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@spool-bearer
Quick guide to my formating:
" " <- direct speech
( ) <- character's thoughts
[ ] <- regular text
{ } <- non-rp jibber-jabber
Characters are color-coded (press the names for the ref sheets and bios):
Ariadna
Tariel
Anyone, who's identity was not revealed yet
Hey Ariadna....you should go see Zainab <u<
[Ariadna wakes up in a cold sweat. She never usually dreams about anything clear enough to be considered a thought, yet these words were as clear as the one written in her books. She tells Tariel that she wants to visit Zainab today. He replies by wishing her good luck, giving her a kiss and flying off to the construction site.]
[Just a few minutes after Ariadna arrives to Zainab's home.]
"Zain! It's me Ariadna! Open up I have to talk to you about something."
{@sheep-of-horn-avenue}
{It appears that someone threw a brick :3. Thank you for not forgetting about me while I am in creative recession. <3}
Eira: Hello Miss Ariadna! -she greeted, she seems a lot more cheerful-
Eira: Mama is at the temple resting if you wanna see her! I think you’ll be excited!
"Hi Eira. That's great, would you like show me the way? If you're not busy here, of course."
[Ariadna gets a bit more anxious. Did her potion do something to her? Did she miscalculate the risks? Did she somehow misjudge her condition? Her thoughts started spiraling but she tried to keep the calm face.]
"Eira? How do you feel by the way? Any lasting tingling sensation? Any colour changes? Any headaches? Slept well?"
*Eira nodded, turning as she led the way. As they transversed to the temple the young dreamer briefly stretched her arms out and wiggled her fingers.*
Eira: Nooothing weird so far! I did had a hard time sleeping but…that’s from something else….
*She stops at the temples door, opening it with a grunt*
Eira: Mama! Ariadna wants to see you! *she shouts as they made their way to the medical area*
*Zainab looked up, a tired yet warm smile on her face as….a ghost baby rested in her arms*
Zainab: Hello Ria! How are you?
[Ariadna was fidgeting with scars on her wrist as she followed Eira. But as soon as she saw Zainab and her baby, she let out a deep sigh.]
"Hi Zain. I think I should be the one asking that."
[She makes her way to her friend and gives the infant in the ghost's hands a quick look-over. It seems. . . fine? For a ghost baby that is. The spider has many question, but her professional side shows first. She looks at Zainab with a serious expression.]
"Do you feel any pain? Exhaustion? Are you thirsty or hungry? Anything out of the ordinary?"
Zainab: *she giggles* Yorabba went to the kitchen go grab me something to eat...I still feel exhausted after Ameena manifested...
*Ameena cooed as she scrunched her tiny body, her big eyes still curious at the world*
"So, Ameena. Beautiful name."
[Ariadna decides to put off the questions for later time and just tend to Zainab for now.]
"Do you need any help getting more comfortable?"
*Zainab hummed in thought, staring down at Ameena for a brief moment, gently rocking her.*
Zainab: Maybe some extra pillows would be nice... Zainab: And some tea-
"Same tea as last time?"
*Zainab gives her a simple nod.*
[Ariadna nods in response]
"Eira, come with me please. I will need an extra pair of hands to carry everything back."
Hey Ariadna....you should go see Zainab <u<
[Ariadna wakes up in a cold sweat. She never usually dreams about anything clear enough to be considered a thought, yet these words were as clear as the one written in her books. She tells Tariel that she wants to visit Zainab today. He replies by wishing her good luck, giving her a kiss and flying off to the construction site.]
[Just a few minutes after Ariadna arrives to Zainab's home.]
"Zain! It's me Ariadna! Open up I have to talk to you about something."
{@sheep-of-horn-avenue}
{It appears that someone threw a brick :3. Thank you for not forgetting about me while I am in creative recession. <3}
Eira: Hello Miss Ariadna! -she greeted, she seems a lot more cheerful-
Eira: Mama is at the temple resting if you wanna see her! I think you’ll be excited!
"Hi Eira. That's great, would you like show me the way? If you're not busy here, of course."
[Ariadna gets a bit more anxious. Did her potion do something to her? Did she miscalculate the risks? Did she somehow misjudge her condition? Her thoughts started spiraling but she tried to keep the calm face.]
"Eira? How do you feel by the way? Any lasting tingling sensation? Any colour changes? Any headaches? Slept well?"
*Eira nodded, turning as she led the way. As they transversed to the temple the young dreamer briefly stretched her arms out and wiggled her fingers.*
Eira: Nooothing weird so far! I did had a hard time sleeping but…that’s from something else….
*She stops at the temples door, opening it with a grunt*
Eira: Mama! Ariadna wants to see you! *she shouts as they made their way to the medical area*
*Zainab looked up, a tired yet warm smile on her face as….a ghost baby rested in her arms*
Zainab: Hello Ria! How are you?
[Ariadna was fidgeting with scars on her wrist as she followed Eira. But as soon as she saw Zainab and her baby, she let out a deep sigh.]
"Hi Zain. I think I should be the one asking that."
[She makes her way to her friend and gives the infant in the ghost's hands a quick look-over. It seems. . . fine? For a ghost baby that is. The spider has many question, but her professional side shows first. She looks at Zainab with a serious expression.]
"Do you feel any pain? Exhaustion? Are you thirsty or hungry? Anything out of the ordinary?"
Zainab: *she giggles* Yorabba went to the kitchen go grab me something to eat...I still feel exhausted after Ameena manifested...
*Ameena cooed as she scrunched her tiny body, her big eyes still curious at the world*
"So, Ameena. Beautiful name."
[Ariadna decides to put off the questions for later time and just tend to Zainab for now.]
"Do you need any help getting more comfortable?"
*Zainab hummed in thought, staring down at Ameena for a brief moment, gently rocking her.*
Zainab: Maybe some extra pillows would be nice... Zainab: And some tea-
"Same tea as last time?"
Tariel, Tiferet has already left Woolhaven for her missionary and is currently within Anchordeep on her search for the remains of Poyel's sister.
Theoretically, what remains of The Old Faith shouldn't have spiritually-damaging weapons unlike the Free Pack. But given that a spy has been captured in town lately, any information we can gather will be a big help.
{I need more context of who is asking Tariel to interrogate a spy to try to seemlessly tie him into the event(s?).}
Hey Ariadna....you should go see Zainab <u<
[Ariadna wakes up in a cold sweat. She never usually dreams about anything clear enough to be considered a thought, yet these words were as clear as the one written in her books. She tells Tariel that she wants to visit Zainab today. He replies by wishing her good luck, giving her a kiss and flying off to the construction site.]
[Just a few minutes after Ariadna arrives to Zainab's home.]
"Zain! It's me Ariadna! Open up I have to talk to you about something."
{@sheep-of-horn-avenue}
{It appears that someone threw a brick :3. Thank you for not forgetting about me while I am in creative recession. <3}
Eira: Hello Miss Ariadna! -she greeted, she seems a lot more cheerful-
Eira: Mama is at the temple resting if you wanna see her! I think you’ll be excited!
"Hi Eira. That's great, would you like show me the way? If you're not busy here, of course."
[Ariadna gets a bit more anxious. Did her potion do something to her? Did she miscalculate the risks? Did she somehow misjudge her condition? Her thoughts started spiraling but she tried to keep the calm face.]
"Eira? How do you feel by the way? Any lasting tingling sensation? Any colour changes? Any headaches? Slept well?"
*Eira nodded, turning as she led the way. As they transversed to the temple the young dreamer briefly stretched her arms out and wiggled her fingers.*
Eira: Nooothing weird so far! I did had a hard time sleeping but…that’s from something else….
*She stops at the temples door, opening it with a grunt*
Eira: Mama! Ariadna wants to see you! *she shouts as they made their way to the medical area*
*Zainab looked up, a tired yet warm smile on her face as….a ghost baby rested in her arms*
Zainab: Hello Ria! How are you?
[Ariadna was fidgeting with scars on her wrist as she followed Eira. But as soon as she saw Zainab and her baby, she let out a deep sigh.]
"Hi Zain. I think I should be the one asking that."
[She makes her way to her friend and gives the infant in the ghost's hands a quick look-over. It seems. . . fine? For a ghost baby that is. The spider has many question, but her professional side shows first. She looks at Zainab with a serious expression.]
"Do you feel any pain? Exhaustion? Are you thirsty or hungry? Anything out of the ordinary?"
Zainab: *she giggles* Yorabba went to the kitchen go grab me something to eat...I still feel exhausted after Ameena manifested...
*Ameena cooed as she scrunched her tiny body, her big eyes still curious at the world*
"So, Ameena. Beautiful name."
[Ariadna decides to put off the questions for later time and just tend to Zainab for now.]
"Do you need any help getting more comfortable?"
Hey Ariadna....you should go see Zainab <u<
[Ariadna wakes up in a cold sweat. She never usually dreams about anything clear enough to be considered a thought, yet these words were as clear as the one written in her books. She tells Tariel that she wants to visit Zainab today. He replies by wishing her good luck, giving her a kiss and flying off to the construction site.]
[Just a few minutes after Ariadna arrives to Zainab's home.]
"Zain! It's me Ariadna! Open up I have to talk to you about something."
{@sheep-of-horn-avenue}
{It appears that someone threw a brick :3. Thank you for not forgetting about me while I am in creative recession. <3}
Eira: Hello Miss Ariadna! -she greeted, she seems a lot more cheerful-
Eira: Mama is at the temple resting if you wanna see her! I think you’ll be excited!
"Hi Eira. That's great, would you like show me the way? If you're not busy here, of course."
[Ariadna gets a bit more anxious. Did her potion do something to her? Did she miscalculate the risks? Did she somehow misjudge her condition? Her thoughts started spiraling but she tried to keep the calm face.]
"Eira? How do you feel by the way? Any lasting tingling sensation? Any colour changes? Any headaches? Slept well?"
*Eira nodded, turning as she led the way. As they transversed to the temple the young dreamer briefly stretched her arms out and wiggled her fingers.*
Eira: Nooothing weird so far! I did had a hard time sleeping but…that’s from something else….
*She stops at the temples door, opening it with a grunt*
Eira: Mama! Ariadna wants to see you! *she shouts as they made their way to the medical area*
*Zainab looked up, a tired yet warm smile on her face as….a ghost baby rested in her arms*
Zainab: Hello Ria! How are you?
[Ariadna was fidgeting with scars on her wrist as she followed Eira. But as soon as she saw Zainab and her baby, she let out a deep sigh.]
"Hi Zain. I think I should be the one asking that."
[She makes her way to her friend and gives the infant in the ghost's hands a quick look-over. It seems. . . fine? For a ghost baby that is. The spider has many question, but her professional side shows first. She looks at Zainab with a serious expression.]
"Do you feel any pain? Exhaustion? Are you thirsty or hungry? Anything out of the ordinary?"
Hey Ariadna....you should go see Zainab <u<
[Ariadna wakes up in a cold sweat. She never usually dreams about anything clear enough to be considered a thought, yet these words were as clear as the one written in her books. She tells Tariel that she wants to visit Zainab today. He replies by wishing her good luck, giving her a kiss and flying off to the construction site.]
[Just a few minutes after Ariadna arrives to Zainab's home.]
"Zain! It's me Ariadna! Open up I have to talk to you about something."
{@sheep-of-horn-avenue}
{It appears that someone threw a brick :3. Thank you for not forgetting about me while I am in creative recession. <3}
Eira: Hello Miss Ariadna! -she greeted, she seems a lot more cheerful-
Eira: Mama is at the temple resting if you wanna see her! I think you’ll be excited!
"Hi Eira. That's great, would you like show me the way? If you're not busy here, of course."
[Ariadna gets a bit more anxious. Did her potion do something to her? Did she miscalculate the risks? Did she somehow misjudge her condition? Her thoughts started spiraling but she tried to keep the calm face.]
"Eira? How do you feel by the way? Any lasting tingling sensation? Any colour changes? Any headaches? Slept well?"
Hey Ariadna....you should go see Zainab <u<
[Ariadna wakes up in a cold sweat. She never usually dreams about anything clear enough to be considered a thought, yet these words were as clear as the one written in her books. She tells Tariel that she wants to visit Zainab today. He replies by wishing her good luck, giving her a kiss and flying off to the construction site.]
[Just a few minutes after Ariadna arrives to Zainab's home.]
"Zain! It's me Ariadna! Open up I have to talk to you about something."
{@sheep-of-horn-avenue}
{It appears that someone threw a brick :3. Thank you for not forgetting about me while I am in creative recession. <3}
[Ariadna was waiting at the south entrance to the village long before the first beams of the sun touched the snow. She could hear the celebration still happening in the village behind her, yet she couldn't make herself join it. She anxiously recounted the contents of her basket for a thousandth time.]
(Sandwiches, salads, kettle, cups with the string, vials with tangibility potion, tea herbs, yarrow, spoons, sugar, salt, plates, water, a couple of slingshots, some targets and a knife.)
[And for a thousandth time everything was in place, but it have done little to subside her anxiety. Only as the dawn arrived did she feel the tension leave her shoulders a little as the sun beams chased away the night.
She still had a couple more hours before Tariel would come back from the construction so she started killing time the only way she knew how. She has set up a trap and was patiently waiting for some unfortunate rodent to get caught in it. Keeping her eyes on the string she did her best to not pay attention to the heightened heartbeat that was not her own. Dozing off and appearing near her again would not be ideal to say the least.
A couple of hours and three rodents later the celebration finally started to quiet down. Tariel came about carrying his axe. He greeted her with a kiss on a cheek.]
"Hi Riri. Did you wait long?"
"Only since the crack of dawn, I couldn't sleep."
[He gave her the look of an older brother, that just caught his sister coming home after sneaking out of the house.]
"I know, I know but I had a reason this time"
"And that would be ¿? "
"That's not something I should gossip about."
"What?"
"You'll understand later, I promise"
". . . I still don't approve of that 2 to 5 sleep schedule. And you promised you'd change it to something healthier."
"I know, but I really couldn't sleep this time."
[He sighs heavily] "Fine. At least let me know next time so that you don't spend the whole night alone, deal?"
"Deal. Have you invited everyone?"
"Yes, Zainab, Koka and their families, Malkuth, Tiferet and Poyel. I didn't get to meet Rami since she was still busy on in the Heart Chamber so I hope Koka told her where we're gathering."
"Good, so now we just have to wait"
[Tariel hummed in agreement and set besides her, letting the spider rest her head on his shoulder. Only thanks to the string were they able to interact with one another outside the village but today might be the day Ariadna finally figures out the ghost tangibility laws and helps their whole village become more functional outside it's borders.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue @the-wayward-flock }
"-ri
Riri"
[Tariel gently shook Ariadna awake. The spider was dozing off while watching the kids play. She, unfortunately, missed the ending and was mildly confused by the large snow pile in the middle of the clearing.]
"I told you should've slept."
"Sorry hun. *yawns* But i think if I did, I would get myself banned from Somnia."
"Wh-.. Doesn't matter. The rest are waiting to start the main event. I have already prepared everything, you just need to explain the plan to them."
"Alright. Thanks for waking me up, hun."
[Ariadna gives Tariel a kiss and makes her way to the picnic area that Tariel prepared. All the food from the basket was placed on the cloth to be able to be reached by anyone, ghost or mortal. And near the basket a couple of vials of her most recent potion were situated]
"Dear guests, I want to thank you all for attending this little event of mine. As you can see, I have prepared several meals for all of you, please choose what you like and pour yourselves some tea. Mortals, you may start eating right away. Ghosts, I ask you for your assistance.
In the last couple of days I have been trying to create a potion that is supposed to make it possible for you to regain your senses. Tariel, please demonstrate."
[After she finishes, Tariel places his axe on the ground and unties the golden string from it. Then takes a sip from the vial handed to him by the spider and his blue colour deepens. After that he picks up the axe from the ground and juggles it with his hand to better show the potency of the effect]
"As you can all see it works great on my husband but I would like for all of you to try it and tell me how you feel. So that I may erradicate any unforseen side effects of the potion."
{If your ghost decides to try the potion, please throw a d20.
20 - your undead regains full senses as if they were in their body again
6-19 - your undead will feel a wave of static travel trough their body as their senses return to them slightly dulled down by 5-12%
2-5 - the senses will be dulled down by 50%
1 - the potion doesn't work and they turn green for a day}
{you can roll, you can pick a number, I'm not your mother ¯\_(ツ)_/¯}
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock }
{I hope I tagged everyone ( 'o_o)}
Zainab: As much as I would love to try, I do not feel well enogh for it...
*Eira reaches over, taking a sip of the vial. She felt a static travel through her body as she felt her body feel slightly dulled.*
Eira: I think it worked???
Asriel: Can I try?
*Asriel takes a sip next, also feeling a static travel down his ghostly figure.*
Asriel: Oh me too!
"Why thank you, Ariadna." *Tiferet takes a sip next, feeling a similar static tingling sensation as Asriel and Eira.* "Ooh... That felt weird."
*Malkuth takes a sip next, but he gets a bad numbing sensation throughout his ghostly body.* "Oh... Oh no... That didn't work at all..."
{ @cold-mother-yngya @spool-bearer @sheep-of-horn-avenue }
(Poyel) A good weird or a bad weird? *They ask as they hold out their hand to Tiferet.
(Koka 19) *She shivers as sensation comes to her, dull, but very much present.* Ooohh, this is so much better!
(Koka's kids 11) (Aza) Woahhh, tingly!
(Keru) it's a weird tingle....I don't know if I like it...
(Chazaq 16) oh wow, this feels... interesting. A good interesting...
(Yorabba 7) I....don't think I like this....
(Temi 19) Hehehe, it's like my body is starting to wake up, but it's not really there!
(Aniel 3) I...think I feel less than I did before.....
(Rami 14 ) This is definitely a weird tingle...
"I think a 'Good' weird." *Tiferet answered, slipping off the loop of golden thread around her finger for a moment before holding the hand Poyel reached out with. While slightly duller in feel compared to having the thread on, she could still feel Poyel's hand quite well.* "My grip doesn't feel solid enough to start woodwork again without the thread but it's something."
"Speak for yourself, Tiferet...!" *Malkuth muttered, still reeling from that numbing sensation.* "Tell me, how long does the dosage last...?" *He asked Tariel.*
( @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
"Hmmmm, the potion was fine-tuned to me so I will have the effect for about half a day. But I think you will last no more than 2-3 hours after the sensations kick in. That, in itself, will take no more than an hour."
[Tariel finished, then picked up a sandwich from the nearest plate]
"Once the numbness subsides we can eat!"
[He tries to count the blessings to uplift Malkuth's mood]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @the-wayward-flock }
"Thank you for this opportunity, Tariel." *Tiferet smiled, bowing her head in prayer to count her blessings before she started to eat.*
"Even if it doesn't work for all of us, It's the thought that counts." *Malkuth takes off his loop of thread then touched the cloth the picnic was set upon. To his hands it didn't feel right because of the potion but he'd have to make do until it wears off*
*Zainab stood as she watched the others take food from the plates, some hesitating as they did so.*
Zainab: Eira, remember to chew your food properly...
Eira: I will mama! Are you okay?
*The healer gave her a small smile. She was joyous in feeling her senses return for a brief moment...but there was also...*
Zainab: I will be in a moment.
Zainab: Be right back...
*She turns, heading straight towards a small area behind a set of tree's away from the picnic area. Some of the others looked on in confusion....until they heard faint hurling noises.*
*Zainab came back in a few moments, wripping away the black substance from her chin with a random cloth as she cleared her throat.*
Zainab: That vial does wonders, I could feel this cloth against my ghostly figure! *she shoved the cloth in her apron pocket.*
Zainab: Do we have anything with mushrooms?
[ @spool-bearer , @cold-mother-yngya ]
"Here, this salad has some, I took out the arugula"
[Ariadna brings a plate to Zainab]
"And after you done, I'll make you some special tea. To think that the you would also be the perfect match. . . Must be fate."
[The spider smiles and hands over the plate with mushrooms, tomatoes and some cauliflower]
"If you want any salt, it's right next to the basket"
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender }
*Tiferet's face lit up with concern as she heard Zainab retching in the thicket, turning to look towards her as she returned*
"Are you sure you're feeling well, Zainab...?" *Tiferet asked once Zainab was given her salad, worried that there may have been some unintended side-effects from Tariel's potion*
*Malkuth meanwhile looked towards Tariel. Between his own numbness and now Zainab being sick, it seemed to him like this potion was a dud.*
{ @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue }
"That's not potion's effect. It made me stiff once after one of the first prototypes. But I never vomited. And, judging from her colour, she got a perfect match.
But then, why did she just hurl then?"
[Tariel stands just as confused as the rest]
"You, on the other hand got a total opposition. The only worse outcome would be you turning green. But don't worry, once the numbness subsides you will regain your senses at about half the strength of that of the living."
{ @the-wayward-flock @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender }
*Zainab was admittedly only partially paying attention as she enjoyed her salad, joyous that her taste buds are back to normal.*
*You know what would be great right now? Mushroom and pepper skewers!*
*Zainab lightly sighed. Maybe she can ask Yorabba to make some when they get to the spot....*
Asriel: Mama are you okay?
Zainab: I'm fine honey. Got alittle sickness thats all...*she places the empty salad bowl down.*
(Yorabba) *Something was very familiar about Zainab's behavior and illness. He couldn't pinpoint what it could be, because the option that kept coming to mind was impossible.*
Honey.... perhaps we can stay another day in Woolhaven, you definitely sick with something and keeping you here is safer than leaving for now. What I want can wait a bit, I'm growing more worried about you....
( @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
*Malkuth watched Zainab as he poured himself some tea; as much as he wanted her to help Yorabba restore his faith, her health came first.*
"You can stay if you want, Zainab, but your wellbeing should be priority." *Malkuth suggested.* "It's not normal for ghosts to develop symptoms of illnesses beyond what may have caused the death of their mortal body. Even if Tariel says it's unrelated to his potion, we can't be sure until you're well again."
*Zainab let out a hum, resting a hand over her lap. Personally, Zainab sees no issues about staying another day - in fact she could argue that this is a good thing, even at the cost of her wellbeing.*
Zainab: I suppose you two are right.... Zainab, smiling gently: If we must stay another day we will!
*Zainab picked up her empty bowl, inching it towards Ariadna with a smile.*
Zainab: May I have seconds?
( @cold-mother-yngya , @spool-bearer )
(Yorabba) Wait, I can get it for you, love.
*Yorabba said as he takes her bowl, kissing her cheek before heading back over to the food to fill the bowl, adding extra mushrooms and peppers for her, before returning to her and handing her the bowl.*
Here you go...
*Zainab gave him a tender smile, resting the bowl in her arms as she used her free hand to pull him closer, giving him a kiss on the tip of his nose.*
Zainab: Thank you Abby~
*Eira stuck out her tongue as she playfully gagged, the grip on her sandwich tightening. Well, at least they get to stay another day, but at what cost? Her mother apparently being unwell*
*Asriel was, of course, oblivious as he carefully ate his sandwich, looking over at their parents with a quizzical look.*
Asriel: Whats going on?
Eira: We're staying in Woolhaven for another day!
Asriel: Why?
Eira: Because mama doesn't feel well
Asriel: Oh....*he murmurs with a sad look*
Eira: I-i think she'll be fine, Eira: (( then it'll mean we'll have to leave.... ))
(Yorabba) Your papa is looking out for her, she'll be fine soon enough.
*He reassured the kids, sticking close to Zainab*
*Malkuth took a sip of his tea, but shuddered as it tasted off in his mouth due to the potion not working well with him. To avoid being rude, he swallowed it down, shuddering in disgust.*
"well if your symptoms worsen while we're out here, Zainab..." *He shook his head, pushing his cup of tea to one side.* "Then get yourself home, for your sake." *He made sure his thread was put back on after taking it off for the potion*
Zainab: *gives him a soft smile.* I apperciate the worry Malkuth...
*Zainab practically glowed as she ate her second helping with gusto, greatful for her senses returning. She gingerly took a napkin, using it to wipe her chin as she settled the once again empty bowl down.*
Zainab: Phew... Zainab: Ariadna, I'm ready for that tea now... Zainab: *thinking* please be fruit flavored because now I'm craving fruit for some reason...
@spool-bearer
"Sure, which one do you want? We got herbal, berry and mint ones. I also can quickly make a different kind of you want something specific."
[The spider hides her notebook back into her pouch as she stands up to go over to the kettle with cups.]
Zainab: Oh! Berry please!
"Sure! Give me a few minutes to boil the water."
[Ariadna puts the kettle onto the fireplace that Tariel prepared beforehand and lit the fire. After the water started boiling she poured the water into a cup and put in a tiny packet with dried berries and herbs.]
"Do you want sugar with that?"
*Zainab nodded, holding up three fingers.*
Asriel: ...*whispering to Eira.* Maybe I can use my blessing to help mama feel better?
*Eira was finishing off her sandwich, chewing very carefully before she swallowed.*
Eira: *whispering back* I don't know...maybe.
[Ariadna adds three teaspoons of sugar and carries the cup over to Zainab]
"Here you go, be careful not to spill it, it's really hot. Once you feel better I want to know all the details about your sudden 'misfortunate illness'."
[The spider winks as she gives the healer her tea. Then pulls out the notebook again and leaves to tend to other ghosts and collect their feedback.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock }
*Zainab gives Ariadna a puzzled look for a moment before she shrugged it off. She gently blows on her tea before taking a small sip, letting out a soft moan as she took in the fruity flavors.*
*She let out a sigh, nestling the cup between her hands as she leaned against Yorabba's shoulders.*
Zainab: How are you doing? Zainab: Are you enjoying the picnic so far?
( @cold-mother-yngya )
"Well, the snowball fight was good fun;" *Malkuth chuckled, looking towards Eira.* "You did well out there, Eira. You probably would've made a great member of Woolhaven's guard, had fate dealt our kind a better hand."
{ @sheep-of-horn-avenue @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya }
*Eira was slowly reaching for another sandwich when Malkuth addressed her, hand hovering over the sandwiches plate before she grabbed one from the side.*
Eira: Thank you Mr. Malkuth. Eira: It was fun having a snowball fight *she says, giving him a meek smile before taking a bite.*
*Eira wasn't really keen on thinking what life would've been like had she was given a chance to live, because ultimately, it reminded her of the night where she witnessed her mother get brutilized by that man with a mace...how she couldn't do anything to stop it.*
*But, with her father attending to start training her soon, perhaps she'll feel better.*
Naomi (she got a 9): *looking over from eating her salad.* Are you ok, Eira?
Eira: ! Oh, I'm fine...*she says, flushing.* just thinking about stuff...
*Naomi smile peeks through her scarf.*
Naomi: You know...since you're leaving soon, Naomi: I wanted to make you a farewell gift..
Eira: *blushing* !? T-that's not necessary I-
*Naomi pulls out a rectangular packaged, wrapped and held together with a cyan ribbon.*
Naomi: You can open it right now if you'd like!
*Eira paused for a moment, her eyes darting towards the other picnic attenders with suspicion (mostly Yorabba and Temi) as she slowly unwrapping the present as she made sure the cost was clear;
it was a red scarf with flower patterns etched near the ends.*
Eira: ... Eira: T-thank you, Naomi, I apperciate it... *she mutters, her cheeks dark as she clenched the scarf close to her chest.* ( @cold-mother-yngya , @spool-bearer , @the-wayward-flock )
*Tiferet smiles as Naomi gives Eira her gift, enjoying their little bonding moment*
"Besides that, unfortunately I think that potion needs work." *Malkuth noted.* "It sent a nasty numbing sensation through my whole body, then after that nothing felt, smelled or tasted right."
{ @spool-bearer }
"Yeah, it seems like the recipe needs to be tailored for each individual to reach full results. Luckily for me, i got the whole range of possible effects already noted. Here, Let me try something for you, since it seems you got the absolute opposition."
[Ariadna flips her notebook a couple pages back, then rummages in her pouch and pulls out a yellow flower. She takes a cup and rips the flower into it, then adds some boiling water in it and fills the rest of the cup with the potion.
After she's done, she lifts the cup to Malkuth.]
"Here, try this now, might not be as perfect as Zainab got it but it should be better."
{ Winter jasmine adds a sweet aftertaste to the potion, roll a d10 and add a 10 to the result for new affects }
{ @the-wayward-flock }
*Malkuth ingests the revised potion and shudders as the tingly feeling goes through his body.* "Ooh, that actually feels much better." *He tells Ariadna.* "Hopefully now that off feeling will go away."
"Yeah, it shouldn't take long. While it's subsiding have some tea, the heat should help it go away faster. If you have any more question, feel free to ask Tariel, he knows about all of the effects firsthand. Meanwhile I will note how the other undead feel."
[Ariadna leaves to tend to other ghosts. She is very exited to collect the data she has at hand.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock}
Zainab: You're excited Ariadna! *she giggles as she takes a sip of her tea.*
"Am I really that easy to read, Zainab~?"
[She giggles]
"The potion is working. AND it can be tailored for each of you! And on top of all you got the perfect match! Which proves my theory that it's a common possibility! I am beyond exited for the experiments to come!"
"And I would like for you to give me all your thoughts regarding the potion. Do not miss any detail, no matter how minute. . . Well. You know the drill."
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
( @spool-bearer @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
(Yorabba) May I have some of that tea as well? It feels.... Like I have nerves vibrating unpleasantly. I'd like to end the feeling quickly as well...
[Ariadna notes something in her notebook then fips it a few pages back.]
"Vibrating you say. . . Are those vibrations erratic or repeating in the same area?"
[While waiting for the ram to answer she invites the ghosts to follow her over to the kettle and places it back on the fire to heat up more water.]
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
*A concerned expression etched across her face, looking over between the two of them.*
Zainab: Is it suppose to do that Ariadna..?
@spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya
"Not really, but it's not an unexpected effect. Nothing dangerous, Tariel had all of them and look at him, Prime and jolly."
[She gestures at Tariel who is currently entertaining himself and anyone watching him by juggling his axe and two apples. Or, rather, trying to.]
"I need to add just a bit of either daisies or forger-me-nots depending on the Yorabba's answer. And, hopefully, that will be enough to achieve the perfect match for him."
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
(Yorabba) It's...tingly? Not actually vibrating? Just...feels like it. Like, when you hit your funny bone. Except, I don't actually have flesh and blood and nerves, and my senses don't.... understand?
*He huffs*
I'm not sure how to describe it well....
( @spool-bearer @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
[Ariadna takes a second to choose her words]
"Alright, do you have this 'feeling' at the same place each time or in a different one each time?"
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
(Yorabba) All over, since drinking the potion.
(Aniel) Do you think it had a negative reaction to your spirit wounds? Like, if it worked fully for you, it would have been very painful to feel...you know, you're missing part of your face...
(Yorabba) *He looked up to see Aniel approaching.*
Maybe?
(Aniel) Ariadna, if you'd like, I'd like to work with you and copy your notes.
( @spool-bearer @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
"Sure, feel free to copy them. Just be careful, some of the recipies are work in progress."
[Ariadna hands over her notepad and starts searching in her pouch]
"So daisies aaand, i better prepare some yarrow paste in the case you actually start feeling your wounds."
[She pours some hot water in the cup, and adds some potion. Ariadna then takes one of the cups and . . .]
"Zainab, I think it would be better if you do that. May you chew the daisies and then spit them in the cup? I did not bring my pestle and mortar"
[She hands Zainab three daisies and smiles awkwardly]
"You know, since he's yours and such."
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
*A soft smile curled on her face as she gingerly takes the daises.*
Zainab: Of course, Zainab: I chewed on some flowers here and there *thinking* especially ones that could POTENTIALLY give you nausea…
*She tosses the flowers into her mouth, chewing vigorously yet slowly, before gently taking the cup and spitting in it before handing it back.*
Zainab: Here you go!
@spool-bearer
"Thanks! Now we mix-mix-mix aaaand"
[The potion changes its colour to sky-blue]
"Ready! Here, drink up while it's hot"
[Ariadna hands the cup to Yorabba]
{Daisies add a cloudy feeling once the potion spreads throughout the body, in case you drink it. Not as a mortal. If you drink it as a mortal you will feel the wrath of gods with your intestines.
If Yorabba drinks it, roll 2d6 and add a +14 to the best result, wife's saliva buff.}
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
(6+14)
(Yorabba) *He drinks the mixture, a cloudy feeling coming over him as he does.* Hmm...
(Aniel) *She nods as Ariadna's warning.* That's fine, I'm just making sure to document everything, and these cures and notes will no doubt be very valuable to future residents.
Zainab: *thinking* Actually now that I think about it, it’s kind of like…a indirect kiss— Zainab, perking up: A-anyway, thank you Ariadna, perhaps Yorabba can start feeling alittle better, Zainab: Just keep that yarrow paste ready—
@spool-bearer
"Sure! Have fun ;)"
[Ariadna hands over a small jar of yarrow paste.]
"Here, have this and tell me if he feels pain."
[She then bids farewell to the two ghosts and walks over to Aniel]
"Hello again Aniel. would you mind giving me company while I tend to the rest of the guests?"
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue @the-wayward-flock}
[Ariadna was waiting at the south entrance to the village long before the first beams of the sun touched the snow. She could hear the celebration still happening in the village behind her, yet she couldn't make herself join it. She anxiously recounted the contents of her basket for a thousandth time.]
(Sandwiches, salads, kettle, cups with the string, vials with tangibility potion, tea herbs, yarrow, spoons, sugar, salt, plates, water, a couple of slingshots, some targets and a knife.)
[And for a thousandth time everything was in place, but it have done little to subside her anxiety. Only as the dawn arrived did she feel the tension leave her shoulders a little as the sun beams chased away the night.
She still had a couple more hours before Tariel would come back from the construction so she started killing time the only way she knew how. She has set up a trap and was patiently waiting for some unfortunate rodent to get caught in it. Keeping her eyes on the string she did her best to not pay attention to the heightened heartbeat that was not her own. Dozing off and appearing near her again would not be ideal to say the least.
A couple of hours and three rodents later the celebration finally started to quiet down. Tariel came about carrying his axe. He greeted her with a kiss on a cheek.]
"Hi Riri. Did you wait long?"
"Only since the crack of dawn, I couldn't sleep."
[He gave her the look of an older brother, that just caught his sister coming home after sneaking out of the house.]
"I know, I know but I had a reason this time"
"And that would be ¿? "
"That's not something I should gossip about."
"What?"
"You'll understand later, I promise"
". . . I still don't approve of that 2 to 5 sleep schedule. And you promised you'd change it to something healthier."
"I know, but I really couldn't sleep this time."
[He sighs heavily] "Fine. At least let me know next time so that you don't spend the whole night alone, deal?"
"Deal. Have you invited everyone?"
"Yes, Zainab, Koka and their families, Malkuth, Tiferet and Poyel. I didn't get to meet Rami since she was still busy on in the Heart Chamber so I hope Koka told her where we're gathering."
"Good, so now we just have to wait"
[Tariel hummed in agreement and set besides her, letting the spider rest her head on his shoulder. Only thanks to the string were they able to interact with one another outside the village but today might be the day Ariadna finally figures out the ghost tangibility laws and helps their whole village become more functional outside it's borders.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue @the-wayward-flock }
"-ri
Riri"
[Tariel gently shook Ariadna awake. The spider was dozing off while watching the kids play. She, unfortunately, missed the ending and was mildly confused by the large snow pile in the middle of the clearing.]
"I told you should've slept."
"Sorry hun. *yawns* But i think if I did, I would get myself banned from Somnia."
"Wh-.. Doesn't matter. The rest are waiting to start the main event. I have already prepared everything, you just need to explain the plan to them."
"Alright. Thanks for waking me up, hun."
[Ariadna gives Tariel a kiss and makes her way to the picnic area that Tariel prepared. All the food from the basket was placed on the cloth to be able to be reached by anyone, ghost or mortal. And near the basket a couple of vials of her most recent potion were situated]
"Dear guests, I want to thank you all for attending this little event of mine. As you can see, I have prepared several meals for all of you, please choose what you like and pour yourselves some tea. Mortals, you may start eating right away. Ghosts, I ask you for your assistance.
In the last couple of days I have been trying to create a potion that is supposed to make it possible for you to regain your senses. Tariel, please demonstrate."
[After she finishes, Tariel places his axe on the ground and unties the golden string from it. Then takes a sip from the vial handed to him by the spider and his blue colour deepens. After that he picks up the axe from the ground and juggles it with his hand to better show the potency of the effect]
"As you can all see it works great on my husband but I would like for all of you to try it and tell me how you feel. So that I may erradicate any unforseen side effects of the potion."
{If your ghost decides to try the potion, please throw a d20.
20 - your undead regains full senses as if they were in their body again
6-19 - your undead will feel a wave of static travel trough their body as their senses return to them slightly dulled down by 5-12%
2-5 - the senses will be dulled down by 50%
1 - the potion doesn't work and they turn green for a day}
{you can roll, you can pick a number, I'm not your mother ¯\_(ツ)_/¯}
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock }
{I hope I tagged everyone ( 'o_o)}
Zainab: As much as I would love to try, I do not feel well enogh for it...
*Eira reaches over, taking a sip of the vial. She felt a static travel through her body as she felt her body feel slightly dulled.*
Eira: I think it worked???
Asriel: Can I try?
*Asriel takes a sip next, also feeling a static travel down his ghostly figure.*
Asriel: Oh me too!
"Why thank you, Ariadna." *Tiferet takes a sip next, feeling a similar static tingling sensation as Asriel and Eira.* "Ooh... That felt weird."
*Malkuth takes a sip next, but he gets a bad numbing sensation throughout his ghostly body.* "Oh... Oh no... That didn't work at all..."
{ @cold-mother-yngya @spool-bearer @sheep-of-horn-avenue }
(Poyel) A good weird or a bad weird? *They ask as they hold out their hand to Tiferet.
(Koka 19) *She shivers as sensation comes to her, dull, but very much present.* Ooohh, this is so much better!
(Koka's kids 11) (Aza) Woahhh, tingly!
(Keru) it's a weird tingle....I don't know if I like it...
(Chazaq 16) oh wow, this feels... interesting. A good interesting...
(Yorabba 7) I....don't think I like this....
(Temi 19) Hehehe, it's like my body is starting to wake up, but it's not really there!
(Aniel 3) I...think I feel less than I did before.....
(Rami 14 ) This is definitely a weird tingle...
"I think a 'Good' weird." *Tiferet answered, slipping off the loop of golden thread around her finger for a moment before holding the hand Poyel reached out with. While slightly duller in feel compared to having the thread on, she could still feel Poyel's hand quite well.* "My grip doesn't feel solid enough to start woodwork again without the thread but it's something."
"Speak for yourself, Tiferet...!" *Malkuth muttered, still reeling from that numbing sensation.* "Tell me, how long does the dosage last...?" *He asked Tariel.*
( @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
"Hmmmm, the potion was fine-tuned to me so I will have the effect for about half a day. But I think you will last no more than 2-3 hours after the sensations kick in. That, in itself, will take no more than an hour."
[Tariel finished, then picked up a sandwich from the nearest plate]
"Once the numbness subsides we can eat!"
[He tries to count the blessings to uplift Malkuth's mood]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @the-wayward-flock }
"Thank you for this opportunity, Tariel." *Tiferet smiled, bowing her head in prayer to count her blessings before she started to eat.*
"Even if it doesn't work for all of us, It's the thought that counts." *Malkuth takes off his loop of thread then touched the cloth the picnic was set upon. To his hands it didn't feel right because of the potion but he'd have to make do until it wears off*
*Zainab stood as she watched the others take food from the plates, some hesitating as they did so.*
Zainab: Eira, remember to chew your food properly...
Eira: I will mama! Are you okay?
*The healer gave her a small smile. She was joyous in feeling her senses return for a brief moment...but there was also...*
Zainab: I will be in a moment.
Zainab: Be right back...
*She turns, heading straight towards a small area behind a set of tree's away from the picnic area. Some of the others looked on in confusion....until they heard faint hurling noises.*
*Zainab came back in a few moments, wripping away the black substance from her chin with a random cloth as she cleared her throat.*
Zainab: That vial does wonders, I could feel this cloth against my ghostly figure! *she shoved the cloth in her apron pocket.*
Zainab: Do we have anything with mushrooms?
[ @spool-bearer , @cold-mother-yngya ]
"Here, this salad has some, I took out the arugula"
[Ariadna brings a plate to Zainab]
"And after you done, I'll make you some special tea. To think that the you would also be the perfect match. . . Must be fate."
[The spider smiles and hands over the plate with mushrooms, tomatoes and some cauliflower]
"If you want any salt, it's right next to the basket"
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender }
*Tiferet's face lit up with concern as she heard Zainab retching in the thicket, turning to look towards her as she returned*
"Are you sure you're feeling well, Zainab...?" *Tiferet asked once Zainab was given her salad, worried that there may have been some unintended side-effects from Tariel's potion*
*Malkuth meanwhile looked towards Tariel. Between his own numbness and now Zainab being sick, it seemed to him like this potion was a dud.*
{ @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue }
"That's not potion's effect. It made me stiff once after one of the first prototypes. But I never vomited. And, judging from her colour, she got a perfect match.
But then, why did she just hurl then?"
[Tariel stands just as confused as the rest]
"You, on the other hand got a total opposition. The only worse outcome would be you turning green. But don't worry, once the numbness subsides you will regain your senses at about half the strength of that of the living."
{ @the-wayward-flock @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender }
*Zainab was admittedly only partially paying attention as she enjoyed her salad, joyous that her taste buds are back to normal.*
*You know what would be great right now? Mushroom and pepper skewers!*
*Zainab lightly sighed. Maybe she can ask Yorabba to make some when they get to the spot....*
Asriel: Mama are you okay?
Zainab: I'm fine honey. Got alittle sickness thats all...*she places the empty salad bowl down.*
(Yorabba) *Something was very familiar about Zainab's behavior and illness. He couldn't pinpoint what it could be, because the option that kept coming to mind was impossible.*
Honey.... perhaps we can stay another day in Woolhaven, you definitely sick with something and keeping you here is safer than leaving for now. What I want can wait a bit, I'm growing more worried about you....
( @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
*Malkuth watched Zainab as he poured himself some tea; as much as he wanted her to help Yorabba restore his faith, her health came first.*
"You can stay if you want, Zainab, but your wellbeing should be priority." *Malkuth suggested.* "It's not normal for ghosts to develop symptoms of illnesses beyond what may have caused the death of their mortal body. Even if Tariel says it's unrelated to his potion, we can't be sure until you're well again."
*Zainab let out a hum, resting a hand over her lap. Personally, Zainab sees no issues about staying another day - in fact she could argue that this is a good thing, even at the cost of her wellbeing.*
Zainab: I suppose you two are right.... Zainab, smiling gently: If we must stay another day we will!
*Zainab picked up her empty bowl, inching it towards Ariadna with a smile.*
Zainab: May I have seconds?
( @cold-mother-yngya , @spool-bearer )
(Yorabba) Wait, I can get it for you, love.
*Yorabba said as he takes her bowl, kissing her cheek before heading back over to the food to fill the bowl, adding extra mushrooms and peppers for her, before returning to her and handing her the bowl.*
Here you go...
*Zainab gave him a tender smile, resting the bowl in her arms as she used her free hand to pull him closer, giving him a kiss on the tip of his nose.*
Zainab: Thank you Abby~
*Eira stuck out her tongue as she playfully gagged, the grip on her sandwich tightening. Well, at least they get to stay another day, but at what cost? Her mother apparently being unwell*
*Asriel was, of course, oblivious as he carefully ate his sandwich, looking over at their parents with a quizzical look.*
Asriel: Whats going on?
Eira: We're staying in Woolhaven for another day!
Asriel: Why?
Eira: Because mama doesn't feel well
Asriel: Oh....*he murmurs with a sad look*
Eira: I-i think she'll be fine, Eira: (( then it'll mean we'll have to leave.... ))
(Yorabba) Your papa is looking out for her, she'll be fine soon enough.
*He reassured the kids, sticking close to Zainab*
*Malkuth took a sip of his tea, but shuddered as it tasted off in his mouth due to the potion not working well with him. To avoid being rude, he swallowed it down, shuddering in disgust.*
"well if your symptoms worsen while we're out here, Zainab..." *He shook his head, pushing his cup of tea to one side.* "Then get yourself home, for your sake." *He made sure his thread was put back on after taking it off for the potion*
Zainab: *gives him a soft smile.* I apperciate the worry Malkuth...
*Zainab practically glowed as she ate her second helping with gusto, greatful for her senses returning. She gingerly took a napkin, using it to wipe her chin as she settled the once again empty bowl down.*
Zainab: Phew... Zainab: Ariadna, I'm ready for that tea now... Zainab: *thinking* please be fruit flavored because now I'm craving fruit for some reason...
@spool-bearer
"Sure, which one do you want? We got herbal, berry and mint ones. I also can quickly make a different kind of you want something specific."
[The spider hides her notebook back into her pouch as she stands up to go over to the kettle with cups.]
Zainab: Oh! Berry please!
"Sure! Give me a few minutes to boil the water."
[Ariadna puts the kettle onto the fireplace that Tariel prepared beforehand and lit the fire. After the water started boiling she poured the water into a cup and put in a tiny packet with dried berries and herbs.]
"Do you want sugar with that?"
*Zainab nodded, holding up three fingers.*
Asriel: ...*whispering to Eira.* Maybe I can use my blessing to help mama feel better?
*Eira was finishing off her sandwich, chewing very carefully before she swallowed.*
Eira: *whispering back* I don't know...maybe.
[Ariadna adds three teaspoons of sugar and carries the cup over to Zainab]
"Here you go, be careful not to spill it, it's really hot. Once you feel better I want to know all the details about your sudden 'misfortunate illness'."
[The spider winks as she gives the healer her tea. Then pulls out the notebook again and leaves to tend to other ghosts and collect their feedback.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock }
*Zainab gives Ariadna a puzzled look for a moment before she shrugged it off. She gently blows on her tea before taking a small sip, letting out a soft moan as she took in the fruity flavors.*
*She let out a sigh, nestling the cup between her hands as she leaned against Yorabba's shoulders.*
Zainab: How are you doing? Zainab: Are you enjoying the picnic so far?
( @cold-mother-yngya )
"Well, the snowball fight was good fun;" *Malkuth chuckled, looking towards Eira.* "You did well out there, Eira. You probably would've made a great member of Woolhaven's guard, had fate dealt our kind a better hand."
{ @sheep-of-horn-avenue @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya }
*Eira was slowly reaching for another sandwich when Malkuth addressed her, hand hovering over the sandwiches plate before she grabbed one from the side.*
Eira: Thank you Mr. Malkuth. Eira: It was fun having a snowball fight *she says, giving him a meek smile before taking a bite.*
*Eira wasn't really keen on thinking what life would've been like had she was given a chance to live, because ultimately, it reminded her of the night where she witnessed her mother get brutilized by that man with a mace...how she couldn't do anything to stop it.*
*But, with her father attending to start training her soon, perhaps she'll feel better.*
Naomi (she got a 9): *looking over from eating her salad.* Are you ok, Eira?
Eira: ! Oh, I'm fine...*she says, flushing.* just thinking about stuff...
*Naomi smile peeks through her scarf.*
Naomi: You know...since you're leaving soon, Naomi: I wanted to make you a farewell gift..
Eira: *blushing* !? T-that's not necessary I-
*Naomi pulls out a rectangular packaged, wrapped and held together with a cyan ribbon.*
Naomi: You can open it right now if you'd like!
*Eira paused for a moment, her eyes darting towards the other picnic attenders with suspicion (mostly Yorabba and Temi) as she slowly unwrapping the present as she made sure the cost was clear;
it was a red scarf with flower patterns etched near the ends.*
Eira: ... Eira: T-thank you, Naomi, I apperciate it... *she mutters, her cheeks dark as she clenched the scarf close to her chest.* ( @cold-mother-yngya , @spool-bearer , @the-wayward-flock )
*Tiferet smiles as Naomi gives Eira her gift, enjoying their little bonding moment*
"Besides that, unfortunately I think that potion needs work." *Malkuth noted.* "It sent a nasty numbing sensation through my whole body, then after that nothing felt, smelled or tasted right."
{ @spool-bearer }
"Yeah, it seems like the recipe needs to be tailored for each individual to reach full results. Luckily for me, i got the whole range of possible effects already noted. Here, Let me try something for you, since it seems you got the absolute opposition."
[Ariadna flips her notebook a couple pages back, then rummages in her pouch and pulls out a yellow flower. She takes a cup and rips the flower into it, then adds some boiling water in it and fills the rest of the cup with the potion.
After she's done, she lifts the cup to Malkuth.]
"Here, try this now, might not be as perfect as Zainab got it but it should be better."
{ Winter jasmine adds a sweet aftertaste to the potion, roll a d10 and add a 10 to the result for new affects }
{ @the-wayward-flock }
*Malkuth ingests the revised potion and shudders as the tingly feeling goes through his body.* "Ooh, that actually feels much better." *He tells Ariadna.* "Hopefully now that off feeling will go away."
"Yeah, it shouldn't take long. While it's subsiding have some tea, the heat should help it go away faster. If you have any more question, feel free to ask Tariel, he knows about all of the effects firsthand. Meanwhile I will note how the other undead feel."
[Ariadna leaves to tend to other ghosts. She is very exited to collect the data she has at hand.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock}
Zainab: You're excited Ariadna! *she giggles as she takes a sip of her tea.*
"Am I really that easy to read, Zainab~?"
[She giggles]
"The potion is working. AND it can be tailored for each of you! And on top of all you got the perfect match! Which proves my theory that it's a common possibility! I am beyond exited for the experiments to come!"
"And I would like for you to give me all your thoughts regarding the potion. Do not miss any detail, no matter how minute. . . Well. You know the drill."
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
( @spool-bearer @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
(Yorabba) May I have some of that tea as well? It feels.... Like I have nerves vibrating unpleasantly. I'd like to end the feeling quickly as well...
[Ariadna notes something in her notebook then fips it a few pages back.]
"Vibrating you say. . . Are those vibrations erratic or repeating in the same area?"
[While waiting for the ram to answer she invites the ghosts to follow her over to the kettle and places it back on the fire to heat up more water.]
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
*A concerned expression etched across her face, looking over between the two of them.*
Zainab: Is it suppose to do that Ariadna..?
@spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya
"Not really, but it's not an unexpected effect. Nothing dangerous, Tariel had all of them and look at him, Prime and jolly."
[She gestures at Tariel who is currently entertaining himself and anyone watching him by juggling his axe and two apples. Or, rather, trying to.]
"I need to add just a bit of either daisies or forger-me-nots depending on the Yorabba's answer. And, hopefully, that will be enough to achieve the perfect match for him."
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
(Yorabba) It's...tingly? Not actually vibrating? Just...feels like it. Like, when you hit your funny bone. Except, I don't actually have flesh and blood and nerves, and my senses don't.... understand?
*He huffs*
I'm not sure how to describe it well....
( @spool-bearer @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
[Ariadna takes a second to choose her words]
"Alright, do you have this 'feeling' at the same place each time or in a different one each time?"
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
(Yorabba) All over, since drinking the potion.
(Aniel) Do you think it had a negative reaction to your spirit wounds? Like, if it worked fully for you, it would have been very painful to feel...you know, you're missing part of your face...
(Yorabba) *He looked up to see Aniel approaching.*
Maybe?
(Aniel) Ariadna, if you'd like, I'd like to work with you and copy your notes.
( @spool-bearer @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
"Sure, feel free to copy them. Just be careful, some of the recipies are work in progress."
[Ariadna hands over her notepad and starts searching in her pouch]
"So daisies aaand, i better prepare some yarrow paste in the case you actually start feeling your wounds."
[She pours some hot water in the cup, and adds some potion. Ariadna then takes one of the cups and . . .]
"Zainab, I think it would be better if you do that. May you chew the daisies and then spit them in the cup? I did not bring my pestle and mortar"
[She hands Zainab three daisies and smiles awkwardly]
"You know, since he's yours and such."
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
*A soft smile curled on her face as she gingerly takes the daises.*
Zainab: Of course, Zainab: I chewed on some flowers here and there *thinking* especially ones that could POTENTIALLY give you nausea…
*She tosses the flowers into her mouth, chewing vigorously yet slowly, before gently taking the cup and spitting in it before handing it back.*
Zainab: Here you go!
@spool-bearer
"Thanks! Now we mix-mix-mix aaaand"
[The potion changes its colour to sky-blue]
"Ready! Here, drink up while it's hot"
[Ariadna hands the cup to Yorabba]
{Daisies add a cloudy feeling once the potion spreads throughout the body, in case you drink it. Not as a mortal. If you drink it as a mortal you will feel the wrath of gods with your intestines.
If Yorabba drinks it, roll 2d6 and add a +14 to the best result, wife's saliva buff.}
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
[Ariadna was waiting at the south entrance to the village long before the first beams of the sun touched the snow. She could hear the celebration still happening in the village behind her, yet she couldn't make herself join it. She anxiously recounted the contents of her basket for a thousandth time.]
(Sandwiches, salads, kettle, cups with the string, vials with tangibility potion, tea herbs, yarrow, spoons, sugar, salt, plates, water, a couple of slingshots, some targets and a knife.)
[And for a thousandth time everything was in place, but it have done little to subside her anxiety. Only as the dawn arrived did she feel the tension leave her shoulders a little as the sun beams chased away the night.
She still had a couple more hours before Tariel would come back from the construction so she started killing time the only way she knew how. She has set up a trap and was patiently waiting for some unfortunate rodent to get caught in it. Keeping her eyes on the string she did her best to not pay attention to the heightened heartbeat that was not her own. Dozing off and appearing near her again would not be ideal to say the least.
A couple of hours and three rodents later the celebration finally started to quiet down. Tariel came about carrying his axe. He greeted her with a kiss on a cheek.]
"Hi Riri. Did you wait long?"
"Only since the crack of dawn, I couldn't sleep."
[He gave her the look of an older brother, that just caught his sister coming home after sneaking out of the house.]
"I know, I know but I had a reason this time"
"And that would be ¿? "
"That's not something I should gossip about."
"What?"
"You'll understand later, I promise"
". . . I still don't approve of that 2 to 5 sleep schedule. And you promised you'd change it to something healthier."
"I know, but I really couldn't sleep this time."
[He sighs heavily] "Fine. At least let me know next time so that you don't spend the whole night alone, deal?"
"Deal. Have you invited everyone?"
"Yes, Zainab, Koka and their families, Malkuth, Tiferet and Poyel. I didn't get to meet Rami since she was still busy on in the Heart Chamber so I hope Koka told her where we're gathering."
"Good, so now we just have to wait"
[Tariel hummed in agreement and set besides her, letting the spider rest her head on his shoulder. Only thanks to the string were they able to interact with one another outside the village but today might be the day Ariadna finally figures out the ghost tangibility laws and helps their whole village become more functional outside it's borders.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue @the-wayward-flock }
"-ri
Riri"
[Tariel gently shook Ariadna awake. The spider was dozing off while watching the kids play. She, unfortunately, missed the ending and was mildly confused by the large snow pile in the middle of the clearing.]
"I told you should've slept."
"Sorry hun. *yawns* But i think if I did, I would get myself banned from Somnia."
"Wh-.. Doesn't matter. The rest are waiting to start the main event. I have already prepared everything, you just need to explain the plan to them."
"Alright. Thanks for waking me up, hun."
[Ariadna gives Tariel a kiss and makes her way to the picnic area that Tariel prepared. All the food from the basket was placed on the cloth to be able to be reached by anyone, ghost or mortal. And near the basket a couple of vials of her most recent potion were situated]
"Dear guests, I want to thank you all for attending this little event of mine. As you can see, I have prepared several meals for all of you, please choose what you like and pour yourselves some tea. Mortals, you may start eating right away. Ghosts, I ask you for your assistance.
In the last couple of days I have been trying to create a potion that is supposed to make it possible for you to regain your senses. Tariel, please demonstrate."
[After she finishes, Tariel places his axe on the ground and unties the golden string from it. Then takes a sip from the vial handed to him by the spider and his blue colour deepens. After that he picks up the axe from the ground and juggles it with his hand to better show the potency of the effect]
"As you can all see it works great on my husband but I would like for all of you to try it and tell me how you feel. So that I may erradicate any unforseen side effects of the potion."
{If your ghost decides to try the potion, please throw a d20.
20 - your undead regains full senses as if they were in their body again
6-19 - your undead will feel a wave of static travel trough their body as their senses return to them slightly dulled down by 5-12%
2-5 - the senses will be dulled down by 50%
1 - the potion doesn't work and they turn green for a day}
{you can roll, you can pick a number, I'm not your mother ¯\_(ツ)_/¯}
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock }
{I hope I tagged everyone ( 'o_o)}
Zainab: As much as I would love to try, I do not feel well enogh for it...
*Eira reaches over, taking a sip of the vial. She felt a static travel through her body as she felt her body feel slightly dulled.*
Eira: I think it worked???
Asriel: Can I try?
*Asriel takes a sip next, also feeling a static travel down his ghostly figure.*
Asriel: Oh me too!
"Why thank you, Ariadna." *Tiferet takes a sip next, feeling a similar static tingling sensation as Asriel and Eira.* "Ooh... That felt weird."
*Malkuth takes a sip next, but he gets a bad numbing sensation throughout his ghostly body.* "Oh... Oh no... That didn't work at all..."
{ @cold-mother-yngya @spool-bearer @sheep-of-horn-avenue }
(Poyel) A good weird or a bad weird? *They ask as they hold out their hand to Tiferet.
(Koka 19) *She shivers as sensation comes to her, dull, but very much present.* Ooohh, this is so much better!
(Koka's kids 11) (Aza) Woahhh, tingly!
(Keru) it's a weird tingle....I don't know if I like it...
(Chazaq 16) oh wow, this feels... interesting. A good interesting...
(Yorabba 7) I....don't think I like this....
(Temi 19) Hehehe, it's like my body is starting to wake up, but it's not really there!
(Aniel 3) I...think I feel less than I did before.....
(Rami 14 ) This is definitely a weird tingle...
"I think a 'Good' weird." *Tiferet answered, slipping off the loop of golden thread around her finger for a moment before holding the hand Poyel reached out with. While slightly duller in feel compared to having the thread on, she could still feel Poyel's hand quite well.* "My grip doesn't feel solid enough to start woodwork again without the thread but it's something."
"Speak for yourself, Tiferet...!" *Malkuth muttered, still reeling from that numbing sensation.* "Tell me, how long does the dosage last...?" *He asked Tariel.*
( @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
"Hmmmm, the potion was fine-tuned to me so I will have the effect for about half a day. But I think you will last no more than 2-3 hours after the sensations kick in. That, in itself, will take no more than an hour."
[Tariel finished, then picked up a sandwich from the nearest plate]
"Once the numbness subsides we can eat!"
[He tries to count the blessings to uplift Malkuth's mood]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @the-wayward-flock }
"Thank you for this opportunity, Tariel." *Tiferet smiled, bowing her head in prayer to count her blessings before she started to eat.*
"Even if it doesn't work for all of us, It's the thought that counts." *Malkuth takes off his loop of thread then touched the cloth the picnic was set upon. To his hands it didn't feel right because of the potion but he'd have to make do until it wears off*
*Zainab stood as she watched the others take food from the plates, some hesitating as they did so.*
Zainab: Eira, remember to chew your food properly...
Eira: I will mama! Are you okay?
*The healer gave her a small smile. She was joyous in feeling her senses return for a brief moment...but there was also...*
Zainab: I will be in a moment.
Zainab: Be right back...
*She turns, heading straight towards a small area behind a set of tree's away from the picnic area. Some of the others looked on in confusion....until they heard faint hurling noises.*
*Zainab came back in a few moments, wripping away the black substance from her chin with a random cloth as she cleared her throat.*
Zainab: That vial does wonders, I could feel this cloth against my ghostly figure! *she shoved the cloth in her apron pocket.*
Zainab: Do we have anything with mushrooms?
[ @spool-bearer , @cold-mother-yngya ]
"Here, this salad has some, I took out the arugula"
[Ariadna brings a plate to Zainab]
"And after you done, I'll make you some special tea. To think that the you would also be the perfect match. . . Must be fate."
[The spider smiles and hands over the plate with mushrooms, tomatoes and some cauliflower]
"If you want any salt, it's right next to the basket"
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender }
*Tiferet's face lit up with concern as she heard Zainab retching in the thicket, turning to look towards her as she returned*
"Are you sure you're feeling well, Zainab...?" *Tiferet asked once Zainab was given her salad, worried that there may have been some unintended side-effects from Tariel's potion*
*Malkuth meanwhile looked towards Tariel. Between his own numbness and now Zainab being sick, it seemed to him like this potion was a dud.*
{ @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue }
"That's not potion's effect. It made me stiff once after one of the first prototypes. But I never vomited. And, judging from her colour, she got a perfect match.
But then, why did she just hurl then?"
[Tariel stands just as confused as the rest]
"You, on the other hand got a total opposition. The only worse outcome would be you turning green. But don't worry, once the numbness subsides you will regain your senses at about half the strength of that of the living."
{ @the-wayward-flock @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender }
*Zainab was admittedly only partially paying attention as she enjoyed her salad, joyous that her taste buds are back to normal.*
*You know what would be great right now? Mushroom and pepper skewers!*
*Zainab lightly sighed. Maybe she can ask Yorabba to make some when they get to the spot....*
Asriel: Mama are you okay?
Zainab: I'm fine honey. Got alittle sickness thats all...*she places the empty salad bowl down.*
(Yorabba) *Something was very familiar about Zainab's behavior and illness. He couldn't pinpoint what it could be, because the option that kept coming to mind was impossible.*
Honey.... perhaps we can stay another day in Woolhaven, you definitely sick with something and keeping you here is safer than leaving for now. What I want can wait a bit, I'm growing more worried about you....
( @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
*Malkuth watched Zainab as he poured himself some tea; as much as he wanted her to help Yorabba restore his faith, her health came first.*
"You can stay if you want, Zainab, but your wellbeing should be priority." *Malkuth suggested.* "It's not normal for ghosts to develop symptoms of illnesses beyond what may have caused the death of their mortal body. Even if Tariel says it's unrelated to his potion, we can't be sure until you're well again."
*Zainab let out a hum, resting a hand over her lap. Personally, Zainab sees no issues about staying another day - in fact she could argue that this is a good thing, even at the cost of her wellbeing.*
Zainab: I suppose you two are right.... Zainab, smiling gently: If we must stay another day we will!
*Zainab picked up her empty bowl, inching it towards Ariadna with a smile.*
Zainab: May I have seconds?
( @cold-mother-yngya , @spool-bearer )
(Yorabba) Wait, I can get it for you, love.
*Yorabba said as he takes her bowl, kissing her cheek before heading back over to the food to fill the bowl, adding extra mushrooms and peppers for her, before returning to her and handing her the bowl.*
Here you go...
*Zainab gave him a tender smile, resting the bowl in her arms as she used her free hand to pull him closer, giving him a kiss on the tip of his nose.*
Zainab: Thank you Abby~
*Eira stuck out her tongue as she playfully gagged, the grip on her sandwich tightening. Well, at least they get to stay another day, but at what cost? Her mother apparently being unwell*
*Asriel was, of course, oblivious as he carefully ate his sandwich, looking over at their parents with a quizzical look.*
Asriel: Whats going on?
Eira: We're staying in Woolhaven for another day!
Asriel: Why?
Eira: Because mama doesn't feel well
Asriel: Oh....*he murmurs with a sad look*
Eira: I-i think she'll be fine, Eira: (( then it'll mean we'll have to leave.... ))
(Yorabba) Your papa is looking out for her, she'll be fine soon enough.
*He reassured the kids, sticking close to Zainab*
*Malkuth took a sip of his tea, but shuddered as it tasted off in his mouth due to the potion not working well with him. To avoid being rude, he swallowed it down, shuddering in disgust.*
"well if your symptoms worsen while we're out here, Zainab..." *He shook his head, pushing his cup of tea to one side.* "Then get yourself home, for your sake." *He made sure his thread was put back on after taking it off for the potion*
Zainab: *gives him a soft smile.* I apperciate the worry Malkuth...
*Zainab practically glowed as she ate her second helping with gusto, greatful for her senses returning. She gingerly took a napkin, using it to wipe her chin as she settled the once again empty bowl down.*
Zainab: Phew... Zainab: Ariadna, I'm ready for that tea now... Zainab: *thinking* please be fruit flavored because now I'm craving fruit for some reason...
@spool-bearer
"Sure, which one do you want? We got herbal, berry and mint ones. I also can quickly make a different kind of you want something specific."
[The spider hides her notebook back into her pouch as she stands up to go over to the kettle with cups.]
Zainab: Oh! Berry please!
"Sure! Give me a few minutes to boil the water."
[Ariadna puts the kettle onto the fireplace that Tariel prepared beforehand and lit the fire. After the water started boiling she poured the water into a cup and put in a tiny packet with dried berries and herbs.]
"Do you want sugar with that?"
*Zainab nodded, holding up three fingers.*
Asriel: ...*whispering to Eira.* Maybe I can use my blessing to help mama feel better?
*Eira was finishing off her sandwich, chewing very carefully before she swallowed.*
Eira: *whispering back* I don't know...maybe.
[Ariadna adds three teaspoons of sugar and carries the cup over to Zainab]
"Here you go, be careful not to spill it, it's really hot. Once you feel better I want to know all the details about your sudden 'misfortunate illness'."
[The spider winks as she gives the healer her tea. Then pulls out the notebook again and leaves to tend to other ghosts and collect their feedback.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock }
*Zainab gives Ariadna a puzzled look for a moment before she shrugged it off. She gently blows on her tea before taking a small sip, letting out a soft moan as she took in the fruity flavors.*
*She let out a sigh, nestling the cup between her hands as she leaned against Yorabba's shoulders.*
Zainab: How are you doing? Zainab: Are you enjoying the picnic so far?
( @cold-mother-yngya )
"Well, the snowball fight was good fun;" *Malkuth chuckled, looking towards Eira.* "You did well out there, Eira. You probably would've made a great member of Woolhaven's guard, had fate dealt our kind a better hand."
{ @sheep-of-horn-avenue @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya }
*Eira was slowly reaching for another sandwich when Malkuth addressed her, hand hovering over the sandwiches plate before she grabbed one from the side.*
Eira: Thank you Mr. Malkuth. Eira: It was fun having a snowball fight *she says, giving him a meek smile before taking a bite.*
*Eira wasn't really keen on thinking what life would've been like had she was given a chance to live, because ultimately, it reminded her of the night where she witnessed her mother get brutilized by that man with a mace...how she couldn't do anything to stop it.*
*But, with her father attending to start training her soon, perhaps she'll feel better.*
Naomi (she got a 9): *looking over from eating her salad.* Are you ok, Eira?
Eira: ! Oh, I'm fine...*she says, flushing.* just thinking about stuff...
*Naomi smile peeks through her scarf.*
Naomi: You know...since you're leaving soon, Naomi: I wanted to make you a farewell gift..
Eira: *blushing* !? T-that's not necessary I-
*Naomi pulls out a rectangular packaged, wrapped and held together with a cyan ribbon.*
Naomi: You can open it right now if you'd like!
*Eira paused for a moment, her eyes darting towards the other picnic attenders with suspicion (mostly Yorabba and Temi) as she slowly unwrapping the present as she made sure the cost was clear;
it was a red scarf with flower patterns etched near the ends.*
Eira: ... Eira: T-thank you, Naomi, I apperciate it... *she mutters, her cheeks dark as she clenched the scarf close to her chest.* ( @cold-mother-yngya , @spool-bearer , @the-wayward-flock )
*Tiferet smiles as Naomi gives Eira her gift, enjoying their little bonding moment*
"Besides that, unfortunately I think that potion needs work." *Malkuth noted.* "It sent a nasty numbing sensation through my whole body, then after that nothing felt, smelled or tasted right."
{ @spool-bearer }
"Yeah, it seems like the recipe needs to be tailored for each individual to reach full results. Luckily for me, i got the whole range of possible effects already noted. Here, Let me try something for you, since it seems you got the absolute opposition."
[Ariadna flips her notebook a couple pages back, then rummages in her pouch and pulls out a yellow flower. She takes a cup and rips the flower into it, then adds some boiling water in it and fills the rest of the cup with the potion.
After she's done, she lifts the cup to Malkuth.]
"Here, try this now, might not be as perfect as Zainab got it but it should be better."
{ Winter jasmine adds a sweet aftertaste to the potion, roll a d10 and add a 10 to the result for new affects }
{ @the-wayward-flock }
*Malkuth ingests the revised potion and shudders as the tingly feeling goes through his body.* "Ooh, that actually feels much better." *He tells Ariadna.* "Hopefully now that off feeling will go away."
"Yeah, it shouldn't take long. While it's subsiding have some tea, the heat should help it go away faster. If you have any more question, feel free to ask Tariel, he knows about all of the effects firsthand. Meanwhile I will note how the other undead feel."
[Ariadna leaves to tend to other ghosts. She is very exited to collect the data she has at hand.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock}
Zainab: You're excited Ariadna! *she giggles as she takes a sip of her tea.*
"Am I really that easy to read, Zainab~?"
[She giggles]
"The potion is working. AND it can be tailored for each of you! And on top of all you got the perfect match! Which proves my theory that it's a common possibility! I am beyond exited for the experiments to come!"
"And I would like for you to give me all your thoughts regarding the potion. Do not miss any detail, no matter how minute. . . Well. You know the drill."
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
( @spool-bearer @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
(Yorabba) May I have some of that tea as well? It feels.... Like I have nerves vibrating unpleasantly. I'd like to end the feeling quickly as well...
[Ariadna notes something in her notebook then fips it a few pages back.]
"Vibrating you say. . . Are those vibrations erratic or repeating in the same area?"
[While waiting for the ram to answer she invites the ghosts to follow her over to the kettle and places it back on the fire to heat up more water.]
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
*A concerned expression etched across her face, looking over between the two of them.*
Zainab: Is it suppose to do that Ariadna..?
@spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya
"Not really, but it's not an unexpected effect. Nothing dangerous, Tariel had all of them and look at him, Prime and jolly."
[She gestures at Tariel who is currently entertaining himself and anyone watching him by juggling his axe and two apples. Or, rather, trying to.]
"I need to add just a bit of either daisies or forger-me-nots depending on the Yorabba's answer. And, hopefully, that will be enough to achieve the perfect match for him."
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
(Yorabba) It's...tingly? Not actually vibrating? Just...feels like it. Like, when you hit your funny bone. Except, I don't actually have flesh and blood and nerves, and my senses don't.... understand?
*He huffs*
I'm not sure how to describe it well....
( @spool-bearer @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
[Ariadna takes a second to choose her words]
"Alright, do you have this 'feeling' at the same place each time or in a different one each time?"
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
(Yorabba) All over, since drinking the potion.
(Aniel) Do you think it had a negative reaction to your spirit wounds? Like, if it worked fully for you, it would have been very painful to feel...you know, you're missing part of your face...
(Yorabba) *He looked up to see Aniel approaching.*
Maybe?
(Aniel) Ariadna, if you'd like, I'd like to work with you and copy your notes.
( @spool-bearer @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
"Sure, feel free to copy them. Just be careful, some of the recipies are work in progress."
[Ariadna hands over her notepad and starts searching in her pouch]
"So daisies aaand, i better prepare some yarrow paste in the case you actually start feeling your wounds."
[She pours some hot water in the cup, and adds some potion. Ariadna then takes one of the cups and . . .]
"Zainab, I think it would be better if you do that. May you chew the daisies and then spit them in the cup? I did not bring my pestle and mortar"
[She hands Zainab three daisies and smiles awkwardly]
"You know, since he's yours and such."
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
[Ariadna was waiting at the south entrance to the village long before the first beams of the sun touched the snow. She could hear the celebration still happening in the village behind her, yet she couldn't make herself join it. She anxiously recounted the contents of her basket for a thousandth time.]
(Sandwiches, salads, kettle, cups with the string, vials with tangibility potion, tea herbs, yarrow, spoons, sugar, salt, plates, water, a couple of slingshots, some targets and a knife.)
[And for a thousandth time everything was in place, but it have done little to subside her anxiety. Only as the dawn arrived did she feel the tension leave her shoulders a little as the sun beams chased away the night.
She still had a couple more hours before Tariel would come back from the construction so she started killing time the only way she knew how. She has set up a trap and was patiently waiting for some unfortunate rodent to get caught in it. Keeping her eyes on the string she did her best to not pay attention to the heightened heartbeat that was not her own. Dozing off and appearing near her again would not be ideal to say the least.
A couple of hours and three rodents later the celebration finally started to quiet down. Tariel came about carrying his axe. He greeted her with a kiss on a cheek.]
"Hi Riri. Did you wait long?"
"Only since the crack of dawn, I couldn't sleep."
[He gave her the look of an older brother, that just caught his sister coming home after sneaking out of the house.]
"I know, I know but I had a reason this time"
"And that would be ¿? "
"That's not something I should gossip about."
"What?"
"You'll understand later, I promise"
". . . I still don't approve of that 2 to 5 sleep schedule. And you promised you'd change it to something healthier."
"I know, but I really couldn't sleep this time."
[He sighs heavily] "Fine. At least let me know next time so that you don't spend the whole night alone, deal?"
"Deal. Have you invited everyone?"
"Yes, Zainab, Koka and their families, Malkuth, Tiferet and Poyel. I didn't get to meet Rami since she was still busy on in the Heart Chamber so I hope Koka told her where we're gathering."
"Good, so now we just have to wait"
[Tariel hummed in agreement and set besides her, letting the spider rest her head on his shoulder. Only thanks to the string were they able to interact with one another outside the village but today might be the day Ariadna finally figures out the ghost tangibility laws and helps their whole village become more functional outside it's borders.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue @the-wayward-flock }
"-ri
Riri"
[Tariel gently shook Ariadna awake. The spider was dozing off while watching the kids play. She, unfortunately, missed the ending and was mildly confused by the large snow pile in the middle of the clearing.]
"I told you should've slept."
"Sorry hun. *yawns* But i think if I did, I would get myself banned from Somnia."
"Wh-.. Doesn't matter. The rest are waiting to start the main event. I have already prepared everything, you just need to explain the plan to them."
"Alright. Thanks for waking me up, hun."
[Ariadna gives Tariel a kiss and makes her way to the picnic area that Tariel prepared. All the food from the basket was placed on the cloth to be able to be reached by anyone, ghost or mortal. And near the basket a couple of vials of her most recent potion were situated]
"Dear guests, I want to thank you all for attending this little event of mine. As you can see, I have prepared several meals for all of you, please choose what you like and pour yourselves some tea. Mortals, you may start eating right away. Ghosts, I ask you for your assistance.
In the last couple of days I have been trying to create a potion that is supposed to make it possible for you to regain your senses. Tariel, please demonstrate."
[After she finishes, Tariel places his axe on the ground and unties the golden string from it. Then takes a sip from the vial handed to him by the spider and his blue colour deepens. After that he picks up the axe from the ground and juggles it with his hand to better show the potency of the effect]
"As you can all see it works great on my husband but I would like for all of you to try it and tell me how you feel. So that I may erradicate any unforseen side effects of the potion."
{If your ghost decides to try the potion, please throw a d20.
20 - your undead regains full senses as if they were in their body again
6-19 - your undead will feel a wave of static travel trough their body as their senses return to them slightly dulled down by 5-12%
2-5 - the senses will be dulled down by 50%
1 - the potion doesn't work and they turn green for a day}
{you can roll, you can pick a number, I'm not your mother ¯\_(ツ)_/¯}
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock }
{I hope I tagged everyone ( 'o_o)}
Zainab: As much as I would love to try, I do not feel well enogh for it...
*Eira reaches over, taking a sip of the vial. She felt a static travel through her body as she felt her body feel slightly dulled.*
Eira: I think it worked???
Asriel: Can I try?
*Asriel takes a sip next, also feeling a static travel down his ghostly figure.*
Asriel: Oh me too!
"Why thank you, Ariadna." *Tiferet takes a sip next, feeling a similar static tingling sensation as Asriel and Eira.* "Ooh... That felt weird."
*Malkuth takes a sip next, but he gets a bad numbing sensation throughout his ghostly body.* "Oh... Oh no... That didn't work at all..."
{ @cold-mother-yngya @spool-bearer @sheep-of-horn-avenue }
(Poyel) A good weird or a bad weird? *They ask as they hold out their hand to Tiferet.
(Koka 19) *She shivers as sensation comes to her, dull, but very much present.* Ooohh, this is so much better!
(Koka's kids 11) (Aza) Woahhh, tingly!
(Keru) it's a weird tingle....I don't know if I like it...
(Chazaq 16) oh wow, this feels... interesting. A good interesting...
(Yorabba 7) I....don't think I like this....
(Temi 19) Hehehe, it's like my body is starting to wake up, but it's not really there!
(Aniel 3) I...think I feel less than I did before.....
(Rami 14 ) This is definitely a weird tingle...
"I think a 'Good' weird." *Tiferet answered, slipping off the loop of golden thread around her finger for a moment before holding the hand Poyel reached out with. While slightly duller in feel compared to having the thread on, she could still feel Poyel's hand quite well.* "My grip doesn't feel solid enough to start woodwork again without the thread but it's something."
"Speak for yourself, Tiferet...!" *Malkuth muttered, still reeling from that numbing sensation.* "Tell me, how long does the dosage last...?" *He asked Tariel.*
( @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
"Hmmmm, the potion was fine-tuned to me so I will have the effect for about half a day. But I think you will last no more than 2-3 hours after the sensations kick in. That, in itself, will take no more than an hour."
[Tariel finished, then picked up a sandwich from the nearest plate]
"Once the numbness subsides we can eat!"
[He tries to count the blessings to uplift Malkuth's mood]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @the-wayward-flock }
"Thank you for this opportunity, Tariel." *Tiferet smiled, bowing her head in prayer to count her blessings before she started to eat.*
"Even if it doesn't work for all of us, It's the thought that counts." *Malkuth takes off his loop of thread then touched the cloth the picnic was set upon. To his hands it didn't feel right because of the potion but he'd have to make do until it wears off*
*Zainab stood as she watched the others take food from the plates, some hesitating as they did so.*
Zainab: Eira, remember to chew your food properly...
Eira: I will mama! Are you okay?
*The healer gave her a small smile. She was joyous in feeling her senses return for a brief moment...but there was also...*
Zainab: I will be in a moment.
Zainab: Be right back...
*She turns, heading straight towards a small area behind a set of tree's away from the picnic area. Some of the others looked on in confusion....until they heard faint hurling noises.*
*Zainab came back in a few moments, wripping away the black substance from her chin with a random cloth as she cleared her throat.*
Zainab: That vial does wonders, I could feel this cloth against my ghostly figure! *she shoved the cloth in her apron pocket.*
Zainab: Do we have anything with mushrooms?
[ @spool-bearer , @cold-mother-yngya ]
"Here, this salad has some, I took out the arugula"
[Ariadna brings a plate to Zainab]
"And after you done, I'll make you some special tea. To think that the you would also be the perfect match. . . Must be fate."
[The spider smiles and hands over the plate with mushrooms, tomatoes and some cauliflower]
"If you want any salt, it's right next to the basket"
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender }
*Tiferet's face lit up with concern as she heard Zainab retching in the thicket, turning to look towards her as she returned*
"Are you sure you're feeling well, Zainab...?" *Tiferet asked once Zainab was given her salad, worried that there may have been some unintended side-effects from Tariel's potion*
*Malkuth meanwhile looked towards Tariel. Between his own numbness and now Zainab being sick, it seemed to him like this potion was a dud.*
{ @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue }
"That's not potion's effect. It made me stiff once after one of the first prototypes. But I never vomited. And, judging from her colour, she got a perfect match.
But then, why did she just hurl then?"
[Tariel stands just as confused as the rest]
"You, on the other hand got a total opposition. The only worse outcome would be you turning green. But don't worry, once the numbness subsides you will regain your senses at about half the strength of that of the living."
{ @the-wayward-flock @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender }
*Zainab was admittedly only partially paying attention as she enjoyed her salad, joyous that her taste buds are back to normal.*
*You know what would be great right now? Mushroom and pepper skewers!*
*Zainab lightly sighed. Maybe she can ask Yorabba to make some when they get to the spot....*
Asriel: Mama are you okay?
Zainab: I'm fine honey. Got alittle sickness thats all...*she places the empty salad bowl down.*
(Yorabba) *Something was very familiar about Zainab's behavior and illness. He couldn't pinpoint what it could be, because the option that kept coming to mind was impossible.*
Honey.... perhaps we can stay another day in Woolhaven, you definitely sick with something and keeping you here is safer than leaving for now. What I want can wait a bit, I'm growing more worried about you....
( @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
*Malkuth watched Zainab as he poured himself some tea; as much as he wanted her to help Yorabba restore his faith, her health came first.*
"You can stay if you want, Zainab, but your wellbeing should be priority." *Malkuth suggested.* "It's not normal for ghosts to develop symptoms of illnesses beyond what may have caused the death of their mortal body. Even if Tariel says it's unrelated to his potion, we can't be sure until you're well again."
*Zainab let out a hum, resting a hand over her lap. Personally, Zainab sees no issues about staying another day - in fact she could argue that this is a good thing, even at the cost of her wellbeing.*
Zainab: I suppose you two are right.... Zainab, smiling gently: If we must stay another day we will!
*Zainab picked up her empty bowl, inching it towards Ariadna with a smile.*
Zainab: May I have seconds?
( @cold-mother-yngya , @spool-bearer )
(Yorabba) Wait, I can get it for you, love.
*Yorabba said as he takes her bowl, kissing her cheek before heading back over to the food to fill the bowl, adding extra mushrooms and peppers for her, before returning to her and handing her the bowl.*
Here you go...
*Zainab gave him a tender smile, resting the bowl in her arms as she used her free hand to pull him closer, giving him a kiss on the tip of his nose.*
Zainab: Thank you Abby~
*Eira stuck out her tongue as she playfully gagged, the grip on her sandwich tightening. Well, at least they get to stay another day, but at what cost? Her mother apparently being unwell*
*Asriel was, of course, oblivious as he carefully ate his sandwich, looking over at their parents with a quizzical look.*
Asriel: Whats going on?
Eira: We're staying in Woolhaven for another day!
Asriel: Why?
Eira: Because mama doesn't feel well
Asriel: Oh....*he murmurs with a sad look*
Eira: I-i think she'll be fine, Eira: (( then it'll mean we'll have to leave.... ))
(Yorabba) Your papa is looking out for her, she'll be fine soon enough.
*He reassured the kids, sticking close to Zainab*
*Malkuth took a sip of his tea, but shuddered as it tasted off in his mouth due to the potion not working well with him. To avoid being rude, he swallowed it down, shuddering in disgust.*
"well if your symptoms worsen while we're out here, Zainab..." *He shook his head, pushing his cup of tea to one side.* "Then get yourself home, for your sake." *He made sure his thread was put back on after taking it off for the potion*
Zainab: *gives him a soft smile.* I apperciate the worry Malkuth...
*Zainab practically glowed as she ate her second helping with gusto, greatful for her senses returning. She gingerly took a napkin, using it to wipe her chin as she settled the once again empty bowl down.*
Zainab: Phew... Zainab: Ariadna, I'm ready for that tea now... Zainab: *thinking* please be fruit flavored because now I'm craving fruit for some reason...
@spool-bearer
"Sure, which one do you want? We got herbal, berry and mint ones. I also can quickly make a different kind of you want something specific."
[The spider hides her notebook back into her pouch as she stands up to go over to the kettle with cups.]
Zainab: Oh! Berry please!
"Sure! Give me a few minutes to boil the water."
[Ariadna puts the kettle onto the fireplace that Tariel prepared beforehand and lit the fire. After the water started boiling she poured the water into a cup and put in a tiny packet with dried berries and herbs.]
"Do you want sugar with that?"
*Zainab nodded, holding up three fingers.*
Asriel: ...*whispering to Eira.* Maybe I can use my blessing to help mama feel better?
*Eira was finishing off her sandwich, chewing very carefully before she swallowed.*
Eira: *whispering back* I don't know...maybe.
[Ariadna adds three teaspoons of sugar and carries the cup over to Zainab]
"Here you go, be careful not to spill it, it's really hot. Once you feel better I want to know all the details about your sudden 'misfortunate illness'."
[The spider winks as she gives the healer her tea. Then pulls out the notebook again and leaves to tend to other ghosts and collect their feedback.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock }
*Zainab gives Ariadna a puzzled look for a moment before she shrugged it off. She gently blows on her tea before taking a small sip, letting out a soft moan as she took in the fruity flavors.*
*She let out a sigh, nestling the cup between her hands as she leaned against Yorabba's shoulders.*
Zainab: How are you doing? Zainab: Are you enjoying the picnic so far?
( @cold-mother-yngya )
"Well, the snowball fight was good fun;" *Malkuth chuckled, looking towards Eira.* "You did well out there, Eira. You probably would've made a great member of Woolhaven's guard, had fate dealt our kind a better hand."
{ @sheep-of-horn-avenue @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya }
*Eira was slowly reaching for another sandwich when Malkuth addressed her, hand hovering over the sandwiches plate before she grabbed one from the side.*
Eira: Thank you Mr. Malkuth. Eira: It was fun having a snowball fight *she says, giving him a meek smile before taking a bite.*
*Eira wasn't really keen on thinking what life would've been like had she was given a chance to live, because ultimately, it reminded her of the night where she witnessed her mother get brutilized by that man with a mace...how she couldn't do anything to stop it.*
*But, with her father attending to start training her soon, perhaps she'll feel better.*
Naomi (she got a 9): *looking over from eating her salad.* Are you ok, Eira?
Eira: ! Oh, I'm fine...*she says, flushing.* just thinking about stuff...
*Naomi smile peeks through her scarf.*
Naomi: You know...since you're leaving soon, Naomi: I wanted to make you a farewell gift..
Eira: *blushing* !? T-that's not necessary I-
*Naomi pulls out a rectangular packaged, wrapped and held together with a cyan ribbon.*
Naomi: You can open it right now if you'd like!
*Eira paused for a moment, her eyes darting towards the other picnic attenders with suspicion (mostly Yorabba and Temi) as she slowly unwrapping the present as she made sure the cost was clear;
it was a red scarf with flower patterns etched near the ends.*
Eira: ... Eira: T-thank you, Naomi, I apperciate it... *she mutters, her cheeks dark as she clenched the scarf close to her chest.* ( @cold-mother-yngya , @spool-bearer , @the-wayward-flock )
*Tiferet smiles as Naomi gives Eira her gift, enjoying their little bonding moment*
"Besides that, unfortunately I think that potion needs work." *Malkuth noted.* "It sent a nasty numbing sensation through my whole body, then after that nothing felt, smelled or tasted right."
{ @spool-bearer }
"Yeah, it seems like the recipe needs to be tailored for each individual to reach full results. Luckily for me, i got the whole range of possible effects already noted. Here, Let me try something for you, since it seems you got the absolute opposition."
[Ariadna flips her notebook a couple pages back, then rummages in her pouch and pulls out a yellow flower. She takes a cup and rips the flower into it, then adds some boiling water in it and fills the rest of the cup with the potion.
After she's done, she lifts the cup to Malkuth.]
"Here, try this now, might not be as perfect as Zainab got it but it should be better."
{ Winter jasmine adds a sweet aftertaste to the potion, roll a d10 and add a 10 to the result for new affects }
{ @the-wayward-flock }
*Malkuth ingests the revised potion and shudders as the tingly feeling goes through his body.* "Ooh, that actually feels much better." *He tells Ariadna.* "Hopefully now that off feeling will go away."
"Yeah, it shouldn't take long. While it's subsiding have some tea, the heat should help it go away faster. If you have any more question, feel free to ask Tariel, he knows about all of the effects firsthand. Meanwhile I will note how the other undead feel."
[Ariadna leaves to tend to other ghosts. She is very exited to collect the data she has at hand.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock}
Zainab: You're excited Ariadna! *she giggles as she takes a sip of her tea.*
"Am I really that easy to read, Zainab~?"
[She giggles]
"The potion is working. AND it can be tailored for each of you! And on top of all you got the perfect match! Which proves my theory that it's a common possibility! I am beyond exited for the experiments to come!"
"And I would like for you to give me all your thoughts regarding the potion. Do not miss any detail, no matter how minute. . . Well. You know the drill."
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
( @spool-bearer @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
(Yorabba) May I have some of that tea as well? It feels.... Like I have nerves vibrating unpleasantly. I'd like to end the feeling quickly as well...
[Ariadna notes something in her notebook then fips it a few pages back.]
"Vibrating you say. . . Are those vibrations erratic or repeating in the same area?"
[While waiting for the ram to answer she invites the ghosts to follow her over to the kettle and places it back on the fire to heat up more water.]
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
*A concerned expression etched across her face, looking over between the two of them.*
Zainab: Is it suppose to do that Ariadna..?
@spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya
"Not really, but it's not an unexpected effect. Nothing dangerous, Tariel had all of them and look at him, Prime and jolly."
[She gestures at Tariel who is currently entertaining himself and anyone watching him by juggling his axe and two apples. Or, rather, trying to.]
"I need to add just a bit of either daisies or forger-me-nots depending on the Yorabba's answer. And, hopefully, that will be enough to achieve the perfect match for him."
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
(Yorabba) It's...tingly? Not actually vibrating? Just...feels like it. Like, when you hit your funny bone. Except, I don't actually have flesh and blood and nerves, and my senses don't.... understand?
*He huffs*
I'm not sure how to describe it well....
( @spool-bearer @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
[Ariadna takes a second to choose her words]
"Alright, do you have this 'feeling' at the same place each time or in a different one each time?"
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
[Ariadna was waiting at the south entrance to the village long before the first beams of the sun touched the snow. She could hear the celebration still happening in the village behind her, yet she couldn't make herself join it. She anxiously recounted the contents of her basket for a thousandth time.]
(Sandwiches, salads, kettle, cups with the string, vials with tangibility potion, tea herbs, yarrow, spoons, sugar, salt, plates, water, a couple of slingshots, some targets and a knife.)
[And for a thousandth time everything was in place, but it have done little to subside her anxiety. Only as the dawn arrived did she feel the tension leave her shoulders a little as the sun beams chased away the night.
She still had a couple more hours before Tariel would come back from the construction so she started killing time the only way she knew how. She has set up a trap and was patiently waiting for some unfortunate rodent to get caught in it. Keeping her eyes on the string she did her best to not pay attention to the heightened heartbeat that was not her own. Dozing off and appearing near her again would not be ideal to say the least.
A couple of hours and three rodents later the celebration finally started to quiet down. Tariel came about carrying his axe. He greeted her with a kiss on a cheek.]
"Hi Riri. Did you wait long?"
"Only since the crack of dawn, I couldn't sleep."
[He gave her the look of an older brother, that just caught his sister coming home after sneaking out of the house.]
"I know, I know but I had a reason this time"
"And that would be ¿? "
"That's not something I should gossip about."
"What?"
"You'll understand later, I promise"
". . . I still don't approve of that 2 to 5 sleep schedule. And you promised you'd change it to something healthier."
"I know, but I really couldn't sleep this time."
[He sighs heavily] "Fine. At least let me know next time so that you don't spend the whole night alone, deal?"
"Deal. Have you invited everyone?"
"Yes, Zainab, Koka and their families, Malkuth, Tiferet and Poyel. I didn't get to meet Rami since she was still busy on in the Heart Chamber so I hope Koka told her where we're gathering."
"Good, so now we just have to wait"
[Tariel hummed in agreement and set besides her, letting the spider rest her head on his shoulder. Only thanks to the string were they able to interact with one another outside the village but today might be the day Ariadna finally figures out the ghost tangibility laws and helps their whole village become more functional outside it's borders.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue @the-wayward-flock }
"-ri
Riri"
[Tariel gently shook Ariadna awake. The spider was dozing off while watching the kids play. She, unfortunately, missed the ending and was mildly confused by the large snow pile in the middle of the clearing.]
"I told you should've slept."
"Sorry hun. *yawns* But i think if I did, I would get myself banned from Somnia."
"Wh-.. Doesn't matter. The rest are waiting to start the main event. I have already prepared everything, you just need to explain the plan to them."
"Alright. Thanks for waking me up, hun."
[Ariadna gives Tariel a kiss and makes her way to the picnic area that Tariel prepared. All the food from the basket was placed on the cloth to be able to be reached by anyone, ghost or mortal. And near the basket a couple of vials of her most recent potion were situated]
"Dear guests, I want to thank you all for attending this little event of mine. As you can see, I have prepared several meals for all of you, please choose what you like and pour yourselves some tea. Mortals, you may start eating right away. Ghosts, I ask you for your assistance.
In the last couple of days I have been trying to create a potion that is supposed to make it possible for you to regain your senses. Tariel, please demonstrate."
[After she finishes, Tariel places his axe on the ground and unties the golden string from it. Then takes a sip from the vial handed to him by the spider and his blue colour deepens. After that he picks up the axe from the ground and juggles it with his hand to better show the potency of the effect]
"As you can all see it works great on my husband but I would like for all of you to try it and tell me how you feel. So that I may erradicate any unforseen side effects of the potion."
{If your ghost decides to try the potion, please throw a d20.
20 - your undead regains full senses as if they were in their body again
6-19 - your undead will feel a wave of static travel trough their body as their senses return to them slightly dulled down by 5-12%
2-5 - the senses will be dulled down by 50%
1 - the potion doesn't work and they turn green for a day}
{you can roll, you can pick a number, I'm not your mother ¯\_(ツ)_/¯}
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock }
{I hope I tagged everyone ( 'o_o)}
Zainab: As much as I would love to try, I do not feel well enogh for it...
*Eira reaches over, taking a sip of the vial. She felt a static travel through her body as she felt her body feel slightly dulled.*
Eira: I think it worked???
Asriel: Can I try?
*Asriel takes a sip next, also feeling a static travel down his ghostly figure.*
Asriel: Oh me too!
"Why thank you, Ariadna." *Tiferet takes a sip next, feeling a similar static tingling sensation as Asriel and Eira.* "Ooh... That felt weird."
*Malkuth takes a sip next, but he gets a bad numbing sensation throughout his ghostly body.* "Oh... Oh no... That didn't work at all..."
{ @cold-mother-yngya @spool-bearer @sheep-of-horn-avenue }
(Poyel) A good weird or a bad weird? *They ask as they hold out their hand to Tiferet.
(Koka 19) *She shivers as sensation comes to her, dull, but very much present.* Ooohh, this is so much better!
(Koka's kids 11) (Aza) Woahhh, tingly!
(Keru) it's a weird tingle....I don't know if I like it...
(Chazaq 16) oh wow, this feels... interesting. A good interesting...
(Yorabba 7) I....don't think I like this....
(Temi 19) Hehehe, it's like my body is starting to wake up, but it's not really there!
(Aniel 3) I...think I feel less than I did before.....
(Rami 14 ) This is definitely a weird tingle...
"I think a 'Good' weird." *Tiferet answered, slipping off the loop of golden thread around her finger for a moment before holding the hand Poyel reached out with. While slightly duller in feel compared to having the thread on, she could still feel Poyel's hand quite well.* "My grip doesn't feel solid enough to start woodwork again without the thread but it's something."
"Speak for yourself, Tiferet...!" *Malkuth muttered, still reeling from that numbing sensation.* "Tell me, how long does the dosage last...?" *He asked Tariel.*
( @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
"Hmmmm, the potion was fine-tuned to me so I will have the effect for about half a day. But I think you will last no more than 2-3 hours after the sensations kick in. That, in itself, will take no more than an hour."
[Tariel finished, then picked up a sandwich from the nearest plate]
"Once the numbness subsides we can eat!"
[He tries to count the blessings to uplift Malkuth's mood]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @the-wayward-flock }
"Thank you for this opportunity, Tariel." *Tiferet smiled, bowing her head in prayer to count her blessings before she started to eat.*
"Even if it doesn't work for all of us, It's the thought that counts." *Malkuth takes off his loop of thread then touched the cloth the picnic was set upon. To his hands it didn't feel right because of the potion but he'd have to make do until it wears off*
*Zainab stood as she watched the others take food from the plates, some hesitating as they did so.*
Zainab: Eira, remember to chew your food properly...
Eira: I will mama! Are you okay?
*The healer gave her a small smile. She was joyous in feeling her senses return for a brief moment...but there was also...*
Zainab: I will be in a moment.
Zainab: Be right back...
*She turns, heading straight towards a small area behind a set of tree's away from the picnic area. Some of the others looked on in confusion....until they heard faint hurling noises.*
*Zainab came back in a few moments, wripping away the black substance from her chin with a random cloth as she cleared her throat.*
Zainab: That vial does wonders, I could feel this cloth against my ghostly figure! *she shoved the cloth in her apron pocket.*
Zainab: Do we have anything with mushrooms?
[ @spool-bearer , @cold-mother-yngya ]
"Here, this salad has some, I took out the arugula"
[Ariadna brings a plate to Zainab]
"And after you done, I'll make you some special tea. To think that the you would also be the perfect match. . . Must be fate."
[The spider smiles and hands over the plate with mushrooms, tomatoes and some cauliflower]
"If you want any salt, it's right next to the basket"
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender }
*Tiferet's face lit up with concern as she heard Zainab retching in the thicket, turning to look towards her as she returned*
"Are you sure you're feeling well, Zainab...?" *Tiferet asked once Zainab was given her salad, worried that there may have been some unintended side-effects from Tariel's potion*
*Malkuth meanwhile looked towards Tariel. Between his own numbness and now Zainab being sick, it seemed to him like this potion was a dud.*
{ @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue }
"That's not potion's effect. It made me stiff once after one of the first prototypes. But I never vomited. And, judging from her colour, she got a perfect match.
But then, why did she just hurl then?"
[Tariel stands just as confused as the rest]
"You, on the other hand got a total opposition. The only worse outcome would be you turning green. But don't worry, once the numbness subsides you will regain your senses at about half the strength of that of the living."
{ @the-wayward-flock @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender }
*Zainab was admittedly only partially paying attention as she enjoyed her salad, joyous that her taste buds are back to normal.*
*You know what would be great right now? Mushroom and pepper skewers!*
*Zainab lightly sighed. Maybe she can ask Yorabba to make some when they get to the spot....*
Asriel: Mama are you okay?
Zainab: I'm fine honey. Got alittle sickness thats all...*she places the empty salad bowl down.*
(Yorabba) *Something was very familiar about Zainab's behavior and illness. He couldn't pinpoint what it could be, because the option that kept coming to mind was impossible.*
Honey.... perhaps we can stay another day in Woolhaven, you definitely sick with something and keeping you here is safer than leaving for now. What I want can wait a bit, I'm growing more worried about you....
( @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
*Malkuth watched Zainab as he poured himself some tea; as much as he wanted her to help Yorabba restore his faith, her health came first.*
"You can stay if you want, Zainab, but your wellbeing should be priority." *Malkuth suggested.* "It's not normal for ghosts to develop symptoms of illnesses beyond what may have caused the death of their mortal body. Even if Tariel says it's unrelated to his potion, we can't be sure until you're well again."
*Zainab let out a hum, resting a hand over her lap. Personally, Zainab sees no issues about staying another day - in fact she could argue that this is a good thing, even at the cost of her wellbeing.*
Zainab: I suppose you two are right.... Zainab, smiling gently: If we must stay another day we will!
*Zainab picked up her empty bowl, inching it towards Ariadna with a smile.*
Zainab: May I have seconds?
( @cold-mother-yngya , @spool-bearer )
(Yorabba) Wait, I can get it for you, love.
*Yorabba said as he takes her bowl, kissing her cheek before heading back over to the food to fill the bowl, adding extra mushrooms and peppers for her, before returning to her and handing her the bowl.*
Here you go...
*Zainab gave him a tender smile, resting the bowl in her arms as she used her free hand to pull him closer, giving him a kiss on the tip of his nose.*
Zainab: Thank you Abby~
*Eira stuck out her tongue as she playfully gagged, the grip on her sandwich tightening. Well, at least they get to stay another day, but at what cost? Her mother apparently being unwell*
*Asriel was, of course, oblivious as he carefully ate his sandwich, looking over at their parents with a quizzical look.*
Asriel: Whats going on?
Eira: We're staying in Woolhaven for another day!
Asriel: Why?
Eira: Because mama doesn't feel well
Asriel: Oh....*he murmurs with a sad look*
Eira: I-i think she'll be fine, Eira: (( then it'll mean we'll have to leave.... ))
(Yorabba) Your papa is looking out for her, she'll be fine soon enough.
*He reassured the kids, sticking close to Zainab*
*Malkuth took a sip of his tea, but shuddered as it tasted off in his mouth due to the potion not working well with him. To avoid being rude, he swallowed it down, shuddering in disgust.*
"well if your symptoms worsen while we're out here, Zainab..." *He shook his head, pushing his cup of tea to one side.* "Then get yourself home, for your sake." *He made sure his thread was put back on after taking it off for the potion*
Zainab: *gives him a soft smile.* I apperciate the worry Malkuth...
*Zainab practically glowed as she ate her second helping with gusto, greatful for her senses returning. She gingerly took a napkin, using it to wipe her chin as she settled the once again empty bowl down.*
Zainab: Phew... Zainab: Ariadna, I'm ready for that tea now... Zainab: *thinking* please be fruit flavored because now I'm craving fruit for some reason...
@spool-bearer
"Sure, which one do you want? We got herbal, berry and mint ones. I also can quickly make a different kind of you want something specific."
[The spider hides her notebook back into her pouch as she stands up to go over to the kettle with cups.]
Zainab: Oh! Berry please!
"Sure! Give me a few minutes to boil the water."
[Ariadna puts the kettle onto the fireplace that Tariel prepared beforehand and lit the fire. After the water started boiling she poured the water into a cup and put in a tiny packet with dried berries and herbs.]
"Do you want sugar with that?"
*Zainab nodded, holding up three fingers.*
Asriel: ...*whispering to Eira.* Maybe I can use my blessing to help mama feel better?
*Eira was finishing off her sandwich, chewing very carefully before she swallowed.*
Eira: *whispering back* I don't know...maybe.
[Ariadna adds three teaspoons of sugar and carries the cup over to Zainab]
"Here you go, be careful not to spill it, it's really hot. Once you feel better I want to know all the details about your sudden 'misfortunate illness'."
[The spider winks as she gives the healer her tea. Then pulls out the notebook again and leaves to tend to other ghosts and collect their feedback.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock }
*Zainab gives Ariadna a puzzled look for a moment before she shrugged it off. She gently blows on her tea before taking a small sip, letting out a soft moan as she took in the fruity flavors.*
*She let out a sigh, nestling the cup between her hands as she leaned against Yorabba's shoulders.*
Zainab: How are you doing? Zainab: Are you enjoying the picnic so far?
( @cold-mother-yngya )
"Well, the snowball fight was good fun;" *Malkuth chuckled, looking towards Eira.* "You did well out there, Eira. You probably would've made a great member of Woolhaven's guard, had fate dealt our kind a better hand."
{ @sheep-of-horn-avenue @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya }
*Eira was slowly reaching for another sandwich when Malkuth addressed her, hand hovering over the sandwiches plate before she grabbed one from the side.*
Eira: Thank you Mr. Malkuth. Eira: It was fun having a snowball fight *she says, giving him a meek smile before taking a bite.*
*Eira wasn't really keen on thinking what life would've been like had she was given a chance to live, because ultimately, it reminded her of the night where she witnessed her mother get brutilized by that man with a mace...how she couldn't do anything to stop it.*
*But, with her father attending to start training her soon, perhaps she'll feel better.*
Naomi (she got a 9): *looking over from eating her salad.* Are you ok, Eira?
Eira: ! Oh, I'm fine...*she says, flushing.* just thinking about stuff...
*Naomi smile peeks through her scarf.*
Naomi: You know...since you're leaving soon, Naomi: I wanted to make you a farewell gift..
Eira: *blushing* !? T-that's not necessary I-
*Naomi pulls out a rectangular packaged, wrapped and held together with a cyan ribbon.*
Naomi: You can open it right now if you'd like!
*Eira paused for a moment, her eyes darting towards the other picnic attenders with suspicion (mostly Yorabba and Temi) as she slowly unwrapping the present as she made sure the cost was clear;
it was a red scarf with flower patterns etched near the ends.*
Eira: ... Eira: T-thank you, Naomi, I apperciate it... *she mutters, her cheeks dark as she clenched the scarf close to her chest.* ( @cold-mother-yngya , @spool-bearer , @the-wayward-flock )
*Tiferet smiles as Naomi gives Eira her gift, enjoying their little bonding moment*
"Besides that, unfortunately I think that potion needs work." *Malkuth noted.* "It sent a nasty numbing sensation through my whole body, then after that nothing felt, smelled or tasted right."
{ @spool-bearer }
"Yeah, it seems like the recipe needs to be tailored for each individual to reach full results. Luckily for me, i got the whole range of possible effects already noted. Here, Let me try something for you, since it seems you got the absolute opposition."
[Ariadna flips her notebook a couple pages back, then rummages in her pouch and pulls out a yellow flower. She takes a cup and rips the flower into it, then adds some boiling water in it and fills the rest of the cup with the potion.
After she's done, she lifts the cup to Malkuth.]
"Here, try this now, might not be as perfect as Zainab got it but it should be better."
{ Winter jasmine adds a sweet aftertaste to the potion, roll a d10 and add a 10 to the result for new affects }
{ @the-wayward-flock }
*Malkuth ingests the revised potion and shudders as the tingly feeling goes through his body.* "Ooh, that actually feels much better." *He tells Ariadna.* "Hopefully now that off feeling will go away."
"Yeah, it shouldn't take long. While it's subsiding have some tea, the heat should help it go away faster. If you have any more question, feel free to ask Tariel, he knows about all of the effects firsthand. Meanwhile I will note how the other undead feel."
[Ariadna leaves to tend to other ghosts. She is very exited to collect the data she has at hand.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock}
Zainab: You're excited Ariadna! *she giggles as she takes a sip of her tea.*
"Am I really that easy to read, Zainab~?"
[She giggles]
"The potion is working. AND it can be tailored for each of you! And on top of all you got the perfect match! Which proves my theory that it's a common possibility! I am beyond exited for the experiments to come!"
"And I would like for you to give me all your thoughts regarding the potion. Do not miss any detail, no matter how minute. . . Well. You know the drill."
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
( @spool-bearer @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
(Yorabba) May I have some of that tea as well? It feels.... Like I have nerves vibrating unpleasantly. I'd like to end the feeling quickly as well...
[Ariadna notes something in her notebook then fips it a few pages back.]
"Vibrating you say. . . Are those vibrations erratic or repeating in the same area?"
[While waiting for the ram to answer she invites the ghosts to follow her over to the kettle and places it back on the fire to heat up more water.]
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
*A concerned expression etched across her face, looking over between the two of them.*
Zainab: Is it suppose to do that Ariadna..?
@spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya
"Not really, but it's not an unexpected effect. Nothing dangerous, Tariel had all of them and look at him, Prime and jolly."
[She gestures at Tariel who is currently entertaining himself and anyone watching him by juggling his axe and two apples. Or, rather, trying to.]
"I need to add just a bit of either daisies or forger-me-nots depending on the Yorabba's answer. And, hopefully, that will be enough to achieve the perfect match for him."
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
[Ariadna was waiting at the south entrance to the village long before the first beams of the sun touched the snow. She could hear the celebration still happening in the village behind her, yet she couldn't make herself join it. She anxiously recounted the contents of her basket for a thousandth time.]
(Sandwiches, salads, kettle, cups with the string, vials with tangibility potion, tea herbs, yarrow, spoons, sugar, salt, plates, water, a couple of slingshots, some targets and a knife.)
[And for a thousandth time everything was in place, but it have done little to subside her anxiety. Only as the dawn arrived did she feel the tension leave her shoulders a little as the sun beams chased away the night.
She still had a couple more hours before Tariel would come back from the construction so she started killing time the only way she knew how. She has set up a trap and was patiently waiting for some unfortunate rodent to get caught in it. Keeping her eyes on the string she did her best to not pay attention to the heightened heartbeat that was not her own. Dozing off and appearing near her again would not be ideal to say the least.
A couple of hours and three rodents later the celebration finally started to quiet down. Tariel came about carrying his axe. He greeted her with a kiss on a cheek.]
"Hi Riri. Did you wait long?"
"Only since the crack of dawn, I couldn't sleep."
[He gave her the look of an older brother, that just caught his sister coming home after sneaking out of the house.]
"I know, I know but I had a reason this time"
"And that would be ¿? "
"That's not something I should gossip about."
"What?"
"You'll understand later, I promise"
". . . I still don't approve of that 2 to 5 sleep schedule. And you promised you'd change it to something healthier."
"I know, but I really couldn't sleep this time."
[He sighs heavily] "Fine. At least let me know next time so that you don't spend the whole night alone, deal?"
"Deal. Have you invited everyone?"
"Yes, Zainab, Koka and their families, Malkuth, Tiferet and Poyel. I didn't get to meet Rami since she was still busy on in the Heart Chamber so I hope Koka told her where we're gathering."
"Good, so now we just have to wait"
[Tariel hummed in agreement and set besides her, letting the spider rest her head on his shoulder. Only thanks to the string were they able to interact with one another outside the village but today might be the day Ariadna finally figures out the ghost tangibility laws and helps their whole village become more functional outside it's borders.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue @the-wayward-flock }
"-ri
Riri"
[Tariel gently shook Ariadna awake. The spider was dozing off while watching the kids play. She, unfortunately, missed the ending and was mildly confused by the large snow pile in the middle of the clearing.]
"I told you should've slept."
"Sorry hun. *yawns* But i think if I did, I would get myself banned from Somnia."
"Wh-.. Doesn't matter. The rest are waiting to start the main event. I have already prepared everything, you just need to explain the plan to them."
"Alright. Thanks for waking me up, hun."
[Ariadna gives Tariel a kiss and makes her way to the picnic area that Tariel prepared. All the food from the basket was placed on the cloth to be able to be reached by anyone, ghost or mortal. And near the basket a couple of vials of her most recent potion were situated]
"Dear guests, I want to thank you all for attending this little event of mine. As you can see, I have prepared several meals for all of you, please choose what you like and pour yourselves some tea. Mortals, you may start eating right away. Ghosts, I ask you for your assistance.
In the last couple of days I have been trying to create a potion that is supposed to make it possible for you to regain your senses. Tariel, please demonstrate."
[After she finishes, Tariel places his axe on the ground and unties the golden string from it. Then takes a sip from the vial handed to him by the spider and his blue colour deepens. After that he picks up the axe from the ground and juggles it with his hand to better show the potency of the effect]
"As you can all see it works great on my husband but I would like for all of you to try it and tell me how you feel. So that I may erradicate any unforseen side effects of the potion."
{If your ghost decides to try the potion, please throw a d20.
20 - your undead regains full senses as if they were in their body again
6-19 - your undead will feel a wave of static travel trough their body as their senses return to them slightly dulled down by 5-12%
2-5 - the senses will be dulled down by 50%
1 - the potion doesn't work and they turn green for a day}
{you can roll, you can pick a number, I'm not your mother ¯\_(ツ)_/¯}
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock }
{I hope I tagged everyone ( 'o_o)}
Zainab: As much as I would love to try, I do not feel well enogh for it...
*Eira reaches over, taking a sip of the vial. She felt a static travel through her body as she felt her body feel slightly dulled.*
Eira: I think it worked???
Asriel: Can I try?
*Asriel takes a sip next, also feeling a static travel down his ghostly figure.*
Asriel: Oh me too!
"Why thank you, Ariadna." *Tiferet takes a sip next, feeling a similar static tingling sensation as Asriel and Eira.* "Ooh... That felt weird."
*Malkuth takes a sip next, but he gets a bad numbing sensation throughout his ghostly body.* "Oh... Oh no... That didn't work at all..."
{ @cold-mother-yngya @spool-bearer @sheep-of-horn-avenue }
(Poyel) A good weird or a bad weird? *They ask as they hold out their hand to Tiferet.
(Koka 19) *She shivers as sensation comes to her, dull, but very much present.* Ooohh, this is so much better!
(Koka's kids 11) (Aza) Woahhh, tingly!
(Keru) it's a weird tingle....I don't know if I like it...
(Chazaq 16) oh wow, this feels... interesting. A good interesting...
(Yorabba 7) I....don't think I like this....
(Temi 19) Hehehe, it's like my body is starting to wake up, but it's not really there!
(Aniel 3) I...think I feel less than I did before.....
(Rami 14 ) This is definitely a weird tingle...
"I think a 'Good' weird." *Tiferet answered, slipping off the loop of golden thread around her finger for a moment before holding the hand Poyel reached out with. While slightly duller in feel compared to having the thread on, she could still feel Poyel's hand quite well.* "My grip doesn't feel solid enough to start woodwork again without the thread but it's something."
"Speak for yourself, Tiferet...!" *Malkuth muttered, still reeling from that numbing sensation.* "Tell me, how long does the dosage last...?" *He asked Tariel.*
( @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
"Hmmmm, the potion was fine-tuned to me so I will have the effect for about half a day. But I think you will last no more than 2-3 hours after the sensations kick in. That, in itself, will take no more than an hour."
[Tariel finished, then picked up a sandwich from the nearest plate]
"Once the numbness subsides we can eat!"
[He tries to count the blessings to uplift Malkuth's mood]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @the-wayward-flock }
"Thank you for this opportunity, Tariel." *Tiferet smiled, bowing her head in prayer to count her blessings before she started to eat.*
"Even if it doesn't work for all of us, It's the thought that counts." *Malkuth takes off his loop of thread then touched the cloth the picnic was set upon. To his hands it didn't feel right because of the potion but he'd have to make do until it wears off*
*Zainab stood as she watched the others take food from the plates, some hesitating as they did so.*
Zainab: Eira, remember to chew your food properly...
Eira: I will mama! Are you okay?
*The healer gave her a small smile. She was joyous in feeling her senses return for a brief moment...but there was also...*
Zainab: I will be in a moment.
Zainab: Be right back...
*She turns, heading straight towards a small area behind a set of tree's away from the picnic area. Some of the others looked on in confusion....until they heard faint hurling noises.*
*Zainab came back in a few moments, wripping away the black substance from her chin with a random cloth as she cleared her throat.*
Zainab: That vial does wonders, I could feel this cloth against my ghostly figure! *she shoved the cloth in her apron pocket.*
Zainab: Do we have anything with mushrooms?
[ @spool-bearer , @cold-mother-yngya ]
"Here, this salad has some, I took out the arugula"
[Ariadna brings a plate to Zainab]
"And after you done, I'll make you some special tea. To think that the you would also be the perfect match. . . Must be fate."
[The spider smiles and hands over the plate with mushrooms, tomatoes and some cauliflower]
"If you want any salt, it's right next to the basket"
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender }
*Tiferet's face lit up with concern as she heard Zainab retching in the thicket, turning to look towards her as she returned*
"Are you sure you're feeling well, Zainab...?" *Tiferet asked once Zainab was given her salad, worried that there may have been some unintended side-effects from Tariel's potion*
*Malkuth meanwhile looked towards Tariel. Between his own numbness and now Zainab being sick, it seemed to him like this potion was a dud.*
{ @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue }
"That's not potion's effect. It made me stiff once after one of the first prototypes. But I never vomited. And, judging from her colour, she got a perfect match.
But then, why did she just hurl then?"
[Tariel stands just as confused as the rest]
"You, on the other hand got a total opposition. The only worse outcome would be you turning green. But don't worry, once the numbness subsides you will regain your senses at about half the strength of that of the living."
{ @the-wayward-flock @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender }
*Zainab was admittedly only partially paying attention as she enjoyed her salad, joyous that her taste buds are back to normal.*
*You know what would be great right now? Mushroom and pepper skewers!*
*Zainab lightly sighed. Maybe she can ask Yorabba to make some when they get to the spot....*
Asriel: Mama are you okay?
Zainab: I'm fine honey. Got alittle sickness thats all...*she places the empty salad bowl down.*
(Yorabba) *Something was very familiar about Zainab's behavior and illness. He couldn't pinpoint what it could be, because the option that kept coming to mind was impossible.*
Honey.... perhaps we can stay another day in Woolhaven, you definitely sick with something and keeping you here is safer than leaving for now. What I want can wait a bit, I'm growing more worried about you....
( @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
*Malkuth watched Zainab as he poured himself some tea; as much as he wanted her to help Yorabba restore his faith, her health came first.*
"You can stay if you want, Zainab, but your wellbeing should be priority." *Malkuth suggested.* "It's not normal for ghosts to develop symptoms of illnesses beyond what may have caused the death of their mortal body. Even if Tariel says it's unrelated to his potion, we can't be sure until you're well again."
*Zainab let out a hum, resting a hand over her lap. Personally, Zainab sees no issues about staying another day - in fact she could argue that this is a good thing, even at the cost of her wellbeing.*
Zainab: I suppose you two are right.... Zainab, smiling gently: If we must stay another day we will!
*Zainab picked up her empty bowl, inching it towards Ariadna with a smile.*
Zainab: May I have seconds?
( @cold-mother-yngya , @spool-bearer )
(Yorabba) Wait, I can get it for you, love.
*Yorabba said as he takes her bowl, kissing her cheek before heading back over to the food to fill the bowl, adding extra mushrooms and peppers for her, before returning to her and handing her the bowl.*
Here you go...
*Zainab gave him a tender smile, resting the bowl in her arms as she used her free hand to pull him closer, giving him a kiss on the tip of his nose.*
Zainab: Thank you Abby~
*Eira stuck out her tongue as she playfully gagged, the grip on her sandwich tightening. Well, at least they get to stay another day, but at what cost? Her mother apparently being unwell*
*Asriel was, of course, oblivious as he carefully ate his sandwich, looking over at their parents with a quizzical look.*
Asriel: Whats going on?
Eira: We're staying in Woolhaven for another day!
Asriel: Why?
Eira: Because mama doesn't feel well
Asriel: Oh....*he murmurs with a sad look*
Eira: I-i think she'll be fine, Eira: (( then it'll mean we'll have to leave.... ))
(Yorabba) Your papa is looking out for her, she'll be fine soon enough.
*He reassured the kids, sticking close to Zainab*
*Malkuth took a sip of his tea, but shuddered as it tasted off in his mouth due to the potion not working well with him. To avoid being rude, he swallowed it down, shuddering in disgust.*
"well if your symptoms worsen while we're out here, Zainab..." *He shook his head, pushing his cup of tea to one side.* "Then get yourself home, for your sake." *He made sure his thread was put back on after taking it off for the potion*
Zainab: *gives him a soft smile.* I apperciate the worry Malkuth...
*Zainab practically glowed as she ate her second helping with gusto, greatful for her senses returning. She gingerly took a napkin, using it to wipe her chin as she settled the once again empty bowl down.*
Zainab: Phew... Zainab: Ariadna, I'm ready for that tea now... Zainab: *thinking* please be fruit flavored because now I'm craving fruit for some reason...
@spool-bearer
"Sure, which one do you want? We got herbal, berry and mint ones. I also can quickly make a different kind of you want something specific."
[The spider hides her notebook back into her pouch as she stands up to go over to the kettle with cups.]
Zainab: Oh! Berry please!
"Sure! Give me a few minutes to boil the water."
[Ariadna puts the kettle onto the fireplace that Tariel prepared beforehand and lit the fire. After the water started boiling she poured the water into a cup and put in a tiny packet with dried berries and herbs.]
"Do you want sugar with that?"
*Zainab nodded, holding up three fingers.*
Asriel: ...*whispering to Eira.* Maybe I can use my blessing to help mama feel better?
*Eira was finishing off her sandwich, chewing very carefully before she swallowed.*
Eira: *whispering back* I don't know...maybe.
[Ariadna adds three teaspoons of sugar and carries the cup over to Zainab]
"Here you go, be careful not to spill it, it's really hot. Once you feel better I want to know all the details about your sudden 'misfortunate illness'."
[The spider winks as she gives the healer her tea. Then pulls out the notebook again and leaves to tend to other ghosts and collect their feedback.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock }
*Zainab gives Ariadna a puzzled look for a moment before she shrugged it off. She gently blows on her tea before taking a small sip, letting out a soft moan as she took in the fruity flavors.*
*She let out a sigh, nestling the cup between her hands as she leaned against Yorabba's shoulders.*
Zainab: How are you doing? Zainab: Are you enjoying the picnic so far?
( @cold-mother-yngya )
"Well, the snowball fight was good fun;" *Malkuth chuckled, looking towards Eira.* "You did well out there, Eira. You probably would've made a great member of Woolhaven's guard, had fate dealt our kind a better hand."
{ @sheep-of-horn-avenue @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya }
*Eira was slowly reaching for another sandwich when Malkuth addressed her, hand hovering over the sandwiches plate before she grabbed one from the side.*
Eira: Thank you Mr. Malkuth. Eira: It was fun having a snowball fight *she says, giving him a meek smile before taking a bite.*
*Eira wasn't really keen on thinking what life would've been like had she was given a chance to live, because ultimately, it reminded her of the night where she witnessed her mother get brutilized by that man with a mace...how she couldn't do anything to stop it.*
*But, with her father attending to start training her soon, perhaps she'll feel better.*
Naomi (she got a 9): *looking over from eating her salad.* Are you ok, Eira?
Eira: ! Oh, I'm fine...*she says, flushing.* just thinking about stuff...
*Naomi smile peeks through her scarf.*
Naomi: You know...since you're leaving soon, Naomi: I wanted to make you a farewell gift..
Eira: *blushing* !? T-that's not necessary I-
*Naomi pulls out a rectangular packaged, wrapped and held together with a cyan ribbon.*
Naomi: You can open it right now if you'd like!
*Eira paused for a moment, her eyes darting towards the other picnic attenders with suspicion (mostly Yorabba and Temi) as she slowly unwrapping the present as she made sure the cost was clear;
it was a red scarf with flower patterns etched near the ends.*
Eira: ... Eira: T-thank you, Naomi, I apperciate it... *she mutters, her cheeks dark as she clenched the scarf close to her chest.* ( @cold-mother-yngya , @spool-bearer , @the-wayward-flock )
*Tiferet smiles as Naomi gives Eira her gift, enjoying their little bonding moment*
"Besides that, unfortunately I think that potion needs work." *Malkuth noted.* "It sent a nasty numbing sensation through my whole body, then after that nothing felt, smelled or tasted right."
{ @spool-bearer }
"Yeah, it seems like the recipe needs to be tailored for each individual to reach full results. Luckily for me, i got the whole range of possible effects already noted. Here, Let me try something for you, since it seems you got the absolute opposition."
[Ariadna flips her notebook a couple pages back, then rummages in her pouch and pulls out a yellow flower. She takes a cup and rips the flower into it, then adds some boiling water in it and fills the rest of the cup with the potion.
After she's done, she lifts the cup to Malkuth.]
"Here, try this now, might not be as perfect as Zainab got it but it should be better."
{ Winter jasmine adds a sweet aftertaste to the potion, roll a d10 and add a 10 to the result for new affects }
{ @the-wayward-flock }
*Malkuth ingests the revised potion and shudders as the tingly feeling goes through his body.* "Ooh, that actually feels much better." *He tells Ariadna.* "Hopefully now that off feeling will go away."
"Yeah, it shouldn't take long. While it's subsiding have some tea, the heat should help it go away faster. If you have any more question, feel free to ask Tariel, he knows about all of the effects firsthand. Meanwhile I will note how the other undead feel."
[Ariadna leaves to tend to other ghosts. She is very exited to collect the data she has at hand.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock}
Zainab: You're excited Ariadna! *she giggles as she takes a sip of her tea.*
"Am I really that easy to read, Zainab~?"
[She giggles]
"The potion is working. AND it can be tailored for each of you! And on top of all you got the perfect match! Which proves my theory that it's a common possibility! I am beyond exited for the experiments to come!"
"And I would like for you to give me all your thoughts regarding the potion. Do not miss any detail, no matter how minute. . . Well. You know the drill."
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
( @spool-bearer @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
(Yorabba) May I have some of that tea as well? It feels.... Like I have nerves vibrating unpleasantly. I'd like to end the feeling quickly as well...
[Ariadna notes something in her notebook then fips it a few pages back.]
"Vibrating you say. . . Are those vibrations erratic or repeating in the same area?"
[While waiting for the ram to answer she invites the ghosts to follow her over to the kettle and places it back on the fire to heat up more water.]
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
[Ariadna was waiting at the south entrance to the village long before the first beams of the sun touched the snow. She could hear the celebration still happening in the village behind her, yet she couldn't make herself join it. She anxiously recounted the contents of her basket for a thousandth time.]
(Sandwiches, salads, kettle, cups with the string, vials with tangibility potion, tea herbs, yarrow, spoons, sugar, salt, plates, water, a couple of slingshots, some targets and a knife.)
[And for a thousandth time everything was in place, but it have done little to subside her anxiety. Only as the dawn arrived did she feel the tension leave her shoulders a little as the sun beams chased away the night.
She still had a couple more hours before Tariel would come back from the construction so she started killing time the only way she knew how. She has set up a trap and was patiently waiting for some unfortunate rodent to get caught in it. Keeping her eyes on the string she did her best to not pay attention to the heightened heartbeat that was not her own. Dozing off and appearing near her again would not be ideal to say the least.
A couple of hours and three rodents later the celebration finally started to quiet down. Tariel came about carrying his axe. He greeted her with a kiss on a cheek.]
"Hi Riri. Did you wait long?"
"Only since the crack of dawn, I couldn't sleep."
[He gave her the look of an older brother, that just caught his sister coming home after sneaking out of the house.]
"I know, I know but I had a reason this time"
"And that would be ¿? "
"That's not something I should gossip about."
"What?"
"You'll understand later, I promise"
". . . I still don't approve of that 2 to 5 sleep schedule. And you promised you'd change it to something healthier."
"I know, but I really couldn't sleep this time."
[He sighs heavily] "Fine. At least let me know next time so that you don't spend the whole night alone, deal?"
"Deal. Have you invited everyone?"
"Yes, Zainab, Koka and their families, Malkuth, Tiferet and Poyel. I didn't get to meet Rami since she was still busy on in the Heart Chamber so I hope Koka told her where we're gathering."
"Good, so now we just have to wait"
[Tariel hummed in agreement and set besides her, letting the spider rest her head on his shoulder. Only thanks to the string were they able to interact with one another outside the village but today might be the day Ariadna finally figures out the ghost tangibility laws and helps their whole village become more functional outside it's borders.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue @the-wayward-flock }
"-ri
Riri"
[Tariel gently shook Ariadna awake. The spider was dozing off while watching the kids play. She, unfortunately, missed the ending and was mildly confused by the large snow pile in the middle of the clearing.]
"I told you should've slept."
"Sorry hun. *yawns* But i think if I did, I would get myself banned from Somnia."
"Wh-.. Doesn't matter. The rest are waiting to start the main event. I have already prepared everything, you just need to explain the plan to them."
"Alright. Thanks for waking me up, hun."
[Ariadna gives Tariel a kiss and makes her way to the picnic area that Tariel prepared. All the food from the basket was placed on the cloth to be able to be reached by anyone, ghost or mortal. And near the basket a couple of vials of her most recent potion were situated]
"Dear guests, I want to thank you all for attending this little event of mine. As you can see, I have prepared several meals for all of you, please choose what you like and pour yourselves some tea. Mortals, you may start eating right away. Ghosts, I ask you for your assistance.
In the last couple of days I have been trying to create a potion that is supposed to make it possible for you to regain your senses. Tariel, please demonstrate."
[After she finishes, Tariel places his axe on the ground and unties the golden string from it. Then takes a sip from the vial handed to him by the spider and his blue colour deepens. After that he picks up the axe from the ground and juggles it with his hand to better show the potency of the effect]
"As you can all see it works great on my husband but I would like for all of you to try it and tell me how you feel. So that I may erradicate any unforseen side effects of the potion."
{If your ghost decides to try the potion, please throw a d20.
20 - your undead regains full senses as if they were in their body again
6-19 - your undead will feel a wave of static travel trough their body as their senses return to them slightly dulled down by 5-12%
2-5 - the senses will be dulled down by 50%
1 - the potion doesn't work and they turn green for a day}
{you can roll, you can pick a number, I'm not your mother ¯\_(ツ)_/¯}
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock }
{I hope I tagged everyone ( 'o_o)}
Zainab: As much as I would love to try, I do not feel well enogh for it...
*Eira reaches over, taking a sip of the vial. She felt a static travel through her body as she felt her body feel slightly dulled.*
Eira: I think it worked???
Asriel: Can I try?
*Asriel takes a sip next, also feeling a static travel down his ghostly figure.*
Asriel: Oh me too!
"Why thank you, Ariadna." *Tiferet takes a sip next, feeling a similar static tingling sensation as Asriel and Eira.* "Ooh... That felt weird."
*Malkuth takes a sip next, but he gets a bad numbing sensation throughout his ghostly body.* "Oh... Oh no... That didn't work at all..."
{ @cold-mother-yngya @spool-bearer @sheep-of-horn-avenue }
(Poyel) A good weird or a bad weird? *They ask as they hold out their hand to Tiferet.
(Koka 19) *She shivers as sensation comes to her, dull, but very much present.* Ooohh, this is so much better!
(Koka's kids 11) (Aza) Woahhh, tingly!
(Keru) it's a weird tingle....I don't know if I like it...
(Chazaq 16) oh wow, this feels... interesting. A good interesting...
(Yorabba 7) I....don't think I like this....
(Temi 19) Hehehe, it's like my body is starting to wake up, but it's not really there!
(Aniel 3) I...think I feel less than I did before.....
(Rami 14 ) This is definitely a weird tingle...
"I think a 'Good' weird." *Tiferet answered, slipping off the loop of golden thread around her finger for a moment before holding the hand Poyel reached out with. While slightly duller in feel compared to having the thread on, she could still feel Poyel's hand quite well.* "My grip doesn't feel solid enough to start woodwork again without the thread but it's something."
"Speak for yourself, Tiferet...!" *Malkuth muttered, still reeling from that numbing sensation.* "Tell me, how long does the dosage last...?" *He asked Tariel.*
( @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
"Hmmmm, the potion was fine-tuned to me so I will have the effect for about half a day. But I think you will last no more than 2-3 hours after the sensations kick in. That, in itself, will take no more than an hour."
[Tariel finished, then picked up a sandwich from the nearest plate]
"Once the numbness subsides we can eat!"
[He tries to count the blessings to uplift Malkuth's mood]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @the-wayward-flock }
"Thank you for this opportunity, Tariel." *Tiferet smiled, bowing her head in prayer to count her blessings before she started to eat.*
"Even if it doesn't work for all of us, It's the thought that counts." *Malkuth takes off his loop of thread then touched the cloth the picnic was set upon. To his hands it didn't feel right because of the potion but he'd have to make do until it wears off*
*Zainab stood as she watched the others take food from the plates, some hesitating as they did so.*
Zainab: Eira, remember to chew your food properly...
Eira: I will mama! Are you okay?
*The healer gave her a small smile. She was joyous in feeling her senses return for a brief moment...but there was also...*
Zainab: I will be in a moment.
Zainab: Be right back...
*She turns, heading straight towards a small area behind a set of tree's away from the picnic area. Some of the others looked on in confusion....until they heard faint hurling noises.*
*Zainab came back in a few moments, wripping away the black substance from her chin with a random cloth as she cleared her throat.*
Zainab: That vial does wonders, I could feel this cloth against my ghostly figure! *she shoved the cloth in her apron pocket.*
Zainab: Do we have anything with mushrooms?
[ @spool-bearer , @cold-mother-yngya ]
"Here, this salad has some, I took out the arugula"
[Ariadna brings a plate to Zainab]
"And after you done, I'll make you some special tea. To think that the you would also be the perfect match. . . Must be fate."
[The spider smiles and hands over the plate with mushrooms, tomatoes and some cauliflower]
"If you want any salt, it's right next to the basket"
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender }
*Tiferet's face lit up with concern as she heard Zainab retching in the thicket, turning to look towards her as she returned*
"Are you sure you're feeling well, Zainab...?" *Tiferet asked once Zainab was given her salad, worried that there may have been some unintended side-effects from Tariel's potion*
*Malkuth meanwhile looked towards Tariel. Between his own numbness and now Zainab being sick, it seemed to him like this potion was a dud.*
{ @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue }
"That's not potion's effect. It made me stiff once after one of the first prototypes. But I never vomited. And, judging from her colour, she got a perfect match.
But then, why did she just hurl then?"
[Tariel stands just as confused as the rest]
"You, on the other hand got a total opposition. The only worse outcome would be you turning green. But don't worry, once the numbness subsides you will regain your senses at about half the strength of that of the living."
{ @the-wayward-flock @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender }
*Zainab was admittedly only partially paying attention as she enjoyed her salad, joyous that her taste buds are back to normal.*
*You know what would be great right now? Mushroom and pepper skewers!*
*Zainab lightly sighed. Maybe she can ask Yorabba to make some when they get to the spot....*
Asriel: Mama are you okay?
Zainab: I'm fine honey. Got alittle sickness thats all...*she places the empty salad bowl down.*
(Yorabba) *Something was very familiar about Zainab's behavior and illness. He couldn't pinpoint what it could be, because the option that kept coming to mind was impossible.*
Honey.... perhaps we can stay another day in Woolhaven, you definitely sick with something and keeping you here is safer than leaving for now. What I want can wait a bit, I'm growing more worried about you....
( @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
*Malkuth watched Zainab as he poured himself some tea; as much as he wanted her to help Yorabba restore his faith, her health came first.*
"You can stay if you want, Zainab, but your wellbeing should be priority." *Malkuth suggested.* "It's not normal for ghosts to develop symptoms of illnesses beyond what may have caused the death of their mortal body. Even if Tariel says it's unrelated to his potion, we can't be sure until you're well again."
*Zainab let out a hum, resting a hand over her lap. Personally, Zainab sees no issues about staying another day - in fact she could argue that this is a good thing, even at the cost of her wellbeing.*
Zainab: I suppose you two are right.... Zainab, smiling gently: If we must stay another day we will!
*Zainab picked up her empty bowl, inching it towards Ariadna with a smile.*
Zainab: May I have seconds?
( @cold-mother-yngya , @spool-bearer )
(Yorabba) Wait, I can get it for you, love.
*Yorabba said as he takes her bowl, kissing her cheek before heading back over to the food to fill the bowl, adding extra mushrooms and peppers for her, before returning to her and handing her the bowl.*
Here you go...
*Zainab gave him a tender smile, resting the bowl in her arms as she used her free hand to pull him closer, giving him a kiss on the tip of his nose.*
Zainab: Thank you Abby~
*Eira stuck out her tongue as she playfully gagged, the grip on her sandwich tightening. Well, at least they get to stay another day, but at what cost? Her mother apparently being unwell*
*Asriel was, of course, oblivious as he carefully ate his sandwich, looking over at their parents with a quizzical look.*
Asriel: Whats going on?
Eira: We're staying in Woolhaven for another day!
Asriel: Why?
Eira: Because mama doesn't feel well
Asriel: Oh....*he murmurs with a sad look*
Eira: I-i think she'll be fine, Eira: (( then it'll mean we'll have to leave.... ))
(Yorabba) Your papa is looking out for her, she'll be fine soon enough.
*He reassured the kids, sticking close to Zainab*
*Malkuth took a sip of his tea, but shuddered as it tasted off in his mouth due to the potion not working well with him. To avoid being rude, he swallowed it down, shuddering in disgust.*
"well if your symptoms worsen while we're out here, Zainab..." *He shook his head, pushing his cup of tea to one side.* "Then get yourself home, for your sake." *He made sure his thread was put back on after taking it off for the potion*
Zainab: *gives him a soft smile.* I apperciate the worry Malkuth...
*Zainab practically glowed as she ate her second helping with gusto, greatful for her senses returning. She gingerly took a napkin, using it to wipe her chin as she settled the once again empty bowl down.*
Zainab: Phew... Zainab: Ariadna, I'm ready for that tea now... Zainab: *thinking* please be fruit flavored because now I'm craving fruit for some reason...
@spool-bearer
"Sure, which one do you want? We got herbal, berry and mint ones. I also can quickly make a different kind of you want something specific."
[The spider hides her notebook back into her pouch as she stands up to go over to the kettle with cups.]
Zainab: Oh! Berry please!
"Sure! Give me a few minutes to boil the water."
[Ariadna puts the kettle onto the fireplace that Tariel prepared beforehand and lit the fire. After the water started boiling she poured the water into a cup and put in a tiny packet with dried berries and herbs.]
"Do you want sugar with that?"
*Zainab nodded, holding up three fingers.*
Asriel: ...*whispering to Eira.* Maybe I can use my blessing to help mama feel better?
*Eira was finishing off her sandwich, chewing very carefully before she swallowed.*
Eira: *whispering back* I don't know...maybe.
[Ariadna adds three teaspoons of sugar and carries the cup over to Zainab]
"Here you go, be careful not to spill it, it's really hot. Once you feel better I want to know all the details about your sudden 'misfortunate illness'."
[The spider winks as she gives the healer her tea. Then pulls out the notebook again and leaves to tend to other ghosts and collect their feedback.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock }
*Zainab gives Ariadna a puzzled look for a moment before she shrugged it off. She gently blows on her tea before taking a small sip, letting out a soft moan as she took in the fruity flavors.*
*She let out a sigh, nestling the cup between her hands as she leaned against Yorabba's shoulders.*
Zainab: How are you doing? Zainab: Are you enjoying the picnic so far?
( @cold-mother-yngya )
"Well, the snowball fight was good fun;" *Malkuth chuckled, looking towards Eira.* "You did well out there, Eira. You probably would've made a great member of Woolhaven's guard, had fate dealt our kind a better hand."
{ @sheep-of-horn-avenue @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya }
*Eira was slowly reaching for another sandwich when Malkuth addressed her, hand hovering over the sandwiches plate before she grabbed one from the side.*
Eira: Thank you Mr. Malkuth. Eira: It was fun having a snowball fight *she says, giving him a meek smile before taking a bite.*
*Eira wasn't really keen on thinking what life would've been like had she was given a chance to live, because ultimately, it reminded her of the night where she witnessed her mother get brutilized by that man with a mace...how she couldn't do anything to stop it.*
*But, with her father attending to start training her soon, perhaps she'll feel better.*
Naomi (she got a 9): *looking over from eating her salad.* Are you ok, Eira?
Eira: ! Oh, I'm fine...*she says, flushing.* just thinking about stuff...
*Naomi smile peeks through her scarf.*
Naomi: You know...since you're leaving soon, Naomi: I wanted to make you a farewell gift..
Eira: *blushing* !? T-that's not necessary I-
*Naomi pulls out a rectangular packaged, wrapped and held together with a cyan ribbon.*
Naomi: You can open it right now if you'd like!
*Eira paused for a moment, her eyes darting towards the other picnic attenders with suspicion (mostly Yorabba and Temi) as she slowly unwrapping the present as she made sure the cost was clear;
it was a red scarf with flower patterns etched near the ends.*
Eira: ... Eira: T-thank you, Naomi, I apperciate it... *she mutters, her cheeks dark as she clenched the scarf close to her chest.* ( @cold-mother-yngya , @spool-bearer , @the-wayward-flock )
*Tiferet smiles as Naomi gives Eira her gift, enjoying their little bonding moment*
"Besides that, unfortunately I think that potion needs work." *Malkuth noted.* "It sent a nasty numbing sensation through my whole body, then after that nothing felt, smelled or tasted right."
{ @spool-bearer }
"Yeah, it seems like the recipe needs to be tailored for each individual to reach full results. Luckily for me, i got the whole range of possible effects already noted. Here, Let me try something for you, since it seems you got the absolute opposition."
[Ariadna flips her notebook a couple pages back, then rummages in her pouch and pulls out a yellow flower. She takes a cup and rips the flower into it, then adds some boiling water in it and fills the rest of the cup with the potion.
After she's done, she lifts the cup to Malkuth.]
"Here, try this now, might not be as perfect as Zainab got it but it should be better."
{ Winter jasmine adds a sweet aftertaste to the potion, roll a d10 and add a 10 to the result for new affects }
{ @the-wayward-flock }
*Malkuth ingests the revised potion and shudders as the tingly feeling goes through his body.* "Ooh, that actually feels much better." *He tells Ariadna.* "Hopefully now that off feeling will go away."
"Yeah, it shouldn't take long. While it's subsiding have some tea, the heat should help it go away faster. If you have any more question, feel free to ask Tariel, he knows about all of the effects firsthand. Meanwhile I will note how the other undead feel."
[Ariadna leaves to tend to other ghosts. She is very exited to collect the data she has at hand.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock}
Zainab: You're excited Ariadna! *she giggles as she takes a sip of her tea.*
"Am I really that easy to read, Zainab~?"
[She giggles]
"The potion is working. AND it can be tailored for each of you! And on top of all you got the perfect match! Which proves my theory that it's a common possibility! I am beyond exited for the experiments to come!"
"And I would like for you to give me all your thoughts regarding the potion. Do not miss any detail, no matter how minute. . . Well. You know the drill."
{@cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue}
[Ariadna was waiting at the south entrance to the village long before the first beams of the sun touched the snow. She could hear the celebration still happening in the village behind her, yet she couldn't make herself join it. She anxiously recounted the contents of her basket for a thousandth time.]
(Sandwiches, salads, kettle, cups with the string, vials with tangibility potion, tea herbs, yarrow, spoons, sugar, salt, plates, water, a couple of slingshots, some targets and a knife.)
[And for a thousandth time everything was in place, but it have done little to subside her anxiety. Only as the dawn arrived did she feel the tension leave her shoulders a little as the sun beams chased away the night.
She still had a couple more hours before Tariel would come back from the construction so she started killing time the only way she knew how. She has set up a trap and was patiently waiting for some unfortunate rodent to get caught in it. Keeping her eyes on the string she did her best to not pay attention to the heightened heartbeat that was not her own. Dozing off and appearing near her again would not be ideal to say the least.
A couple of hours and three rodents later the celebration finally started to quiet down. Tariel came about carrying his axe. He greeted her with a kiss on a cheek.]
"Hi Riri. Did you wait long?"
"Only since the crack of dawn, I couldn't sleep."
[He gave her the look of an older brother, that just caught his sister coming home after sneaking out of the house.]
"I know, I know but I had a reason this time"
"And that would be ¿? "
"That's not something I should gossip about."
"What?"
"You'll understand later, I promise"
". . . I still don't approve of that 2 to 5 sleep schedule. And you promised you'd change it to something healthier."
"I know, but I really couldn't sleep this time."
[He sighs heavily] "Fine. At least let me know next time so that you don't spend the whole night alone, deal?"
"Deal. Have you invited everyone?"
"Yes, Zainab, Koka and their families, Malkuth, Tiferet and Poyel. I didn't get to meet Rami since she was still busy on in the Heart Chamber so I hope Koka told her where we're gathering."
"Good, so now we just have to wait"
[Tariel hummed in agreement and set besides her, letting the spider rest her head on his shoulder. Only thanks to the string were they able to interact with one another outside the village but today might be the day Ariadna finally figures out the ghost tangibility laws and helps their whole village become more functional outside it's borders.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue @the-wayward-flock }
"-ri
Riri"
[Tariel gently shook Ariadna awake. The spider was dozing off while watching the kids play. She, unfortunately, missed the ending and was mildly confused by the large snow pile in the middle of the clearing.]
"I told you should've slept."
"Sorry hun. *yawns* But i think if I did, I would get myself banned from Somnia."
"Wh-.. Doesn't matter. The rest are waiting to start the main event. I have already prepared everything, you just need to explain the plan to them."
"Alright. Thanks for waking me up, hun."
[Ariadna gives Tariel a kiss and makes her way to the picnic area that Tariel prepared. All the food from the basket was placed on the cloth to be able to be reached by anyone, ghost or mortal. And near the basket a couple of vials of her most recent potion were situated]
"Dear guests, I want to thank you all for attending this little event of mine. As you can see, I have prepared several meals for all of you, please choose what you like and pour yourselves some tea. Mortals, you may start eating right away. Ghosts, I ask you for your assistance.
In the last couple of days I have been trying to create a potion that is supposed to make it possible for you to regain your senses. Tariel, please demonstrate."
[After she finishes, Tariel places his axe on the ground and unties the golden string from it. Then takes a sip from the vial handed to him by the spider and his blue colour deepens. After that he picks up the axe from the ground and juggles it with his hand to better show the potency of the effect]
"As you can all see it works great on my husband but I would like for all of you to try it and tell me how you feel. So that I may erradicate any unforseen side effects of the potion."
{If your ghost decides to try the potion, please throw a d20.
20 - your undead regains full senses as if they were in their body again
6-19 - your undead will feel a wave of static travel trough their body as their senses return to them slightly dulled down by 5-12%
2-5 - the senses will be dulled down by 50%
1 - the potion doesn't work and they turn green for a day}
{you can roll, you can pick a number, I'm not your mother ¯\_(ツ)_/¯}
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock }
{I hope I tagged everyone ( 'o_o)}
Zainab: As much as I would love to try, I do not feel well enogh for it...
*Eira reaches over, taking a sip of the vial. She felt a static travel through her body as she felt her body feel slightly dulled.*
Eira: I think it worked???
Asriel: Can I try?
*Asriel takes a sip next, also feeling a static travel down his ghostly figure.*
Asriel: Oh me too!
"Why thank you, Ariadna." *Tiferet takes a sip next, feeling a similar static tingling sensation as Asriel and Eira.* "Ooh... That felt weird."
*Malkuth takes a sip next, but he gets a bad numbing sensation throughout his ghostly body.* "Oh... Oh no... That didn't work at all..."
{ @cold-mother-yngya @spool-bearer @sheep-of-horn-avenue }
(Poyel) A good weird or a bad weird? *They ask as they hold out their hand to Tiferet.
(Koka 19) *She shivers as sensation comes to her, dull, but very much present.* Ooohh, this is so much better!
(Koka's kids 11) (Aza) Woahhh, tingly!
(Keru) it's a weird tingle....I don't know if I like it...
(Chazaq 16) oh wow, this feels... interesting. A good interesting...
(Yorabba 7) I....don't think I like this....
(Temi 19) Hehehe, it's like my body is starting to wake up, but it's not really there!
(Aniel 3) I...think I feel less than I did before.....
(Rami 14 ) This is definitely a weird tingle...
"I think a 'Good' weird." *Tiferet answered, slipping off the loop of golden thread around her finger for a moment before holding the hand Poyel reached out with. While slightly duller in feel compared to having the thread on, she could still feel Poyel's hand quite well.* "My grip doesn't feel solid enough to start woodwork again without the thread but it's something."
"Speak for yourself, Tiferet...!" *Malkuth muttered, still reeling from that numbing sensation.* "Tell me, how long does the dosage last...?" *He asked Tariel.*
( @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
"Hmmmm, the potion was fine-tuned to me so I will have the effect for about half a day. But I think you will last no more than 2-3 hours after the sensations kick in. That, in itself, will take no more than an hour."
[Tariel finished, then picked up a sandwich from the nearest plate]
"Once the numbness subsides we can eat!"
[He tries to count the blessings to uplift Malkuth's mood]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @the-wayward-flock }
"Thank you for this opportunity, Tariel." *Tiferet smiled, bowing her head in prayer to count her blessings before she started to eat.*
"Even if it doesn't work for all of us, It's the thought that counts." *Malkuth takes off his loop of thread then touched the cloth the picnic was set upon. To his hands it didn't feel right because of the potion but he'd have to make do until it wears off*
*Zainab stood as she watched the others take food from the plates, some hesitating as they did so.*
Zainab: Eira, remember to chew your food properly...
Eira: I will mama! Are you okay?
*The healer gave her a small smile. She was joyous in feeling her senses return for a brief moment...but there was also...*
Zainab: I will be in a moment.
Zainab: Be right back...
*She turns, heading straight towards a small area behind a set of tree's away from the picnic area. Some of the others looked on in confusion....until they heard faint hurling noises.*
*Zainab came back in a few moments, wripping away the black substance from her chin with a random cloth as she cleared her throat.*
Zainab: That vial does wonders, I could feel this cloth against my ghostly figure! *she shoved the cloth in her apron pocket.*
Zainab: Do we have anything with mushrooms?
[ @spool-bearer , @cold-mother-yngya ]
"Here, this salad has some, I took out the arugula"
[Ariadna brings a plate to Zainab]
"And after you done, I'll make you some special tea. To think that the you would also be the perfect match. . . Must be fate."
[The spider smiles and hands over the plate with mushrooms, tomatoes and some cauliflower]
"If you want any salt, it's right next to the basket"
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender }
*Tiferet's face lit up with concern as she heard Zainab retching in the thicket, turning to look towards her as she returned*
"Are you sure you're feeling well, Zainab...?" *Tiferet asked once Zainab was given her salad, worried that there may have been some unintended side-effects from Tariel's potion*
*Malkuth meanwhile looked towards Tariel. Between his own numbness and now Zainab being sick, it seemed to him like this potion was a dud.*
{ @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya @sheep-of-horn-avenue }
"That's not potion's effect. It made me stiff once after one of the first prototypes. But I never vomited. And, judging from her colour, she got a perfect match.
But then, why did she just hurl then?"
[Tariel stands just as confused as the rest]
"You, on the other hand got a total opposition. The only worse outcome would be you turning green. But don't worry, once the numbness subsides you will regain your senses at about half the strength of that of the living."
{ @the-wayward-flock @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender }
*Zainab was admittedly only partially paying attention as she enjoyed her salad, joyous that her taste buds are back to normal.*
*You know what would be great right now? Mushroom and pepper skewers!*
*Zainab lightly sighed. Maybe she can ask Yorabba to make some when they get to the spot....*
Asriel: Mama are you okay?
Zainab: I'm fine honey. Got alittle sickness thats all...*she places the empty salad bowl down.*
(Yorabba) *Something was very familiar about Zainab's behavior and illness. He couldn't pinpoint what it could be, because the option that kept coming to mind was impossible.*
Honey.... perhaps we can stay another day in Woolhaven, you definitely sick with something and keeping you here is safer than leaving for now. What I want can wait a bit, I'm growing more worried about you....
( @sheep-of-horn-avenue )
*Malkuth watched Zainab as he poured himself some tea; as much as he wanted her to help Yorabba restore his faith, her health came first.*
"You can stay if you want, Zainab, but your wellbeing should be priority." *Malkuth suggested.* "It's not normal for ghosts to develop symptoms of illnesses beyond what may have caused the death of their mortal body. Even if Tariel says it's unrelated to his potion, we can't be sure until you're well again."
*Zainab let out a hum, resting a hand over her lap. Personally, Zainab sees no issues about staying another day - in fact she could argue that this is a good thing, even at the cost of her wellbeing.*
Zainab: I suppose you two are right.... Zainab, smiling gently: If we must stay another day we will!
*Zainab picked up her empty bowl, inching it towards Ariadna with a smile.*
Zainab: May I have seconds?
( @cold-mother-yngya , @spool-bearer )
(Yorabba) Wait, I can get it for you, love.
*Yorabba said as he takes her bowl, kissing her cheek before heading back over to the food to fill the bowl, adding extra mushrooms and peppers for her, before returning to her and handing her the bowl.*
Here you go...
*Zainab gave him a tender smile, resting the bowl in her arms as she used her free hand to pull him closer, giving him a kiss on the tip of his nose.*
Zainab: Thank you Abby~
*Eira stuck out her tongue as she playfully gagged, the grip on her sandwich tightening. Well, at least they get to stay another day, but at what cost? Her mother apparently being unwell*
*Asriel was, of course, oblivious as he carefully ate his sandwich, looking over at their parents with a quizzical look.*
Asriel: Whats going on?
Eira: We're staying in Woolhaven for another day!
Asriel: Why?
Eira: Because mama doesn't feel well
Asriel: Oh....*he murmurs with a sad look*
Eira: I-i think she'll be fine, Eira: (( then it'll mean we'll have to leave.... ))
(Yorabba) Your papa is looking out for her, she'll be fine soon enough.
*He reassured the kids, sticking close to Zainab*
*Malkuth took a sip of his tea, but shuddered as it tasted off in his mouth due to the potion not working well with him. To avoid being rude, he swallowed it down, shuddering in disgust.*
"well if your symptoms worsen while we're out here, Zainab..." *He shook his head, pushing his cup of tea to one side.* "Then get yourself home, for your sake." *He made sure his thread was put back on after taking it off for the potion*
Zainab: *gives him a soft smile.* I apperciate the worry Malkuth...
*Zainab practically glowed as she ate her second helping with gusto, greatful for her senses returning. She gingerly took a napkin, using it to wipe her chin as she settled the once again empty bowl down.*
Zainab: Phew... Zainab: Ariadna, I'm ready for that tea now... Zainab: *thinking* please be fruit flavored because now I'm craving fruit for some reason...
@spool-bearer
"Sure, which one do you want? We got herbal, berry and mint ones. I also can quickly make a different kind of you want something specific."
[The spider hides her notebook back into her pouch as she stands up to go over to the kettle with cups.]
Zainab: Oh! Berry please!
"Sure! Give me a few minutes to boil the water."
[Ariadna puts the kettle onto the fireplace that Tariel prepared beforehand and lit the fire. After the water started boiling she poured the water into a cup and put in a tiny packet with dried berries and herbs.]
"Do you want sugar with that?"
*Zainab nodded, holding up three fingers.*
Asriel: ...*whispering to Eira.* Maybe I can use my blessing to help mama feel better?
*Eira was finishing off her sandwich, chewing very carefully before she swallowed.*
Eira: *whispering back* I don't know...maybe.
[Ariadna adds three teaspoons of sugar and carries the cup over to Zainab]
"Here you go, be careful not to spill it, it's really hot. Once you feel better I want to know all the details about your sudden 'misfortunate illness'."
[The spider winks as she gives the healer her tea. Then pulls out the notebook again and leaves to tend to other ghosts and collect their feedback.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock }
*Zainab gives Ariadna a puzzled look for a moment before she shrugged it off. She gently blows on her tea before taking a small sip, letting out a soft moan as she took in the fruity flavors.*
*She let out a sigh, nestling the cup between her hands as she leaned against Yorabba's shoulders.*
Zainab: How are you doing? Zainab: Are you enjoying the picnic so far?
( @cold-mother-yngya )
"Well, the snowball fight was good fun;" *Malkuth chuckled, looking towards Eira.* "You did well out there, Eira. You probably would've made a great member of Woolhaven's guard, had fate dealt our kind a better hand."
{ @sheep-of-horn-avenue @spool-bearer @cold-mother-yngya }
*Eira was slowly reaching for another sandwich when Malkuth addressed her, hand hovering over the sandwiches plate before she grabbed one from the side.*
Eira: Thank you Mr. Malkuth. Eira: It was fun having a snowball fight *she says, giving him a meek smile before taking a bite.*
*Eira wasn't really keen on thinking what life would've been like had she was given a chance to live, because ultimately, it reminded her of the night where she witnessed her mother get brutilized by that man with a mace...how she couldn't do anything to stop it.*
*But, with her father attending to start training her soon, perhaps she'll feel better.*
Naomi (she got a 9): *looking over from eating her salad.* Are you ok, Eira?
Eira: ! Oh, I'm fine...*she says, flushing.* just thinking about stuff...
*Naomi smile peeks through her scarf.*
Naomi: You know...since you're leaving soon, Naomi: I wanted to make you a farewell gift..
Eira: *blushing* !? T-that's not necessary I-
*Naomi pulls out a rectangular packaged, wrapped and held together with a cyan ribbon.*
Naomi: You can open it right now if you'd like!
*Eira paused for a moment, her eyes darting towards the other picnic attenders with suspicion (mostly Yorabba and Temi) as she slowly unwrapping the present as she made sure the cost was clear;
it was a red scarf with flower patterns etched near the ends.*
Eira: ... Eira: T-thank you, Naomi, I apperciate it... *she mutters, her cheeks dark as she clenched the scarf close to her chest.* ( @cold-mother-yngya , @spool-bearer , @the-wayward-flock )
*Tiferet smiles as Naomi gives Eira her gift, enjoying their little bonding moment*
"Besides that, unfortunately I think that potion needs work." *Malkuth noted.* "It sent a nasty numbing sensation through my whole body, then after that nothing felt, smelled or tasted right."
{ @spool-bearer }
"Yeah, it seems like the recipe needs to be tailored for each individual to reach full results. Luckily for me, i got the whole range of possible effects already noted. Here, Let me try something for you, since it seems you got the absolute opposition."
[Ariadna flips her notebook a couple pages back, then rummages in her pouch and pulls out a yellow flower. She takes a cup and rips the flower into it, then adds some boiling water in it and fills the rest of the cup with the potion.
After she's done, she lifts the cup to Malkuth.]
"Here, try this now, might not be as perfect as Zainab got it but it should be better."
{ Winter jasmine adds a sweet aftertaste to the potion, roll a d10 and add a 10 to the result for new affects }
{ @the-wayward-flock }
*Malkuth ingests the revised potion and shudders as the tingly feeling goes through his body.* "Ooh, that actually feels much better." *He tells Ariadna.* "Hopefully now that off feeling will go away."
"Yeah, it shouldn't take long. While it's subsiding have some tea, the heat should help it go away faster. If you have any more question, feel free to ask Tariel, he knows about all of the effects firsthand. Meanwhile I will note how the other undead feel."
[Ariadna leaves to tend to other ghosts. She is very exited to collect the data she has at hand.]
{ @cold-mother-yngya @woolhaven-defender @the-wayward-flock}
The Holy Day Fireworks
Dusk started to settle on the horizon; marking Asher's cue to start his fireworks show from a secure but close enough distance away from Woolhaven. Ira and Hava were at the sides, watching Asher finished setting up for the firework show; he may have gone overboard a few times in the past before but it would appear he knows what he's doing this time.
Asher: Alright, all set! Asher exclaimed, dusting his hands.
*The performer gingerly reached into his pockets, pulling out some flint and steel, kneeling down as he started to smack the steel against the flint.*
Ira: Make sure your careful, Ira: I don't want to report any incidents and bring you to the infirmary
Asher, without looking away: Eye-eye you worry alot! Relax, I know what I'm doing!
*Ira briefly grimaced, placing a hand on her hip.*
Ira: I necessarly can't help it considering-
*The watcher paused, cheeks flushing as Hava leans against her, head on hers.*
Hava: Sssssssshhhh Hava: Worry about such things later my sweet, relax and watch the fireworks with me…
*Ira remained silent, before slowly nodding; just in time for Asher managing to spark the first set of fireworsk, floating back as the firework shot up in the sky one by one; bursting into a colorful array of patterns.*
(Woolhaven)
*Denizens eyes turned their attention to the sky, no matter where they were, children eyes sparkling and cheering as they watched the fireworks burst into colorful designs.*
*Reverie peaked out of the temple doors as ghosts phased through the , before deligently dragging Crocell out, pointing at the sky. The scientist eyes shined a bit, watching the colors burst.*
*Byleth was on his way back to the temple, his head whipping around to watch the fireworks shot up in the sky, before letting out a somber sigh.*
*Paimonia, too, stepped out of the temple to watch, before she felt the prescence of something...ancient watching her and the fireworks.*
(Picnic)
*People from the picnic were relaxing when the first firework burst, the attenders all staring up at the sky in amusement.*
(not related to the rp starter!!! I wanted to add more!!!)
(The forest)
*Hildingr watched the firecrackle as it boiled his dinner of fish and pepper soup, ears flickering as he heard the fireworks explode in the sky.*
Hildingr: Ah Hildingr: I see Woolhaven has gotten livier these few months...
*He paused, his head lowering in somberness and shame.*
Hildingr: O cold mother and the sheep of Woolhaven, may one day peace fully returns to you...and forgive the world for its sins....
(From a distance....)
*A masked being stared up at the sky, a axe quivering in her hand as her ears flickered at the sound of fireworks bursting.*
The Executioner: : S-so it's true...*she muttered, The Executioner: W-woolhaven still lives...
*She let out a gasp as she heard a small twig break, red eyes shrunk as she checked her surroundings.*
The Executioner: I-it's not safe here...! *she exclaims, running back into the safety of mt.ewefalls.*
(From the other distance...)
*Moria stared down at Woolhaven away from Yngya's prescence, ignoring the fireworks that shot off in the sky. A singer eye scanned each denizen, ghost and mortal, before she finally looked up at the sky.*
Moria: ....
( @lucid-hollow , @cold-mother-yngya , @the-wayward-flock , @spool-bearer )
[Ariadna got startled by the sudden loud noise, but once she identified the source of them she calmed down and resumed taking notes about each undead individual who drank her potion.
Tariel on the other hand was completely mesmerized by the vibrant colours of the fireworks. After holstering his axe, he sat down next to his wife and rested his head on her shoulder.]
"It's beautiful, isn't it?"
"Yeah"
[She finishes with the notes and looks up]
"I love you"
[She hides away her notebook and rests her head on her ram's horns, thankfully the potion still works]
"I love you more"
