Aftermath and treatment
Subject Aftermath
So he turns to Salix, but asks the question of Kal?
From Karl
Subject Treatment
Unless Kal can do it better, Salix will prepare and administer the belladonna to anyone injured by the beast. (Heal and knowledge skills).
From: Josh
Subject Treatment
It's all yours.
From: Mark
Subject Treatment
Josh
Did you get my e-mails last night? About only those bitten can be infected?
There can be serious side affects if a person takes Belladonna.
I think Kal and Salix should discuss this a bit more.
From: Kevin
Subject Treatment
Harp will indicate to Salix that he was unbitten, only shredded by the things claws.
From: Josh
Subject Treatment
Kal, remembering words of warning, stops Salix before he administers any of the belladonna. "Only the bite of a lycanthrope is contageous, don't administer that to anyone who wasn't bitten. It's fatal otherwise."
From: Jason
Subject Treatment
With the adrenaline from the battle leaving her system, Cai suddenly feels the onset of fatigue, combined with the pain from her wounds, and barely manages to stay on her feet. Wearily she indicates that she was not bitten, and comments "I think that the only one bitten was Alatyr."
From: Karl
Subject Treatment
Salix looks thoughtful. "I'm not sure that matters. Admittedly, my experience with lycanthropes is limited. I've read some about them, but being somewhat outside the realm of nature, per se, I haven't made them a major focus of my studies. I do not know if the disease can be passed by contact with the creature other than by bite."
He looks questioningly at Kal.
From: Randy
Subject Treatment
Ran will just continue to appreciate that he is alive and he will offer thanks. He will accept the offer of the Elf to accompany them, but will make it clear that he is under no obligation to stay.
From: Mark
Subjet: Aftermath
As the party introduces themselves to Kal, Harp makes his way around to the wounded members, bestowing the healing grace of his god. He is able to completely cure Cai(heal 10) and helps Ran some as well.(heal 8). Harp figures it will be several days before the party is at full strength, even with his god's healing prayers. When he is done doing what healing he can, Harp goes to Alatyr's body and he starts saying the Rites of the Dead. Since he and Alatyr followed the same god, he feels it is his duty to do this.
Kal asks if any of the three members who were hurt by the beast remember being bit. ?For the curse is passed by the bite. If you were bit, there may be a way of stopping the cures with some of this herb.? Kal holds out some roots that he had in his backpack. Salix looks at them and his nose wrinkles ?Belladonna? Are you sure? I know of this root and it has some serious side effects. It has been known to leave people weak as babies for days after. It would probably not kill you but would make you wish you were dead.? However it turns out that only Alatyr was bit and everyone breaths a little easier.
Ran fills Kal in on what the party is doing out in the middle of the forest. He tells of Angelwing and Quarion and the wedding. He tells of the Lady Rochelle and how Alatyr had joined the group. He tells of the chase through the Pass and the goblin encampment just ahead. Kal listens, thinking that a brave man fell to the beast he was charged with killing. ?Your quest is a hard one, even more so now that you are short a member. Again I offer my sword and skills in replacement for your lost comrade. Your quest is a noble one and I would be honored if you would let me join.?
Ran looks a little unsure if he wants to take this stranger into the party, but Cai speaks up. ?Ran, from our travels I know that you have spent some time at Elfhome, but you may not have heard of the Bladesingers, for I make it that Kal here is one such.? She looks at Kal knowingly, and he nods in agreement. ?The Bladesingers are dedicated to the defense of the elf kingdom. The mix the martial with the magical. Once they have given their word, it is bond. They can be fearsome in combat. We would be wise to accept Kal's offer if we still plan on rescuing Rochelle.?
Ran thinks for a bit and nods. ?We accept your offer of aid. Welcome to our party.? Introductions are made around. In particular Kal shows respect for Fal. He is a little hesitant when introduced to Harp, but the ? orc is used to that.
Harp then says ?I will prepare Alatyr for burial. I can not do the full rites, but the battle god understands that we are short of time.? With that Harp starts to work. It takes him several hours to dig the grave and prepare the body. It is several hours after midnight when Surin pops in to camp. Even though everyone was on watch, no one saw him appear. Surin is devastated to learn of Alatyr's death. He then fills the party in on what he found.
OODM: Jake I will let you take that part if you want.