Necromancer's Delusion-Homebrew

@Jinara- Roll a final Persuasion Check!

Final Persuasion Check = 18 

(Pins & Needles)

You all watch as the drow exhales deeply, "As have I.  To battle the queen on her own terms in her own lands is suicide.  I will not throw my life away for such vain attempts.  Tell me, if you truly wish to go after  Wymeron, are you willing to cross the planes as he does?  If he is your true target then I will join you.  If you wish to do direct battle with the queen of air and darkness, I accept my fate by your hands."  He attempts to slowly raise himself and is able to do so but just barely.  His leg is still badly broken and the drow can't put any weight on it.  "Not sure how much help I can be like this though." he adds looking down at his leg.

(@Gaelin- your previous medicine check would reveal a compound fracture that will take months to heal outside of a greater restoration or stronger healing spell.)

It is at this moment that Rowan steps forward and adds, "What he says about the queen is true.  Minor gods and dragons are one thing but the armies and abilities at the queen's disposal are far beyond all of our capability."  

(@Jinara- You would know this from your previous studies and text on the feywild.  While not much is known about the land and inhabitants, it is near common knowledge that the feywild are controlled by two opposing queens, one of summer and one of darkness.  Both are on the level of the gods in power and ability, not to mention commanding nearly 70-80% of the fey in the feywilds.  I'm treating your comments as if Jinara would know but is talking the group's abilities up.)

The choice is yours.  Will you accept his terms or kill him? 

Insight check:   27

Gaelin- While guarded, the drow does seem mostly convinced by Jinara's conversation and willing to join your group.  While you wouldn't trust him in your sleep at the moment you can see that he is definitely behind your cause.  The concept of peace seems somewhat difficult for him to grasp and you see the visible struggle occurring in his mind between opposing emotions.  You assume it will take time and encouragement, but one day this drow could settle into a peaceful life.  If the seed is nourished...

Insight check as well.  14

Aryn is at the ready with an arrow drawn.

( oh man this is so good!!! Xtra you hooked me like a fish with that backstory and I didn't see it coming!)

(I'll take that as you'll keep him?)

(I'm waiting for mucor and torq to have an opportunity since I assume all their insight checks would happen at about the same time.)

Torq decided to stand back and watch his allies and rather than the drow, though he would occasionally glance.  He had once been blood thirsty against an entire race, who were mind controlled.  Perhaps this lone elf was in a similar situation or perhaps he was just following orders.  Who was he to judge.  There were times where he followed orders that were questionable ethically and wasn't he as openly welcomed into this group of unlikely heroes.  How could he not share the same compassion that was given to him...still... he wouldn't let his guard down around him until he had proven himself, but if there was one thing he learned from this group, it was that sometimes people deserve a second chance.

Mucor would watch the scene unfold...

insight 19

Aryn- He looks like he's in pain.

Mucor- You find it hard to distinguish if he's in pain or actually upset by his past and current circumstance but reason that he is willing to turn over a new leaf.

Jinara- Choice is yours

Jinara pauses for a brief moment before reaching down, grabbing the drow's shoulder and casting Cure Wounds (1st level for 8) as a sign that his life will be spared this day, but keeps his broken leg. "Rowan, mind if we have an extra guest for the evening?" He turns back to the drow and asks "what is your name?"

"Kelgos" the drow says shakily.  The arcane barrier shimmers and vibrates for a half second then disappears.  "Come we'll interrogate him further at my house." Rowan says.  "It may be safer at my cave... and much less out of view." Valeera chimes in.  "Agreed. I'll retire to my home for a short while to gather some supplies.  I'll meet you all there later." Rowan replies.  Torq and Aryn hoist him up onto Valeera's back and you take off into the air.  After a short journey you enter once again into the large mountain top and make your way to Valeera's den.  The gemstones and precious metals embedded in the walls glisten in the light as you settle yourselves from a long day of battle.  Kelgos once again looks pale despite his dark skin and begins to sweat.  You lay him down and he immediately passes out from the pain, his body feeling hot to the touch as fever rushes over his body.  

Aryn- You too begin to feel a pulsating pain in your head and turn pale but are able to maintain consciousness.  You assume the cursed bite from the werewolf is starting to take full effect.  Your stomach lurches and you fight the urge to vomit.  Make a DC13 constitution saving throw or you spew.

(Jinara- added Kelgos to the extras of your character sheet.  He will function similar to Valeera for Gaelin or the twins for Torq. You can choose to control  and roll dice for their actions in combat as well as influence the direction of their character arc.)

Con save:  13

Aryn vomits up the tea and some bile from her empty stomach.  Flecks of blood are parsed in from the large amount of damage her body has taken.  She'll walk somewhat woozy towards Mucor and reach for his shoulder collapsing into his arms.

Gaelin rushes to Kelgos' body, examines his leg, attempts to set it and casts Greater Restoration on him. 

Medicine:  25

He'll then turn to Aryn and Mucor and say, "Mucor, she was bitten by the werewolves back at the bridge.  Do you have any restorative magic you can use to remove the curse?"

(OOC: I was bitten and cursed as well wasnt' i?)
"I don't think I can fix a curse" Mucor would reply. "I can regenerate broken and missing parts but I don't think I can fix a curse."

Upon hearing Gaelin's request, Jinara says "Gaelin & Mucor, move closer." (Once they are within 15 ft) Jinara will take a long blink before a bright flash emits from them. Jinara will cast Arcane Brilliance and will say "This should help you gain restorative magic for Aryn"

(All of you were bitten at one point during the battle of the bridge but only Aryn failed the save.)

A sickening crack escapes from Kelgos' leg as Gaelin sets it in place.  Kelgos, still unconscious, shudder from the pain and goes limp.  Gaelin carefully places his hand over Kelgos' thigh and begins to cast.  White arcane energy coaleses around his fingers and hand.  The energy flashes and a small wave of energy flows over kelgos' leg.  You see the wounds from the arrows begin to close and turn pink.  The bulging dark veins in his leg seem to dissipate and the color returns to Kelgos' skin.  He remains unconscious but his breathing steadies and his leg appears to be fully healed.

Aryn, eyes open but in a daze is held in Mucor's arms.  The two elves brought together by fate look at one another.  Mucor momentary smile at this gesture of trust fades as he realizes he is unable to help.  Jinara quickly steps in and begins to cast his own spell while Gaelin and Mucor stand side by side looking down at Aryn who also begins to sweat.  A blue aura starts to glow around Jinara then pulse.  As it pulses the air around him becomes shaded in energy until it touches encapsulates Gaelin and Mucor, causing them to now glow and pulsate with the same energy.  Three pulses go by then a bright flash of energy causes you all to squint.  Gaelin, Mucor and Jinara, you feel your own magical energy somewhat renewed and sense that your limits have been extended slightly.  (You each gain up to 5 levels of spell slots back. ex: you regain a 5th level slot, or a 2nd and 3rd level... etc)

(Sweet save Jinara!)

Gaelin will reach over and cast Greater Restoration on Aryn while Mucor holds her.  "Thanks guys."