the eye, and Illmirth asseses that Milivoj had not acted out of ill intent. He seems genuinely attached to Artur and Nadya.

Illmirth

He remembers shape changing vampires from some myths and legends, more to the point ballads. It will be difficult to stop someone entering the house in their changed form.

Artur

Artur replied to Crisaryns question. No Lucien has the churchyard within the wall, outside the wall is a small area hallowed by the Raven Queen, Ravenkind use it, then further away are the graves of other gods. Last year the ghoul problem came from the unhallowed graves there. Henrik was buried there.

He then gazed at Lorelei, we buried the bones in different parts of the garden and house, the skull is under Nadyas bed. Just seemed like old bones to me, not even a tingle off of them.

Illmirth

"Be at peace, Millivoj.  We need to collect all of the, uh, remains first.  Lorelie will ensure their safe return.  As for this evening...  I propose that we use our daylight hours to prepare.  Let's gather up every vial of holy water that we can, find some pointy sticks, and prepare the house as best we can.  Artur, make sure the garlic and holy symbols are still hung up, wouldn't want to raise any suspicion when Henrik returns.  What else can we do to make ready?"

Lorelei Dawnwarden

"I admit I do not know anything of any powers the sacred bones might possess, but as it is, we want Henrik to come tonight so I suggest you gather up the bones again." The young blonde priestess tells Artur. "Is it possible that Henrik still rests in his coffin where he was buried during the days?" She asks.

Artur

 No you can't take the bones, not yet, they are all that stands between my wife and Henrik. Let him come tonight and be caught by the hallowed bones of Andurel, they will make it easier for you to fight him. I suggest putting all of them around her room. You suggest finding him in his coffin, that might work, but I doubt he rests there, by now he would be safely in the castle. He was buried in the unhallowed ground, we don't have a cleric of Selune here to sanctify it.

Milivoj

Are you sure that we can protect her? I'll help you gather holy water and I can make and sharpen stakes for you.

Illmirth

The bard nods at Milivoj, "That would be most helpful, thank you."  When Artur says that they need to keep the bones, Illmirth stops fast.  These were the sacred bones of a saint to Lorelei's deity!  He waited for her to weigh in on this matter, committed to backing her call.

Crisaryn Melkial

"If those are the bones, we probably should let the others know," Crisaryn continues as she talks to Alerya. "And get them back to the church." 

Lorelei Dawnwarden

"As far as I can see, the sacred bones will do more good here than in the chapel this night. Just keep them safe. I will explain the situation to father Lucien." The young blonde priestess says, still ready to head back to church.

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Artur

 He sighs with relief, worried that the young cleric would have taken the bones away before Henrik came. Milivoj go and dig up the bones. put them all together and we'll add the embroidered sack under Nadyas bed with the skull.

Milivoj

Yes Artur. Should we take part in the festival this afternoon? There's a pork roast free to all. I wanted to get some for my family. It's been a long time since we ate meat. This bard says that Mother had some healing, maybe she's actually hungry!

Illmirth

Despite the situation, and impending battle in the evening, the good natured bard couldn't help but smile.  Trapped in a land surround by deadly mist, ruled by a vampyr lord, this boy found joy, real joy, in compassion for another.  He couldn't help but smile.  The shadow of Strahd loomed over this place like a death shroud, but somehow light and love managed to endure. 

Illmirth fished a few gold coins from his pouch, and then put them into Milivoj's hand.  "Whatever her whim, indulge her," the bard says softly.  ***OoC: -10 GP***  "When your tasks are done, go and meet your sisters at the festival.  Remember, you will sharpen some stakes for us, and fetch us what holy water you can.  Be sure to do this an hour before the sun goes down.  You need to be at home when the night comes."

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Lorelei Dawnwarden

"As far as I can see, the sacred bones will do more good here than in the chapel this night. Just keep them safe. I will explain the situation to father Lucien." The young blonde priestess says, still ready to head back to church.

 

 Alerya

"You want me to put them back in the ground?" She's confused.

Crisaryn Melkial

"I would think we would bring the bones back to the church," Crisaryn says. She isn't really aware of what was being said inside. "I take it that means those are the bones in that bag?" she comments to Alerya.

(OOC - I think Crisaryn would follow back to the church. Not sure if we're all together yet, but I guess we can presume folks would let those of us outside know if they are going.) 

Alerya

"Oh yes, this is the bag of bone we were looking for." she nods enthusiastically. She dusts off the bag and slings it over her shoulder.