Arthasis focused his gaze on Cora as she walked through the door. This whole situation made less sense by the minute. Wasn't she supposed to be a prisoner of the priest's daughter? "Can you explain all of this woman?", he asked Cora while he looked for some visual clues that would help him to uncover what happened to her. Something very strange was unfolding here. Perception with Guidance 8

The archpreist slammed his fist down. His mood was growing darker. I have invited you here as my Guests, fed you, and kept you from harm. We were in the middle of discussing something of import.. I.. realize this must be some sort of touching reunion and all.. but it can wait until our business is finished..... 

the other kou-toan servants and preists all stopped whatever they had been doing, and ones in other rooms came out, though they couldn't understand what their archpreist was saying, they could tell by his tone of voice he was becoming angered. Is it not proper ettikwet to abide by your host as much as he does you? I will give you all time to meet up later, I had already promised you till the morrow.. is that not enough time?

Shuushar sighed, the first true sign of emotion he'd ever shown, speaking then to his companions from the cell I realize he is brusque... but he is right. It is rude after accepting such things, to then ignore your host who provided them. I would council we finish here, and then you may all retire or chat amongst yourselves.

"Many pardons your worship. The meal was indeed fantastic and nourishing not just to our bodies but to our soul as well. Please forgive us, these companions of ours have been through a lot and we only wish to ensure their well being," Evrik ends with a slight bow toward the archpriest.

Then looking at Cade again he whispers ever so quietly to Cade and Crispy, "I will attend to any wounds as soon as possible."

Crispy smiled and pat Evrik on the shoulder. Which reminded her, hers still hurt, and was swollen. She sat down and waited for everyone to be dismissed so they could tackle a few things: getting everyone updated, and getting the Hells out of here.

Chubby to the kingpin: "I volunteer.  I'll be your 'captive'.  I'm strong enough, I'm dumb enough, and gosh darn it, people like me."  He's still grinning ear to ear, happy to see Crispy still alive.  "Besides, Crispy here can easily get me outta trouble, IF trouble 'appens, ain't that right Crispy?"

Crispy was thankful that the only thing she cared about was ok. "Oh of course, you blithering old fool." Then she said, "You're not sad Eldreth didn't make it?"

“Aye, my luv, I am sad. But my heart swells that my crown jewel is still alive!”

"Well, maybe THIS will cheer you up, ya crotchety ancient fart!?" Crispy screams, delighted. "Eldreth get in here, ya stupid wench!"

Crispy's arms wave to the door and Eldreth appears. 

"GOT EEM!" Crispy screams in his face, laughing. "She survived, too. Helped us a lot, I might add." 

Crispy pushed Chubby towards Eldreth, the look on his face was thanks enough. Chubby was the one thing she cared about, and because of the way he treated her, she would do anything to reciprocate - even give her life for him, gladly.

Having had nothing more to contribute, and hearing of Eldreth's demise, Cade had well since clammed up before the Archpriest call to order. And since then had been rubbing at his chest, looking miserable over the news. If he heard Evrik at all, it doesn't show on his face. He doesn't brighten up considerably once the farce is over, though made a point of preparing himself (Dodge) in case she too went mad and tried to strangle him. So to say that he was both thrill and on quietly on edge is an understatement. But he did spare the Archpriest at least the occasional glance to be sure he didn't look ready to blow again.

ELdreth literally jumped at chubby, though she wavered a bit when she saw the pockmarks and yellowed darkened skin, and after a moments hesitation, embraced him anyway, tonguekissing Chubby. Making sure to rub her breasts against his. But having heard what the archpreist said, would keep it ultimately breif, knowing if thye pushed too hard on what appeared to be a relatively 'sane' kou toa, she didn't want to provoke him if she could help it.

The archpreist firmly shaking his head 'no' at chubby's offer. 

Ahh.. It must be all of you. The more of you there are, the more likely she is to accept the offer. And I cannot afford to put too little bait on the hook or else I might not land the catch.. hopefully you can infer my meaning. Shuushar nodding, that made sense. As I said you will not be alone, the entire force of the seamother will be behind you, once we're ready to kill my daughter, we will leave you unbound enough that you can break free of your bonds, but bound enough that it's not obvious you aren't truly bound. And you will have the rest of the day today to shop within our half of the city. Now.. make your decision.

Evrik listened carefully to the archpreist. Though he did not know the kou-toan, he attempted to read his movements and body language to see if he could trust that they would be bound loosely and allowed to escape their bonds. He makes the mark of his patron and says a quiet prayer for Guidance as he interprets all he sees and hears. (Insight: 14)

Crispy was caught up to the situation while stuffing her face full of food.

"I'm in. You better not be lying, Chicken of the Sea." she said, glaring. "I don't like to be tricked. And you like living."

Cade grimaces at the concept of being bait. But after catching-up on the terms of the plan, and once it becomes clear most if not everyone wanted to continue aiding Shuushar and the Archpriest on their mission, he nods his grudging acceptance to the plan. But all throughout the meal he kept a wary eye on Shuushar and Arthasis the whole time... and just as pointedly ignores Eldreth and Chubby's go-go at each other. 

The noises alone were enough to get him twitching and scratching at invisible itches. 

"Sure, as long as the reward is worth it, I'll kill your daughter and everyone else you want me too. But make it worth my while.", Arthasis said causally. "But before we move ahead I'd like to rest. The last few hours were quite draining.", the Warlock added, while the blood slowly dried around his golden eye.

The Archpreist took a look at you, balking at you for a moment, as he suddenly felt the power emanating from you when he had not before. He could also tell you were wounded now, and began an incantation. Power thrummed, and his hovel shook with power as he cast Mass Heal. Raw, unadulterated healing rang out, curing your diseases, fixing your hearing or eyesight, restoring all your health, as well as the health of all those within the room.

Truly... you all had never felt better in your entire life. Your body felt hale, and whole. You felt as if you were in the prime of your life, and that it would stretch on a bit. You felt so energized, that you all gain a level, and chubby's chubby grows an entire inch longer. Cade felt more confident. Crispy felt intense pleasure. Evrik felt closer to his patron. Immotichey feels a little less embarrassed about his situation, but it doesn't alter how much he wants to go back. Eldreth's beard grows into full bloom. Arthasis would experience just a faint bit more peace in his heart. And one of the priests is literally raptured into heaven before your very eyes.

After a few moments, the glow fades. While you gain no bonus HP your HP is now full, if it was below max.

Then, to Arthasis the preist would say I have shown you a miracle of the Sea Mother. And you will be rewarded. But do not question me on this again. Either you will do it, or you will not. You have until twelve hours from now to decide. Now carouse our shops if you wish, prepare yourselves for tomorrow. You will be helping us greatly, and Kou-Toa are true to their pacts.

Immotichey relaxes as the archpriest's magic washes over him. "Thank you," he says to the kuo-toa with as much gratitude he can muster. "As for shopping, I don't believe we have much in the way of coin to spend. We have just recently freed ourselves from being captives of the dark elves."

(HP roll for new level 5)

(just to clarify i know you have around 300ish gold :P - there was a place in the outpost that held 5000 gold, but eh~)

Crispy had just swallowed a huge gulp of food as the heal spell hit. Immediately, waves of pleasure overtook her, and her hands slammed on the table, her head back and her eyes rolling in her head. She had no idea healing spells could do that - it was intense, it felt amazing, she wanted more. She moaned a little loudly and her hands balled up into fists as waves of orgasmic pleasure made her shiver, and she fell over out of her chair almost screaming in delight. On the floor, a couple of twitches more and she didn't move.

She slowly, eventually, got up and looked at the Archpriest. "Could you do that agai- GHAA!" She startled suddenly, Eldreth had a huge beard now. Thrown off, she noticed her shoulder no longer hurt - twisting and stretching it. She smiled. What a relief.

Cade eyes widen, and he felt more than just confident. Now as he looked at the others and the world around him, the brief window in which time seemed less random, and more... focused somehow. Every little twitch, mutter, and subtle gesture -- he felt he would miss next to nothing so long as he saw it. He felt more... Observant. Unfortunately, this also meant it was that much harder to tune out Crispy's blush worthy reaction to the spell, or seeing one of the priest literally disappear into the ceiling in a veil of light. 

"You have mines as well, Archprie-- Ya know, I actually didn't get yer name. But ya have my thanks, all the same. But like the lizard... like Immotich said though. As far as I know at least we don't have much in the way of coin. 'less the rest of ya managed to luck out on that on some point and would be willing to spot me a bit fer some armor and shield?" He asks, turning to the others. 

(Hp for the new level: 8)

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